Letters from Paris

Delivering his final letter, Xander looks back on his time as a correspondent in Paris.

Who would be King of France today? Xander explores the status of French nobility, two hundred years after the Revolution.

An exploration of Paris's place as capital of world cuisine, from the Michelin Guide to the local lunch break.

France is a pillar of the European Union, but its entry has been shaky... and why isn't French the only language of communication?

A look at the morning of 31st August 1997, when Paris was the location of an event that stopped the world.

In his final episode before pre-recorded letters, Xander experiences Paris afresh and looks at the stories of the month.

After running across the Swiss border, Xander is back in Paris to discuss the Notre-Dame anniversary, internal flights and the shock new series of 'Call My Agent'.

The French reaction to the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Plus, the abolition of l'ÉNA and Brittany.

In a pre-recorded letter, Xander delves into French Easter traditions.

It's Palm Sunday so there's a donkey outside Xander's window. He looks back at the Franc-Euro apex and being stranded in Issoudun.