French history Archives — My French Roots

If your ancestors lived in France 150 years ago, their lives have inevitably been impacted by the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. It was a short

The Thirty years’ war in north-eastern France

The Thirty years’ war lasted from 1618 to 1648 and played an important part in the history of north-eastern France. It is considered to be

Here are 5 important dates in the history of French civil registration that will help you understand what records you will find for each period.