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Fondant Potatoes
These potatoes are the secret chefs don't want you to know. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
Édith Piaf: The Voice of France
Discover Édith Piaf’s life, legacy, and timeless hit “La Vie en Rose,” famously revived by Lady Gaga for modern audiences.
Louise Marie Thérèse: The Black Nun of Moret
Discover the story behind Louise Marie Thérèse, the Black Nun of Moret—her royal mystery, convent life, and lasting historical debate.
Christina Aguilera – Dirrty, Genie in a Bottle, Lady Marmelade… Live Au Gala Des Pièces Jaunes
The Pièces Jaunes Gala returns for its 4th edition with an exceptional lineup and accompanied by the Lamoureux Orchestra, conducted by Adrien Perruchon.
Mozart's Requiem in the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
When a masterpiece of sacred music resonates within a spectacular architectural setting: the Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu deliver a magnificent performance of Mozart's "Requiem" within the walls of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia.
Louisiana Was Built By Prostitutes And Criminals
Marketed in Paris as a “New Eden,” French Louisiana was anything but paradise — swamps, disease, and a struggling settlement of only hundreds. John Law’s Mississippi stock bubble turned the colony into Europe’s hottest investment, leading France to forcib...
Christina Aguilera Stuns with “My Favorite Things” Live from the Eiffel Tower
Christina Aguilera delivers a soaring, cinematic take on “My Favorite Things” in a brand-new performance filmed atop the Eiffel Tower. Fans are raving over her powerhouse vocals, Parisian glamour, and holiday magic captured in this unforgettable release.
15 Iconic Flavor Bases from Around the World
From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.
French Château Hides an Underground City
Château de Brézé isn't just a castle – it's a medieval survival masterpiece hiding 3 kilometers of underground tunnels, rooms, and an entire troglodyte city carved into limestone.
A Pet For the Princess - The Tragic Story of Peter The Wild Boy
Peter the Wild Boy was a famous "feral child" found in Germany in 1725. He was discovered living alone in the woods near Hamelin, apparently surviving without normal human contact. Peter couldn’t speak and walked on all fours, which fascinated and puzzled...
Fighting for the return of Nazi-looted art
New guidelines agreed to last year by 21 nations (including the United States), and a recent law unanimously approved by the French Parliament, may make it easier for Jewish families to claim ownership of artworks that they believe were sold under duress...
Cream Clam Chowder
Creamy soup fans, this one’s for you! Clam chowder might seem intimidating, but it is so much easier to make than you might think. All you need is a couple cans of clams and some pantry staples for a luxurious, restaurant-quality soup that’s perfect for c...
Inside Valentino’s Haute Couture Atelier With Alessandro Michele
On a cold, cloudy day in Paris, in the shadow of the Colonne Vendôme, Valentino’s creative director Alessandro Michele prepares for his first haute couture show for the iconic Italian fashion house.
Nazi Plunder: French Museums To Return Looted Artwork to Jewish Heirs
Eighty years ago, on January 27th, 1945, the extermination and concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by the Soviets. Of the 69,000 Jews deported from France, only 3 percent survived. During World War II, the Nazis looted property belonging t...
History of New Orleans French Quarter (Almost Demolished)
By the 20th century, the French Quarter of New Orleans, the neighborhood built by the wealthy aristocrats of the 18th and 19th centuries, had become a slum for the working class.