Why does a French liqueur cost more than Pappy Van Winkle? The answer lies in Chartreuse's extraordinary history and its ...

Metro Checks In to Hartwell House, a fascinating home with royal history. Aylesbury doesn’t immediately conjure up images of luxury, and I say that as someone who lives just up the road. Until ...

As four prime ministers have failed to steer France out of political crisis in more than a year, the self-styled Duke of Anjou, Prince Louis de Bourbon, has suggested that the French might be in need ...

A descendant of France's last king has said he is ready to serve his country, as President Emmanuel Macron's latest government faces mounting political pressure. Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou and ...

A descendant of France‘s last king has said he is ready to serve his country, as President Emmanuel Macron‘s latest government faces mounting political pressure. Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou and ...

Sophie Blanchard was the world’s first female aeronaut. She is not only remembered for her incredible achievements and bravery in early ballooning, but for her dramatic and tragic death. Sophie ...

The 51-year-old is seen by many in France as the rightful claimant to the throne which hasn't been used since the monarchy was abolished in 1792 A DESCENDANT of former French King Louis XVI has vowed ...

From the stability of the Fifth Republic’s institutions, France is regressing to the chronic instability of bygone republics. In eight years as president, Emmanuel Macron has expended eight prime ...

History has shown time and again that poor leadership can ignite the flames of revolution. When leaders fail to meet the needs of their people, discontent can quickly brew into a full-blown uprising.

You know the brands; now it’s time to learn about the people who founded them. We will get up close and personal with names you know so well without really knowing ...

St. Louis IX of France was the son of King Louis VIII and Blanche of Castile, born on April 25, 1215. When he was just 11 years old, he was made king. Louis had 11 children, and led an exemplary life ...