Local mayors – and Paris law – destroying French historic villages

In France, they love their patrimoine, or cultural heritage — at least, that’s what they claim. Why, then, are developers being allowed to tear the heart out of historic villages. The following article by Edward Girardet – What’s French for Nimby? – was first published by the Sunday Times of London on May 15, 2016.  It has … Continue reading Local mayors – and Paris law – destroying French historic villages