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Years Of history

About recapitulative

Welcome to Recapitulative – where you can enjoy French History and Art

French Heritage cares for over thousands historic individuals, monuments and sites – from famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker.

video : I speak clearly and slowly. Ideal for French learners.

audio : every article has an audio resumee.

articles : a new article each week.

quiz : test your understanding.

online course : If you need more, please join the online course.

Why choose us

Art and History : perfect for french learners

Heritage’s sites


Take a chronological journey through the key periods in France”s past.

Ordinary people

Learn how the daily lives of ordinary people have altered over the centuries. 

Art history

Explore thousands of years of history and discover how the changes that the country has seen can be traced through France Heritage’s art.