Inspiring Your Dream Parisian Experience
The first half of this year saw the release of so many wonderful books set in or about Paris that it was hard to imagine that the second half would see a repeat performance. Happily, for francophiles and bibliophiles alike, the publishing trend is powering on, especially when it comes to historical fiction. Read on […]
Winter is a magical time of year in Paris. In December, the City of Light truly lives up to its name, as the glittering festive decorations and illuminations flicker into action, often lasting well into January. With such a sparkling backdrop, you can’t help but want to dress up to the opulence of it all. […]
The Marriage of Figaro, showing at the Palais Garnier from now until the end of the year, is one of those ballets and operas that are perfectly placed on the to-do-in-Paris list. That’s because it’s so quintessentially Parisian in soul as well as story. Sure, it does have a Spanish setting … But Mozart based […]
If you can’t get to Paris to do your Christmas shopping (le sigh …), some of the city’s most fabulous gift stores will come to you. Whether you’re after a present for your best friend or boyfriend, great-niece or great-uncle, read on for inspiration … Boutique des Musées Consider this website — which sells the […]