Ernest Hemingway wrote in A Moveable Feast, “There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other. We always returned to it no matter who we were or how it was changed or with what difficulties, or ease, it could be...Read More

 This Friday, June 21st is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and that night the Fête de la Musique 2019 is celebrated all over the world. Since 1982, Jack Lang, the French Minister of Culture, started this musical holiday in France, now celebrated in 120 countries. The idea came from Maurice Fleuret,...Read More

I moved to Paris eight years ago and I can honestly say it took me three to four years to find my own pace living in Paris. By pace I mean the rhythm of the city and how you adapt to it, mostly, how you cope with navigating the bustling streets. At first, I felt...Read More

Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world, and the options for designer shopping are endless. Whether you’re hitting the high end haute-couture boutiques, department stores, or cool pop up shops – there is something to be found for everyone, including kids! Here is a curated selection of shops in Paris where you...Read More

In French, the verb chiner literally means to search for rare or old objects. Considering Flea Markets originated in 19th century Paris, it’s unsurprising that the French language has a term for them. Le Marché Aux Puces – the oldest and largest flea market in the world – located in St. Ouen, just north of...Read More

If you think of the Louvre, you’ll have no difficulties identifying its most well-known icon: that is, the Mona Lisa. The world’s biggest museum celebrates the female body through an endless array of poses and techniques, depicting it in painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts. The Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, Artemis with...Read More