Jeanne de Clisson: The “Bloody Widow” Who Defied the King of France
The waves of the Atlantic relentlessly crashed against the cliffs of Brittany. The cold offshore wind carried with it promises …
Monarchy
Gibet de Montfaucon: The Forgotten Story of Paris’ Grim Monument
Stand for a moment on the pavement near Place du Colonel Fabien in northeastern Paris. The hum of city life …
The Strangest Royal Wedding in French History: Discover the Incredible Ceremony of 1572
Paris, August 18, 1572. The bells of Notre-Dame ring out for a royal wedding, but nothing goes as expected. On …