Read the Signs: Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris
The road to paradise, where dreams are lived
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields was a paradise reserved for the immortal souls of the heroic and virtuous. The name is given to one of the...
The Legend of the Beast of Gévaudan
Inside the legend of the murderous creature and the cross-dressing soldiers enlisted to defeat it
The year was 1764, and villagers across the land were hysterical with fear over the mysterious “Beast of Gévaudan” and...
A Taste of Freedom: On the Trail of Oscar Wilde in Paris
For persecuted playwright Oscar Wilde, Paris was the only place he could truly feel at home. Chloe Govan retraces the famous libertine’s footsteps in the city that embraced him
According to the British press, poet...
The Best Museums in Lorraine
Learn about the region’s history and heritage at these great institutions
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MÉMORIAL DE VERDUN
The Verdun Memorial commemorates the Battle of Verdun, where so many French and German soldiers died...
The Rooster that Woke the World: The Pathé Brothers in Close-up
From humble beginnings, four brothers created a world-famous film company that captured the excitement and flair of the new medium. Hazel Smith discovers the story of Pathé
Over a century ago, four brothers born to...
Dispatch from Normandy: Honouring D-Day Veterans on the 75th anniversary
“They died for us. We can’t forget them.”
The words of a young French girl who attended the 75th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, France on June 6th, 2019 express...
More than a Pit Stop: Le Mans and Europe’s Iconic Motor Race
Gillian Thornton zooms off to Le Mans to discover the legends behind Europe’s most iconic motor race and follow in the treadmarks of action hero Steve McQueen
Late afternoon and my husband and I have...
Out of the Shadows: Omaha Beach Revelations at Maisy Battery
As Europe marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, fascinating stories about the hostilities are still coming to light. Gillian Thornton hears Gary Sterne’s Omaha Beach revelations at Maisy Battery
The 75th anniversary of...
12 Iconic Renaissance Sites in the Loire Valley
As the cradle of the French Renaissance, the Val de Loire boasts a wealth of places to explore
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The Fire of Notre-Dame de Paris
Images of Notre-Dame de Paris engulfed in flames caused shock and dismay the world over. A month on, however, we now know that this beloved landmark will be fully restored to its former glory...
