Robert Gibson (1923–2026): One of the Last Men to Land at Utah Beach
Robert “Bob” Gibson died at 102, one of the last Americans who could say, without books or archives, I was…
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A Stolen Fragment of the Bayeux Tapestry Has Finally Been Returned to France
On January 14, 2026, France officially recovered several small fragments of the Bayeux Tapestry that had been missing since World…
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France Had More Deaths Than Births in 2025
France crossed a line in 2025 that hadn’t been crossed since World War II. More people died than were born….
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New 2026 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express From Paris to Amalfi Coast
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will launch a new route in May 2026, linking Paris directly to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The first…
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A Ski Resort Restaurant Fined €8,000 Over Tap Water
A restaurant in the French Alps has been fined €8,000 for refusing to serve free tap water with meals. The…
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Henri Mosson Died at 102: A French Resistance Fighter Who Survived Struthof
Henri Mosson died in Dijon on December 30, 2025. He was 101 (almost 102). He was the oldest known survivor…
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George Clooney and His Family Are Now French Citizens
On Saturday, a short entry in France’s Journal officiel confirmed something that had circulated quietly for months: George Clooney, his…
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Brigitte Bardot: The Most Glamorous Moments That Built the Myth
Brigitte Bardot became a global icon because she represented something new at exactly the right moment. She was not polished…
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Christmas Week Weather in France 2025
France enters a real winter spell for Christmas week. If you’re spending Christmas in France, expect a clear shift in…
