On December 7 and 8, Paris will celebrate the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, now restored to glory by a host of gifted artisans after the 2019 fire that nearly erased the iconic 800-year-old landmark. One revelation will be … Read More
’Tis very much the season for cinema awards, with the Golden Globes, BAFTAS and Oscars following close on each other’s heels. Squeezed into the mix this last Friday was the French equivalent, the Césars, and it was good to see … Read More
The excitement is palpable! Paris restaurants, which until now only had permission to serve customers on their terraces or sell takeout food, were finally able to fully reopen on Monday. That momentous event, along with the reopening this week of … Read More
“Members of the public should be aware there has been a recent spate of Banksy exhibitions none of which are consensual. They‘ve been organized entirely without the artist’s knowledge or involvement. Please treat them accordingly” (quote from Banksy’s website). You … Read More
Paris is on the move again. Yesterday, the terraces of restaurants and cafés reopened, to the collective joy of the Parisians. After all, what is Paris without café terraces, and what Parisian doesn’t rush to the first available table to … Read More
Paris is still transitioning between full lockdown and full freedom of movement. Parks, restaurants and cafés remain closed, but little by little, life is returning to near-normal – to the chagrin of those who were enjoying the new tranquility, clean … Read More
Paris is still in a strange in-between post-lockdown period. People are out on the streets en masse, distressing the health authorities and the police, who have temporarily banned the consumption of alcohol in certain areas swarming with fêtards (hearty partyers) … Read More
Here’s something we all need in these stressful times: poetic “therapy.” The Troupe de l’Imaginaire has been offering its “poetic consultations” for free by telephone during lockdown through the site of the Théâtre de la Ville. Anyone can sign up … Read More
If you feel like you’re missing out on the joys of springtime this year, you can pay a virtual visit to some of the most beautiful gardens in France. Here’s a walk through the garden of the Château de Chaumont, … Read More
Although they don’t get much credit for it, the French were pioneers in the literature of science fiction, and they are now excelling in the genre on cinema and television screens as well. In the past few years, several original … Read More
