Alsace: an unmissable French region
Alsace is a ravishingly beautiful region, with secrets to uncover...
France
world war II
France
Paris dark days
The beast was impressed.‘It was the dream of my life to be permitted to see…
France
History rewritten: de Gaulle & French liberation – a victor’s perspective
Was the myth of French liberation glorified by de Gaulle? Is this an example of…
France
Exploring Provence : World War One – N'oubliez jamais
N'oubliez jamais – let us remember the bravery of soldiers who fought for freedom during…
Provence, France
Creative parallels: "...and he lives in the 13th” Paris story – Jane S. Gabin – a true story!
We reveal the real ending of Jane S. Gabin's true Paris story of the boy…
Paris, France
World War II: French doctors, English nurses and three grumpy old men
A very grumpy French leader & the historical victory of World War II: VE Day
Paris, France
France's (never ending) state of emergency: has it gone too far?
What started as a temporary shut down after the Paris attacks risks spiralling out of…
Paris, FranceInterview: Susie Morgenstern discusses her new book ‘Jacques a dit’
I was delighted to interview Susie Morgenstern about her book ‘Jacques a dit’, a memoir of her marriage France