May is a month of celebration in France. It begins with Labour Day and its lovely lily-of-the-valley traditions, moves on to Victory in Europe Day, and ends with Mother’s Day. And somewhere amid all this festivity is another reason to raise a glass: the city’s rooftop terrace bars reopen for the summer. Rooftop terraces make […]
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Poetic Paris: Where to Read the Most Beautiful Parisian Poems
Paris has long inspired artists — painters, writers and, above all, poets. Nobody who loves beauty as much as words can fail to wax lyrical about the City of Light. Read on for a poetic Parisian tour — and to find the ideal locations for swooning over your favourite poèmes. Charles Baudelaire & Île Saint-Louis […]
History’s Most Stylish Parisiennes (and Where they Left their Marks)
In commemoration of Women’s History Month, a look at some of history’s most alluring Parisiennes … and where they left their marks in Paris. Catherine de Medici The Florentine heiress — brought up in a world that worshipped beauty — moved to Paris to marry the future King Henri II in 1533. Disdained by her […]
Paris 2022 Events (or, Inspiration for your Next Parisian Holiday)
Sure, the twists and turns of living in pandemic times make planning a dream holiday an uncertain affair … But in the spirit of positive thinking, here are some 2022 events around which you might want to centre your next Parisian holiday. Bon voyage … and bonne chance! 28 March – 3 April: Journées des […]