Corsica, Napoleon’s island
Corsica, île de beauté (beauty island*) which is located a hundred miles from the French coast, has a complicated and tumultuous history. Often invaded, its identity resisted external influences.… Read More
#2 Artist’s Houses in France: Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo is one of the most famous French authors who influenced a lot during his time, both on a cultural and social level. He was known as a man with a strong temperament and unwavering ideals.… Read More
D-Day and Double Agents
D-Day is one of most important events of World War II.
The Context
France and part of Europe are invaded. England still fights the Germans but the situation is complex. The decision is made to launch a great operation to end the war.… Read More
Sebastien Loeb, the Best rally driver of all time
Sebastien Loeb comes from a small town in the east of France, Haguenau.
Once known as a successful student, he starts slacking off after buying his first moped around the age of 16. Then, after obtaining his drivers license, he buys his first sports car, a Renault Super 5 GT Turbo.… Read More
#1 Artist’s Houses in France: Rosa Bonheur
The most famous French artists are known all over the world. But these big names of the Arts did not only leave their work behind. Sometimes, their houses became museums that let us dive further in to their lives and their worlds.… Read More
