Interviews

Retired courtroom artist shares her many years of experience covering France’s most memorable and harrowing trials

From graphic designer to D-Day tour business - we speak to a Dutch woman who turned her passion for history into a new life

A controversial new film about the French Revolution shows the persistence of right-wing ideas in France, says historian

A behind the scenes look at the ups and downs of being an event volunteer in France

We talk to the head of Geipan, a tiny wing of France’s answer to Nasa that inspired a Canal + TV show

Sara Wevill explains how she finally found the confidence to make a living from ceramics

Based in south-west France and still using traditional methods, the company made headlines recently for its offbeat tribute to the British monarch

Zatanna tells of magical transition from sport to illusions and mentalism, and how her ‘very British’ show is shortlisted for ‘Oscars’ of the magic world

Gold medal-winning rower tells us that she is the product of two countries and how she coped growing up

UK-based Olivier Cadic says France’s system for support of its citizens abroad is best in world. Brexit caused issues but UK attitudes are much better again, he adds