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This Week's Good Reads about Paris and France

October 27, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Biker city Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is going all out to transform Paris into a bicycle-friendly city, building on efforts begun during the pandemic. (Euronews) Future president? The chances of Hidaldo and her fellow left-wing candidates are not looking good … Read More

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October 20, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Body politic French artist Lili Reynaud-Dewar, whose accomplishments include writing, dance, film, performance and a wide variety of artistic productions, has won the €35,000 Marcel Duchamp Prize for contemporary art for her politically aware work. (Artnews) FIAC Art fairs are … Read More

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This Week's Good Reads about Paris and France

October 13, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Art from north to south For all art lovers raring to return to France, here’s a guide to art events ranging from FIAC (Paris’s major contemporary art fair) to the Luma Arles art complex, where Frank Gehry’s golden tower looms … Read More

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October 6, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Arc de Triomphe sheds its wrapping Sunday, October 3, was the last day of the art installation “Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,” created by the late Christo and Jeanne-Claude, which delighted more than 800,000 visitors over a period of three weeks. … Read More

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July 28, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

French vegetarians? Multistarred chef Alain Ducasse predicts a gradual shift in French eating habits toward a plant-based diet. (BBC) Ethical foie gras Lab-grown foie gras comes without the ethical concerns of the real thing, but now a French association says … Read More

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July 21, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Eiffel Tower reopens The tourists are back and their favorite monument is now ready for them. (Euronews) Jean Paul Gaultier’s new adventures “I am amused all the time,” says the ebullient erstwhile “enfant terrible” of French fashion in an interview … Read More

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July 14, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Robotic pizza What is a pizzeria without a pizzaiola in a white T-shirt and apron sweating in front of a brick oven? A robotic pizzeria named Pazzi, now operating in Paris. News18 Le junk food in France Speaking of pizza, … Read More

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Paris Update Press Review

This Week's Good Reads about Paris and France

June 30, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Disney sur Seine? The wonderful old department store La Samaritaine, with its creaky wooden floors and views of the Seine and the Left Bank, has been transformed by luxury group LVMH into a consumer paradise for the wealthy. (The Local) … Read More

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This Week's Good Reads about Paris and France

June 16, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

Grand Palais Éphémère An impressive temporary structure facing the Eiffel Tower has been built on the Champs de Mars to house some of the functions of the Grand Palais, including art fairs and Olympic judo and wrestling competitions in 2024, … Read More

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June 9, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | What's New Potpourri

The return of Arsène Lupin An interview with Omar Sy, the charismatic star of the popular Netflix series Lupin, talks about his huge international success and dealing with racism in France. (The Guardian) Frenchman wins International Booker Prize David Diop‘s … Read More

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