How romantic movie inspired successful brolly business Jane Hanks discovers the myriad possibilities presented by a quality, handmade parapluie from a man whose father was inspired to start making umbrellas by a well-known Sixties French musical
Chef who taught France to love cupcakes Celebrity pastry chef Chloé Saada did not set out to make her living in the culinary world, she tells Jane Hanks
I am an artist who creates books for children Jane Hanks discovers a few of the secrets of an award-winning author of children’s books
news I retired to go and work in war zones Dr Bernard Leménager recently returned from seven weeks in Yemen, where he worked – again – with Médecins Sans Frontières.
‘Each window is a creation’ Jane Hanks meets a window dresser whose job is to tempt you into shops this festive season
‘In the end, the power of love is all’ As one of France’s most admired environmentalists, Pierre Rabhi advocates a simplified existence in order to live a sustainable, happy life. Jane Hanks falls under the sage’s spell in an exclusive interview
What does it take to be a Routard guide researcher? The ‘traveller in chief’ at the respected French publisher reveals the truth about the daily life of a travel guide writer