Stretched at full length, on the great divan of a studio, cigar in mouth, two friendsa poet and a painterwere talking together one evening after dinner... what follows are a series of short stories which might make you think twice about marriage. My fav

Paris is full of celebrities but did you know that there are also celebri-trees? Fifteen trees of Paris have been awarded the special status of 'remarkable' you can find the full list here. If that does not seem much then don't worry the Mairie of Paris

Paris is the city of lights, though whether that moniker refers to the intellectuals that have studied here from mediaeval times, the Enlightened thinkers of the 18th century or simply the street lights there is some debate. But, as with most things in Pa

Upon his death at the age of 90 his children found his home completely empty, stripped of furniture and even lightbulb, all that was left were 6 monogrammed handkerchiefs and an old pair of slippers, Henri d'Orléans, the Count of Paris had made good on h

Today we are heading on a rather a rather morbid walking tour of Paris and to the some of the many places of execution where you could enjoy the spectacle of beheading, quartering, boiling or ears being cut off.... enjoy.Follow me on instagram o

Jeanne de Clisson, also known as Jeanne de Belleville, or by her nickname The Lioness of Brittany and was France's first and fiercest female pirate driven to war with the French king in order to avenge her husband's death. She became a pirate and i

In the 10th arrondissement of Paris at place Colonel Fabien, just up from the lovely canal St Martin and opposite the curious headquarters of the Communists building you will see a usual Paris scene of day to day life. but that would have been very differ

A story by Franois Coppe set on a cold, Christmas Eve night in Paris. First published in 1893.Sound design from the talented Christopher Ferreira, find more of his original work here.Follow me on instagram or go to my website f

Come with me to the smallest, most exclusive cemetery in Paris, only open twice a year! I managed to get in for a visit and learn about a particularly interesting Montmartre family who defended their iconic windmills and paid with their lives... Follow m

The 13th of October was really an unlucky day for the Capet Kings! In this episode find out how a humble pig changed the fortunes of France. Follow me on instagram or go to my website for sources and pictures.Support me on Patreon or