Tag: regional identity
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The Acadians: Expelled from Nova Scotia, Forever French
The Acadians built a new France in Nova Scotia — only to be expelled. Discover their story, their roots in France, and how their identity survived.
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The Corner of France That Has Always Felt Closer to Barcelona Than to Paris
Roussillon, in the south of France, has always felt Catalan rather than French. Discover the villages, food, and remarkable identity of this extraordinary region.
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The Forgotten Language of Southern France That Refuses to Disappear
The language of the troubadours once united half of France. Suppressed for centuries, Occitan is quietly making its comeback across the south.
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The French Region That Has Never Quite Agreed to Being French
The French Basque Country has its own language, food, and identity — and it has spent centuries staying that way. Here’s what makes it unlike anywhere else in France.