Elsa, Drue, and Sylvia: The Sculptor, the Actor, and the Bookshop Owner go to War
Elsa Behr, Drue Leyton and Sylvia Beach - a wonderful story of these 3 women, the Resistance and WWII.
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09, 2023
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02, 2021
French Resistance: Nancy Wake & the O’Leary line
Who is Nancy Wake? What was the Pat O'Leary line? Discover heroism in the French Resistence.
4
10, 2020
Les îles du Frioul: beyond the beaches – discover the islands of Marseille
After spending 8 days on the islands, I’d like to offer you all some insight and tips into exploring and experiencing les îles du Frioul!
20
08, 2019
Collaboration versus resistance—alive, well and living in France
This week we celebrate the anniversary of the Liberation of Paris in August 1944. What have we learned in the 75 years since the Nazis were driven out of France?
9
01, 2019
Alsace: an unmissable French region
Alsace is a ravishingly beautiful region, with secrets to uncover...
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12, 2018
Five things you should know about Coco Chanel
Find out about the secret life behind Coco Chanel, who is considered as one of France's top icons.
11
09, 2018
Paris dark days
The beast was impressed.‘It was the dream of my life to be permitted to see Paris,’ he said, after a tour of the city’s highlights. But who was the beast?
9
11, 2017
André Guitat: Burgundy – good & bad years
Read of the courageous life of André Guitat during WW2. Prisoner, hero, saviour and survivor! Lest we forget.
21
08, 2017
Bouquinistes: discover the riverside booksellers of Paris
Bouquinistes: find out the stories behind the river Seine booksellers in Paris.
