Politics and Current Events

These posts explore French politics, news and current events.

Who are the eight most recent French presidents? Republics and monarchies have come and gone in France’s modern history. Since 1958 though, the Fifth Republic of France has endured. Here’s a look at the French presidents that have defined contemporary France.

What is the mascot of the 2024 Paris Olympics: The Phryges, styled on historic Phrygian hats. Anticipation is simmering in France ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Helping build the excitement are little red cartoon characters popping up in unlikely places to promote the event. The cute little creations are the official Paris Olympics mascots. …

Dan Forsythe

A politics and history graduate with a technical writing background and based in France, Dan writes amazing articles for all things French. An insatiable traveler, Dan has crisscrossed France, Europe, and beyond. When he’s not hiking or falling down historical rabbit holes, Dan sips tea and writes technical pieces or blog posts about travel, history, and life in his adopted home.

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List Of The 8 Most Recent French Presidents

Paris Olympics Mascot: What Is The Meaning Of The Phryge?

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