Small Is Good: Les Petits Plaisirs
by Harriet Welty Rochefort A minuscule espresso, a petit piece of chocolate, a morsel of sharp cheese, a half-filled glass of wine: the French prefer tasting and sipping to gorging…
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ExpoJean – The Jeans Exhibition at the Cité des Sciences or online!
Jeans are the most widely worn article of clothing on the planet. 73 pairs are sold every second!As legend would have it, jeans first appeared in California, worn by hawkers…
Books for the holidays
The holiday season is coming and you’re not really sure what to get for your family and friends? What could be more perfect this Christmas than curling up in a…
Paris Opera Quiz
Just for fun, test yourself on your knowledge of the Paris Opera Garnier… 1. The Paris Opera Garnier has 1900 seatsA. trueB. false 2. The crystal chandelier weighsA. 4 tonsB.…
French Like Moi: City of Light Bulbs
By Scott Dominic Carpenter author of French Like Moi Surprise is the highest form of pleasure, and it’s easier to find than people think. You don’t have to invest your…
Discover or Rediscover the secrets of Montmartre
By Patricia Killeen Discover or Rediscover the secrets of Montmartre on the tour even Paris Expatriate “Lifers” and real Parisians take! Eileen Grison has been living in Paris for two…