Paul Éluard: the French freedom poet
Paul Éluard was a French poet, one of the founders of the surrealist movement...
France
Politics
France
World War I: remembering the fallen soldiers
Why was the death toll for French soldiers so much greater in WWI than WWII?
France
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
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
Inspiring women: Roselyne Bachelot – zest for life
Meet Roselyne Bachelot, inspiring woman and author of a new book that discusses how to…
France
Inspiring women: Lucille Desjonquères – corporate ‘skirt hunter’
Meet inspiring woman Lucille Desjonquères, fighting for equality in the boardroom.
France
Inspiring Women: Fatéma Hal – an exceptional passion for cuisine
Meet Fatéma Hal, a successful French-Moroccan chef who has an inspiring story of ambition &…
Paris, FranceEnglish language proficiency: why is France lagging behind?
Why does France rank so poorly for English language proficiency? Is linguistic inadequacy merely a cultural excuse? France