These five evocative addresses provide much more than a lesson in art. By taking you into one-time private worlds, they reveal much about the inner life of some of Paris’s most celebrated artists. And they might even give you some architectural and gardening inspiration, too! Musée Bourdelle In the shadow of Tour Montparnasse, this remarkable […]
Jardin du Luxembourg
Paris for Thinkers: The City’s Most Thought-Inspiring Places
Sometimes we holiday in Paris with friends, for fun and the fashion — or with family, to tick off the bucket-list items, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower. At other times, Paris is the City of Love, the perfect place for celebrating a romance. But Paris is equally the ideal city in which to […]
Ten Cosy Winter-Perfect Paris Restaurants
There are atmospheric eateries all over Paris, serving up hearty, feel-good fare that warms your soul as much as your stomach. Here are just some to add to your Paris in Winter itinerary … Au Petit Suisse This ultra-charming restaurant, dating back to 1791, is an absolute treasure. There’s a lovely terrace on which to […]
Vive la Liberté! Where to See the Statue of Liberty in Paris
For an icon that is so quintessentially American in spirit, the Statue of Liberty is also so very French at heart. A little history to explain … In 1871, the French republican politician Edouard de Laboulaye approached sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who had an interest in colossal statuary, with a big idea. The Americanophile envisioned […]