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 […]
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The Alternative Paris Olympics
If the most athletic you like to get when in Paris is to stroll along the Seine (croissant, rather than weights, in hand), you might be finding it a stretch to work yourself up into an Olympic mood. In this case, The Alternative Paris Olympics are for you! These are the events that are in […]
Paris on Bastille Day: The Parisian Time Portals that Take You Back to 14 July 1789
If you’re in Paris for Bastille Day — referred to by locals as la fête nationale or le quatorze juillet — you might be inclined to do the usual pastimes that mark this day: watch the military parade, enjoy a picnic, admire the fireworks, go to a bal des pompiers … but there’s another way […]
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 … […]