Sophie Gardner-Roberts

2 months ago | francetoday.com | Sophie Gardner-Roberts |Keith Van Sickle

In February 1429, the young Jehanne d’Arc left her home region of Lorraine to seek out Charles VII and save France from the English invasion. Joan of Arc was born in the village of Domrémy, in the Lorraine region of northeast France.

Jan 17, 2025 | francetoday.com | Sophie Gardner-Roberts

From running his popular vegan tours and events to creating a map of the must-visit hotspots, Franck Adandé is one of the leading authorities on the plant-based scene in Paris. With Veganuary this month, here he chats to us about how perceptions of veganism are changing in the French capital – and reveals a few of his favourite addresses Share to:  Facebook  Twitter   LinkedIn

Jan 15, 2025 | francetoday.com | Sophie Gardner-Roberts |Ruth Fuchs Hallett |Alexander Lobrano |Stephen Clarke

Visit the French Property Exhibition on January 25-26th in London, and make that dream of owning a house in France a possibility! As a Francophile who travels to France regularly, you’ve probably daydreamed of having the keys to your own little French farmhouse or hip city apartment from which you can explore la belle France at leisure. Indeed, having a ‘home away from home’ will always make your vacation in France feel all the more special.

Nov 10, 2024 | francetoday.com | Sophie Gardner-Roberts

A parallel, bilingual text to help you improve your French language skills. This time: Des Chiffres et des Lettres, the longest-standing televised game in France, has been axed after more than 50 years of entertaining audiences. Share to:  Facebook  Twitter   LinkedIn

Sep 27, 2024 | francetoday.com | Sophie Gardner-Roberts

France is celebrated for its cuisine, and the Vallée de la Gastronomie, following the Sâone and Rhône rivers, is the very cradle of good French food. Taste your way from Dijon to Lyon. It’s not every day you get a private cooking lesson with a top chef. Particularly one who has earned the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) title and was crowned world champion for the recipe he was now demonstrating in the dining room of his restaurant.