Profiles

Bernard Arnault frequently beats Elon Musk to ‘world’s richest man’ title, we look at his complex relationship with France and what he owns

The Anglo-Gascon artist’s work is known for its affectionate look at French life – and its ducks and berets

We reveal how this formidable woman used her political career to fight for the underdog

Marcel Pagnol told extraordinary stories about ordinary people against the backdrop of his beloved Provençal countryside

France is seen as the birthplace of conjuring thanks to a 19th century watchmaker from Blois

Margaret Kelly was a talented dancer who established one of the capital’s most glamorous dance troupes. Her dazzling life is filled with success and heartbreak

We reveal the highs and lows of Jean Mermoz, the charismatic pilot who lived his short life to the full

Anna Guérin, the Frenchwoman behind the Poppy Appeal, is largely unknown but a new book aims to redress that and show why the campaigner was such a trailblazer

In WW1, Louise de Bettignies worked undercover for the British secret service. We look at her heroic life