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On the trail of Joan of Arc in France

Joan of Arc was a simple, illiterate girl who lived in the depths of the French countryside during the medieval period. She was born apparently …

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Villa Cavrois – An Art Deco Jewel In France

Just outside Lille, the lovely capital city of northern France, lies Villa Cavrois, an extraordinary mansion that has been restored meticulously by the Centre des …

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The history of the Arc de Triomphe Paris

The history of the Arc de Triomphe Paris: The Arch of Triumph, it’s English translation, was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte. It is a symbol of …

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The very French baguette of France

  Ask most people what is the most French thing they can think of – some will say the Eiffel Tower, some will say a …

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Louis XIV The Sun King

Louis XIV was arguably one of the greatest Kings of France, certainly one of the most remembered; he was also a Machiavellian puppet master whose …

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Marianne of France, Symbol of the French Republic

You’ll find the image of Marianne on official seals and postage stamps; sculpted busts of her adorn city halls and public buildings throughout the country. …

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Ten Very French Food Items!

French food is legendary, in fact French cuisine even has UNESCO status for ” World Intangible Heritage”. We take a look at ten very French …

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The last beret maker France

The iconic beret of France was born from the land, not from industry. It is part of the heritage and local savoir-faire…. You will probably …

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Legends, Laws, and Lengthy Loaves, French Baguette History

The baguette is as French as France itself. There isn’t much that is more traditional than the long slender loaf of bread. See one and …

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Discovering Charles de Gaulle in France

On the Champagne trail in the glorious countryside of the Aube Department, Janine Marsh digs deep into the culture and history of France and visits …

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