La Fête Nationale celebrating the 1789 French Revolution is one of the biggest holidays in France, celebrated since 1880 with a popular military parade and flyover on the Champs-Elysées and an evening of fireworks and music at the Eiffel Tower. There are many...
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This month's update includes some tips on dealing with a heatwave in Paris, the latest Bastille Day changes, my visit to the Maison and Musée Guimet, the opening of Paris Plage, renting bikes, articles about two of the 2027 French Presidential elections, and...
Inside this Issue: * Everything You Need to Know About Paris Plages * What To See & Do in Paris on Bastille Day * A Literary Fourth of July Celebration in Paris * Escaping the Heat in Paris’ Independent Cinemas * Where I Work When I Can’t Work from Home *...
The latest events, festivals, and expositions in Paris this July and beyond.
This month’s update is filled with museum visits, from Freemasons and medical history to Madame de Sévigné, Lafayette, and Hilma af Klint, along with a few new discoveries around Paris. I’ve also included an important reminder on Navigo passes at the airport...
The vegan options in Paris have exploded in the past five years, and continue to grow every day. This is a listing of the best places to find reliable information about vegan restaurants, food shops and events in Paris, completely updated for 2023.
The Ennery Museum is a unique collection of Japanese and Chinese artworks that belonged to the late 19th-century collector Clémence d’Ennery. In this Article: Who was Clémence d’Ennery? Clémence’s Unique Collection The Museum’s Complicated History How to...
Inside this Issue: * Mail Service Between France and the US Reopens * Parisian Parks Open Late this Summer * Specialty Film Development & Japanese Art Books * The Maison Guimet Reopened – Reserve Now for July * Recommended Reading: "The Smallest Restaurant in...
Forget about driving, Paris has one of the best public transportation networks in the world! Generally considered safe, clean, affordable and widespread throughout the city and its suburbs, make like a local and get to know the city's bus, metro, tram and...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this June.
A list of the parks, gardens, squares and other green spaces open at night in Paris.
This month’s update includes two excellent museum expositions — one on American war photographer Lee Miller and another on books, propaganda, and violence at the Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal — along with new additions to the Paris flea market and Faubourg Saint...
There are two major international airports in the Paris suburbs: Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly. They are jointly known as the Aéroports de Paris and share a bi-lingual website.
Inside this Issue: * Planning Ahead for This Month’s Museum Night * Commentary: Is Atelier des Lumières Worth It? * Re-Visiting the “Third Spaces” of Paris * Where to Find Open-Air Dancing in Paris * Exclusive for Members: Visiting the Artist Ateliers of...
The 22nd annual Nuit Européenne des Musées is set to take place on Saturday, May 23rd, offering free access to museums across Paris and Europe. The event includes special activities, concerts, and themed tours while aiming to make museums more accessible...
