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Guide to the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur Paris
You might think, when you visit Montmartre and gaze at the beautiful church of Sacré-Coeur, perched on a hill in the highest part of Paris, …
History of the French Flag
The French call their flag Le drapeau tricolore. English speakers know it as the French Tricolore. It’s one of the most iconic flags in European …
The Pyramid at the Louvre
When it comes to innovation in architecture, Paris has long been a leader and in the last 150 years, dozens of architectural gems have made …
Who was Jean Jaurès | History of France
Wherever you go in France you’re sure to come across a Place Jean Jaurès, a rue Jean Jaurès, Avenue Jean Jaurès, schools and even metro …
A Soap story from Marseille | Savon de Marseille
Genuine Marseille soap is made by artisans with the provenance, passion and long-standing tradition in their blood to lay claim to makers of genuine Marseilles …
A glimpse of the future at the Millau Viaduct Aveyron France
The river and gorges of the Tarn are well known and undoubtedly it’s worth losing yourself for a while here in what is the deepest …
Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris
Yves Saint Laurent was a genius – a visionary who became a legend at an early age. Today his name graces a variety of products …
Where to drink absinthe in France
My insomnia sparked the whole thing off. I listened to a radio programme in the wee small hours entitled ‘Absinthe Makes the Art Grow Fonder’. …
The history of absinthe, the once forbidden drink
Banned for almost 100 years, believed to induce madness in those who drank it, absinthe is making a come back. Invented by a French doctor, …
French berets from the world’s most specialised beret seller
The beret – there’s nothing quite like it to define French-ness. The beret is an icon, a fashion accessory and a statement – it’s instantly …