Rachel Robertson is a French to English translator specialising in oenology, gastronomy, art, history and the social sciences. A former journalist and documentary producer (BBC World, BBC Radio 4, CNN, National Geographic), Rachel applies her linguistic talents to producing high quality English language translations.

SOME KEY PROJECTS TO DATE

• Website, booklet, leaflet, tasting notes, wine data sheets and restaurant menu for a prestigious Sancerre wine estate (2014 – 2015).
• Website and quarterly newsletter for a prominent winegrower in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy (2015).
• Presentation booklet for a cooperative winery in Alsace celebrating its 60th anniversary (2015).
• Three chapters of a personal development written by an American self-help ‘guru’. (2015).
• Literary and philosophical text by a renowned art critic from a reputed fine art school. The text accompanied a photography exhibition in Germany and the USA and was also published in the photography book that accompanied the exhibition (2015).
• International press kit for a fashion designer who won several French awards for her work (2014).
• Translation and interpretation project from an Australian sound artist during her 3-month residency at a reputed fine art school. (2014).
• Tourist information plaques, booklets, leaflets and video scripts for two tourist offices and several winegrowers in Alsace. In association with a communication agency in Alsace (2013 – 2015).
• Several websites, promotional booklets, wine data sheets, tasting notes and general terms and conditions of sale for winegrowers, ceramicists and artists in association with a communication agency in the Cher (2012 – 2014).
• Coffee table book about the terra sigillata ceramic technique (2012).

Rachel Robertson est traductrice en langue anglaise, spécialisée en œnologie, art, histoire, et sciences sociales. Diplômée en anthropologie sociale de l’université de Cambridge, elle s’est spécialisée depuis une vingtaine d’années dans la traduction culturelle.

D’abord journaliste et productrice de documentaires pour les chaînes de télévision et radio (BBC, CNN, National Géographique), Rachel s’est ensuite spécialisée dans la rédaction, la traduction et l’adaptation. Avec une écriture souple, fluide et élégante, les mots coulent de sa plume, créent des textes simples et raffinés.