Royal history: ‘top’ five kings of France named Louis There were 17 King Louis of France (or thereabouts). Nick Inman lists his favourite five and why they are important
Passion and power at Versailles: how French King Louis XIV ruled The Sun King kept his throne for 72 years by controlling the French aristocracy, religion, taxes and the arts
Rare coins found at Breton manor exceed auction hopes and sell for €1m The money for the 235 gold coins will be shared between the property owner and the artisans who found the coins during renovation work, with a special souvenir for each to keep
magazine State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite The Connexion recounts the astonishing story of privateer Jean Bart, a hero in his hometown of Dunkirk, and a commoner who rose through the ranks of French nobility thanks to an impressive seafaring ability
Sorceress, midwife, poisoner: meet ‘La Voisin’ Catherine Monvoisin fell into fortune-telling as a means to feed her family – but her career quickly took a dark turn. The Connexion examines her life and reveals how close she came to changing French history
