Père Noël: what sets the French Santa Claus apart from the rest?
Santa but not as you know him: introducing ‘Père Noël’ the French Santa Claus.
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French History
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French Graphic Poetry: painting with words
Apollinaire (1880 –1918) was a well-known French poet, writer and art critic. He was one…
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Occupied territory: France under the jackboot
We take a moment to remember the dark years endured by the country despite the…
France
Lyon off the beaten track: exploring Croix-Rousse
What are your favourite French hideaways? Ronnie shows us hers, in Lyon.
Lyon, France
Pocket-sized Guide to French Romantic Composers: How much do you know?
Do you know your Bizet from your Berlioz? Or your Satie from Saint-Saëns? Find out…
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French Resistance: Nancy Wake & the O'Leary line
Who is Nancy Wake? What was the Pat O'Leary line? Discover heroism in the French…
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Paul Éluard: the French freedom poet
Paul Éluard was a French poet, one of the founders of the surrealist movement...
FranceRivalry in Provence: is it a love-hate thing?
We pit Marseille and Aix-en-Provence against each other. It may surprise you that this rivalry in Provence goes way back.