Yes, everyone in France has heard of Simone Veil (the politician and social activist) and probably a tiny fraction about Simone Weil. Simone Veil was one of, i

Yes, everyone in France has heard of Simone Veil (the politician and social activist) and probably a tiny fraction about Simone Weil. Simone Veil was one of, if not the, greatest statesman who fought for women's freedom of choice. Her life was recently shown in a biopic in cinemas (the movie is tough, though - as was her life). What a figure!