Villepreux a microcosm of French history
During the confinement we had a lot of time to walk around our town, Villepreux, 11,000 people situated in the Yvelines department west of Paris. A usually quiet, non-descript town,…
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English Books Paris at Bill & Rosa’s Book Room
(We have some French books too!) The Book Room is Open!! Wednesday and Thursday 13-18h. Come visit us – it is a nice spot downstairs at FUSAC to Read, wRite…
14th of July in Paris: La Marseillaise and where to watch the fireworks
Did you know the French call their national holiday, the 14th of July, NOT Bastille Day? La Cérémonie The year’s ceremony that will take place at Concorde in lieu of…
Robert Leroy, Priest and cyclist
French Father Robert Leroy has an interesting way to relax and to connect with his parishioners. He’s a priest and cyclist, and has a lovely a sense of humor. He…
Le Théâtre des Champs-Elysées (History and Program)
Have you ever heard of The Théatre des Champs-Elysées ? Despite the name, it is not on Les Champs-Elysées but not far at all, Avenue Montaigne. I must say that I…
Le Musée de la Vie Romantique
Article by Iasmina Iordache who loves to discover the quiet contemplative spots of Paris. The Musée de la Vie Romantique in the 9th arrondissement of Paris is one of those…