March is the month of spring — or, in French, le printemps, a word derived from the Latin for ‘first time.’ Because, in France, it’s the time to put the past year behind you, to start afresh. And in Paris, it’s an especially poignant moment, as the first cherry blossoms burst from bare branches, a […]
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The Best Books of 2021 for Paris Lovers (Part Deux)
It has been a bumper year for books in the Paris genre (click here for first-half launches). Whether you’re looking for a few satisfying holiday reads, or some Christmas gift ideas for the other Francophiles in your life, the below list has you covered … Glossy Tomes Timeless Paris by Marin Montagut. The artist’s love […]
The Parisian History of Pink
In French, the word for pink is rose, a flower-inspired moniker that goes back to the Latin of Roman times (and those pleasure-loving Romans, with their decadent petal-laden parties). But, as a shade, pink wasn’t really a ‘thing’ in France until the 18th century. Before that, it was simply a lighter version of red — […]
Five of the Best Hot Chocolate Experiences in Paris
You can order delicious chocolats chauds all over Paris. Blends of steaming creamy milk whisked through with melted chocolate for a luscious effect. Often served with a side of Chantilly cream because, well, pourquoi pas? But you ideally want your ambience to be as sumptuous as the drink itself. Read on for five spots that […]