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Simone Veil: a force for good, for women, for France, for all

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

Published: 6 February 2023

Author: Samantha David

Jane Birkin’s brother publishes family album of France’s iconic couple

Andrew Birkin tells us about choosing to stay in the shadow of his sister, and his new book of behind-the-scenes photographs

Published: 28 November 2022

Author: Théophile Larcher

Meet the Englishman whose litter selfie kick-started a new career

Eddie Platt, who has become known as L’Escargot Anglais, has made a name for himself as The Englishman Who Wanted To Clean France

Published: 6 April 2021

Author: Jane Hanks

Pasteur, France’s first media scientist

Louis Pasteur worked hard to secure his legacy, while saving millions, writes Samantha David 

Published: 21 December 2018

Author: Samantha David

Simenon, father of gritty novels

Read all about Georges Simenon, long considered as the father of gritty crime novels

Published: 3 February 2015