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SEE: Astonishingly accurate 12th century map of Normandy

The Arabic map appears upside down to us but shows the Channel and Mont-Saint-Michel in roughly the right place

‘France is no left-wing country - it is time to let go of that myth’

A controversial new film about the French Revolution shows the persistence of right-wing ideas in France, says historian

French heritage: long hunt for lost cloisters leads to the US

Nick Inman joins in historical detective work of tracking down missing cloisters from his village church

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Burial location of French WW1 soldier may end army tradition

The only soldier identified among 14 World War One ‘poilus’ uncovered in the Ardennes might break longstanding tradition of being reburied in the national military cemetery

Why Lebanon and France are inextricably linked

‘Unfailingly tied’: the story of why Lebanon and France both need each other.

French veterans against ‘immersive’ D-Day tourism project

French veterans have come out against a planned project to launch an “immersive” tourist experience in France, that would recreate the 1944 Normandy embarkment and battle.

How to live in the modern world? Look to the 1570s

This book from the 1570s explains how to live and is just as apt today...

Haut-Rhin: the village that burnt 60 witches at the stake

We recount the dark history of the Haut-Rhin village which burnt 60 people at the stake for practising witchcraft.

Architecture in France: the churches of the north east

Explore the fortified churches of La Thiérache.

Simon Heffer: Macron reignites ‘esprit de resistance’

Renowned political commentator, historian and Connexion columnist Simon Heffer comments on how Macron has invoked the greatness of de Gaulle to reinvent ‘esprit de resistance’.

Secret history of France: Auch

Treasure and tragedy in Gascony’s historic capital: In her series revealing the history of France’s cities, art historian Julia Faiers reveals the cultural treasures tucked away in Gers capital, Auch

French manoir restoration could win ‘historic’ status

A single-handed restoration of a 14th-century manoir has been done to such a standard that the building and the complex around it are heading for monument historique status.

Fire and murderous fury in medieval French city Laon

In a series revealing the history of France’s cities, medievalist Julia Faiers uncovers the gruesome past of Laon, in Aisne

Gers historian could make crowd-funding history

A passion for art history is helping Gers woman Julia Faiers create history herself as she bids to become the first St Andrews University postgraduate student to crowd-fund an art history PhD.

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SEE: Astonishingly accurate 12th century map of Normandy

‘France is no left-wing country - it is time to let go of that myth’

French heritage: long hunt for lost cloisters leads to the US

Burial location of French WW1 soldier may end army tradition

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French officials consider ideas to help second-home owners

Award-winning French medieval village is home to a famous son

French visas, EU citizenship case, pension contacts: Updates in brief

Films and series to watch to improve your French in the New Year

Healthcare: What's new in France in 2025

Man shot dead by fellow hunter in southern France

Money, inheritance, tax, pensions: What's new in France in 2025

Why Lebanon and France are inextricably linked

French veterans against ‘immersive’ D-Day tourism project

How to live in the modern world? Look to the 1570s

Haut-Rhin: the village that burnt 60 witches at the stake

Architecture in France: the churches of the north east

Simon Heffer: Macron reignites ‘esprit de resistance’

Secret history of France: Auch

French manoir restoration could win ‘historic’ status

Fire and murderous fury in medieval French city Laon

Gers historian could make crowd-funding history

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