To Mask or not to Mask that is the question
We used to wear masks over our eyes for theatre, play, to sleep or perfidity, now we’ve got them on our mouths and noses for… protection. Whether the throw-away kind…
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The Saints on the map of Paris
Whether you walk across Paris or look at the metro or street map, you often see places named after a Saint. Such familiar names as St Genevieve, St Denis, St…
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,…
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…