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Corsica: Understanding France's complex relationship with its 'island of beauty'
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Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica is known as the "island of beauty". It's had a tumultuous relationship with the mainland since it became French in the 18th century and separatist sentiment still runs deep. In recent years, there has been growing momentum towards more autonomy for the island, but what would that mean for Corsicans? We take a closer look in this edition of French Connections.
30 episoder
Manage episode 460246999 series 2652224
Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica is known as the "island of beauty". It's had a tumultuous relationship with the mainland since it became French in the 18th century and separatist sentiment still runs deep. In recent years, there has been growing momentum towards more autonomy for the island, but what would that mean for Corsicans? We take a closer look in this edition of French Connections.
30 episoder
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1 Corsica: Understanding France's complex relationship with its 'island of beauty' 7:21
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1 Hunting: France's divisive, third-favourite pastime 6:36
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1 Paris neighbourhoods: Discovering marvelous Montmartre 15:29
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1 From croissants to macarons: France, a pastry lover's paradise 12:28
1 Life’s a beach: Exploring France's coastline culture 7:19
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