The biggest decision about the look of The Missing was always going to be what town we chose to be Chalons du Bois. Along with Willow Grylls, the fantastic executive producer who developed the project with Jack and Harry Williams, I made a trip to Belgium in summer 2013 toRead More →
Overall Safety Reims is generally safe, like many parts of France, so you should not worry too much about staying safe when you visit. That is not to say to disregard your guts, in fact, you should be more alert in places that are seemingly very safe. Can you drinkRead More →
British rider Mark Cavendish has won the green jersey for best sprinter at the Tour de France. It is the second time in his career that he has triumphed in the points classification battle. … Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claimed the yellow jersey with his second successive Tour title after Sunday’sRead More →
You do not need to apply for a work permit. If you are employed in France for more than three months, you must submit an employment contract along with your application, and your employer must apply for a work permit. What is the difference between a titre de Sejour andRead More →
The Tour de France will begin in Brest on June 26 and will consist of 21 total days of biking with two rest days mixed in. The entire event will be carried on NBCSN, except for Stage 14, which will be on NBC. 197.8 km (122.9 mi.) Where does theRead More →
Germany today borders more countries than any other state in Europe, coming in contact with Denmark to the north, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, and France to the west, Switzerland and Austria to the south, and the Czech Republic and Poland to the east. What French town borders Germany? STRASBOURG, FranceRead More →
In 1150, Rouen received its founding charter, which permitted self-government. During the 12th century, Rouen was probably the site of a Jewish yeshiva. At that time, about 6,000 Jews lived in the town, comprising about 20% of the total population. Who built Rouen Cathedral? With its 144 m long, andRead More →
It’s local custom and not rude at all. This cultural divide often adds to the misconception about English being rude. It’s not so much the language, but the difference in cultural expectations that causes friction. Do a lot of French speak English? Do French people speak English? A lot ofRead More →
Peter Sagan dropped out of the 2021 Tour de France after suffering knee pain from bursitis. The Bora-Hansgrohe star has remained almost anonymous during this year’s race since his heavy crash with Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) on the third leg of the race where he was injured. Who has abandoned theRead More →
The Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453) was a series of conflicts fought between England and France over succession to the French throne. It lasted 116 years and saw many major battles – from the battle of Crécy in 1346 to the battle of Agincourt in 1415, which was a major EnglishRead More →