French history
French history is often fascinating. Discover here some of the events that have left their mark on French history, and some of the personalities, famous and otherwise, who deserve to be introduced.
From the first female executioner to the Chevalier de la Barre, from Clémenceau to the Baroness de Roche, history's first female aviator, discover the destinies that have marked French history, each in their own way.
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French history
Brittany
History's first female pirate was French
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- Friday, December 13, 2024
French history
Haute-Normandie / Normandy
Who was Rollon, the first Duke of Normandy?
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- Tuesday, November 19, 2024
French history
Basse Normandie / Normandy
Who invented the motorcycle?
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- Wednesday, November 13, 2024
French history
France Overseas
The world's biggest pirate treasure remains to be discovered
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- Saturday, June 22, 2024
French history
Lorraine / Grand Est region
Who was the bearded lady?
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- Tuesday, April 16, 2024
French history
Paris and Ile de France
Executioners from father to son: the Sansons family
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- Tuesday, August 29, 2023
French history
France
The privateers: forward for the king! ... And the gold.
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- Saturday, February 18, 2023
French history
France
French fries, mashed potatoes... Thank you Mister Parmentier
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- Saturday, January 28, 2023
French history
North Pas-de-Calais / Hauts de France
Baroness Deroche: the first female aviator in history
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- Monday, November 28, 2022