The beautiful Musée Jacquemart-André has reopened after a year of renovations, and there’s something here (quite a lot, actually) for every lover of art, architecture, history, food, and beauty … The Story of the Building and its Owners The Musée Jacquemart-André is one of those Parisian museums where the casing is as gorgeous as the […]
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Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris
Walking the streets of Paris is a pleasure, but it’s also a privilege. History shows us how lucky we are to be able to experience this beautiful city in this peaceful moment in time. Stop, for instance, by one of the many ‘Ici est tombé’ plaques affixed to the city’s walls. These tablets commemorate the […]
The Best Paris Books of 2024 (So Far)
‘Paris’ could be its own literary category, given the continual stream of new books inspired by the City of Light. And this year, Paris books are particularly plentiful. No matter your preferred genre, there’s something for every lover of Paris and literature alike. Read on … If mysteries and thrillers are your literary thing … […]
Paris Playlist: The Loveliest Songs About the City of Light
There’s an enhanced sense of celebration to the summer solstice in Paris, because the longest day of the year coincides with Fête de la Musique, the music festival that sees singers and bands of all genres setting up on street corners, in parks and bars, and even at some of the city’s museums and monuments. […]