Off (and above) the beaten path, the scenic Promenade Plantée is the perfect place to enjoy fresh air and greenery in the heart of the city...
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Sure, there are plenty of classical and jazz festivals in France. But for those of us who like our music loud, here are some noteworthy outdoor festivals featuring a mix of international headliners and local talent...
Grab your sketchbook and pencils...the next drawing marathon 14 days away!
Will the "open bar" ban destroy Parisian nightlife?
Paris has been buzzing with the results of two major Yves Saint Laurent auctions that were held last week. Sadly I admit that I couldn't even get close to the preview, there was a two hour wait to even get a peek at the fabulous collection. I had better luck...
One of many protest gatherings at the Place d’Italie last year Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go…except on Thursday. In fact, I won’t be going anywhere at all. Not when there’s a huge strike announced for the day. Sure, there...
This New Yorker cartoon (from September ’08) makes me wonder, were American tourists really arrogant before? Isn’t that what we always said about the Parisians? In my own experience, I’d say 90% of Americans visiting France are not arrogant...
Paris-based artist from Little Rock, Marcus McAllister, is back from his holiday travels and once again hosting his Sunday Tea Salon from 2-6pm. It’s a great way to see his latest paintings and journal sketches in a laid-back, friendly, international...
The twice-annual sales throughout France, known as les soldes, begin Wednesday January 7 and last through February 10. Despite the many faux sales disguised as “promotions” in the past few months, nothing matches the frenzy that the soldes produce...
Paris usually gets a few flurries, but I haven’t seen snow like this since 1995 (which coincided, unfortunately, with the longest transport strike in 30 years). It snowed on the 2nd of January during the night, and then again on the 5th from early...
I like some of Britney Spears‘ music, but I don’t follow her career too closely. So I was probably the last person to know she was making a come-back. But yesterday her face was everywhere in Parisian news since her new album, Circus, launched in...
Le Figaro recently rated the top baguettes in Paris. And not the “traditional” that has become trendy or any other exotic “flûte” or “craquant” but the humble baguette ordinaire. A plain white bread baquette...
