Profiles

This year marks 200 years since Napoleon Bonaparte’s death in 1821 and commemorations are dividing France 

The life of Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois (1875-1956) was truly larger-than life: A performer whose name became a watchword in France

Graphic artist Sylvain Trabut's tiny creations take up to several days to make and some are as small as a one centime coin 

In her series on the cultural histories of France, historian Julia Faiers shows how Belle Epoque actress Marguerite Durand took on the French press

Connexion's Samantha David tells the trans-Atlantic story of industrial design pioneer Raymond Loewy

Extreme canoeist Nouria Newman is in search of new adventures after managing to be recognised as a sports professional and getting a visa for the US, The Connexion discovers

‘I have a little idea...’ said Coluche in 1985. The much-loved comedian struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, won a César for his role in gritty drama Tchao Pantin, ran for President, founded Restos du Coeur, and soon after died in a motorbike crash

Inspiration for the emblematic poppy came from the war poem In Flanders Fields

Past, present and future in costumes - Being a costumier is a demanding job, requiring sewing skills, creativity and interest in research