“I liked murderers. I thought them interesting. Had not my grandfather been one when he killed the journalist? And my... more

What if it succeeds? Aloha from Hawaii! Your host is celebrating a lot of things right now: Bastille Day, the ability... more

“Here Albius fertilized vanilla.” – Tribute to Edmond Albius, Saint Suzanne, Réunion. We’re back! After a big move, which required the... more

“The vegetable of the shack and the château.” – Le marquis de Cussy April showers bring May flowers – unless they... more

“Proust n’a aime que deux personnes, sa mere et Celeste.” – Prince Antoine Bibesco What better way to “celebrate” a year of sheltering in place... more

“Proust n’a aime que deux personnes, sa mere et Celeste.” – Prince Antoine Bibesco What better way to “celebrate” a year of sheltering in place... more

“The waters of Vichy…gave me back my strength.” – Madame de Sévigné The darkest days of winter are here, and I... more

“I think my hand will tremble,“ – Louis Pasteur Happy New Year! The Land of Desire is BACK with an exciting... more

Just in time for spooky season - ooh, lady pirates. Learn the tale of Jeanne de Clisson and the Black... more

The story of Surya Bonaly, France's innovative, infamous anti-ice princess. Was she a victim of racism, a squandered talent, or... more