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Notre-Dame de Paris reborn: The great gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame with its famous gargoyles and incredible stained glass rose windows, towers and delicate spire is a symbol of Paris’s enduring identity – it’s also a cultural monument that’s treasured globally. The world watched in awe as the great Gothic Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris
Bonjour and bienvenue to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Magazine Summer 2025 issue. The sun is shining, the lavender is blooming, and our Summer 2025 issue is ready to whisk you away on a journey to the heart of France – sun-kissed, pickled-in-the-past villages and dazzling historic cities, and through French history, heritage and culture, from
Discover the Arts of France. And I don’t just mean paintings and sculptures – I mean the official classified arts of France. One of the things that I love most about living in France is how the arts and culture are honoured, traditions and history revered. But what I didn’t know before I lived here
The life and times of Josephine Bonaparte – a woman who helped to shape the history of France. She is remembered for her personal style and influence. She was an icon of fashion, made handbags popular, was a patron of the arts, and the first Empress of France. She was married to one of the
I’ve travelled to every region of France and learned that there are a few things that many visitors miss out on that really make your holiday special and add an authentic element to your discoveries. These are recommendations that you won’t find in guide books (at least not yet, I have a cunning plan!), though
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