Reportage + Société Defending Paris: bad jokes and history myths Discover the revisionist history of French's failed attempt at defending Paris during World War II. Paris, France
Vie Française Charles de Gaulle: Part 3 - le Chant du Cygne Paris in May 1968 exploded! Then, almost a revolution/ civil war... 11 million French workers…
Vie Française Charles de Gaulle: Part 2 - The Post War Maze Restoring France to what he saw as its former glory became an obsession.
Vie Française Charles de Gaulle: Part 1 - Fractious allies When Churchill and de Gaulle agreed they were like starry-eyed lovers. When they were not,…
Escapades Les Crottes, Gorges de l’Ardèche: sublime scenery – horrifying history A visit to Les Crottes prompts thought on the nature of reconciliation after the horrors… France
Reportage + Société Collaboration versus resistance—alive, well and living in France This week we celebrate the anniversary of the Liberation of Paris in August 1944. What…
Reportage + Société D-Day: Tiger to Trump The 75th anniversary of D-Day: The beautiful coastline of Devon is packed with tourists every…
Reportage + Société The Resistance: Maryse and Monette - agents and life-savers Guest Post: The French resistance comprised ordinary people doing extraordinary things, including two courageous young women, Maryse and Monette.