France

On 28 January 1393 a party at the French royal residence ended in tragedy.

The story of the ‘mythical centre’ of French cuisine reflects the triumphs and tribulations of its people. 

From de Gaulle’s call to arms against Vichy France to Liberation four years later, we review The French Resistance by Olivier Wieviorka.

The chef and restaurateur died on 12 February 1935.

Lucie Delarue-Mardrus was at the heart of daring interwar Paris, where she used her influence to defend those left behind by ‘progress’.

Henri of Navarre is one of the most complex and fascinating personalities among the ruler of France.

A little-known encounter between the English and French navies should rank alongside Trafalgar and the defeat of the Armada.

In the interwar period, France and Germany worked towards an integrated Europe.  

Since the revolution, French history has been marked by moments that promise progress but end in bitter failure. The election of the Popular Front in 1936 was one such example, says Jonathan Fenby.