The Belle Epoque in France is that period from the late 19th century to World War I, which yielded innovation, and of some of the greatest artists of our time.| www.offbeatfrance.com
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A grand tour of the Memorial Charles de Gaulle and La Boisserie in Colombey les Deux Eglises, home of France's great 20th-century leader.| www.offbeatfrance.com
Napoleon Bonaparte: two centuries after his death, the man remains controversial in France. Here's why.| www.offbeatfrance.com
Here's what a day in the life of Louis XIV at Versailles was like (he couldn't even go to the bathroom alone).| www.offbeatfrance.com
These 12 things to do in Rouen are high in culture, from art and architecture to history and gastronomy.| www.offbeatfrance.com
Rouen Cathedral is so rich in history and art that you'll be hard-pressed to leave, even if you're not a fan of religious architecture.| www.offbeatfrance.com
Rouen, capital of Impressionism, has been a magnet for artists since the 19th century. Find out why.| www.offbeatfrance.com
The story of Joan of Arc in Rouen is her last one: this is where she was burned at the stake, and the city hasn't forgotten.| www.offbeatfrance.com