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Le Petit Prince is a novella written and illustrated by Lyon-born Antoine de Saint- Exupéry, first published in the US in 1943. The story follows a young prince, and it addresses serious themes of loneliness, friendship, love and loss despite its style and genre as an illustrated children's book.
We delve into why the Roland Garros French Open is an iconic event, highlighting its historical significance, captivating atmosphere, and the stars that have graced its clay courts...
Born in Aix-en-Provence in 1839, famed artist Cézanne was close friends with Émile Zola and he spent much of his time divided between Paris and Provence
From the little black dress and Chanel suit to the quilted purse and No.5 perfume, the weight of her influence on the industry is immense
With an iconic company mascot and emblem that was named the 20th century’s Logo of the Century, Michelin is a well-recognised French brand
Legend has it that Édith Piaf was born on the pavement of Rue de Belleville in December 1915, and little is known about her upbringing.
More than a shopping centre, this luxurious department store comes into its own in the season of sparkle,
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile stands proudly at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle on the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It is one of Paris’ most famous monuments and it honours all those who fought for France.
Here are some of France's most iconic drinks, from Absinthe to Chartreuse these wines and spirits are well-known worldwide.
Born in 1908 into a bourgeois Parisian family, Simone de Beauvoir was a writer, intellectual, existentialist philosopher, political activist, feminist...