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photo from top of L’Arc de triomphe, Wrapped by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. taken by Yanique Francis If you are coming to Paris to see L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped (Project for Paris, Place de l'Étoile - Charles de Gaulle), a temporary work of art from Saturday, September 18 to Sunday, October 3, 2021. Here's what you need to know and my first impressions from yesterday's Press viewing. In the presence of the Ministry of culture, Roselyne Bachelot[...]
September in Paris means La Rentree; Back to School. It's a big deal as in France is very similar to the feel of the start of a New Year we have in the USA - except there's no ball drop on a Parisian version of Times Square. It's an important new start, so much so that many of the day planners and calendars actually start in September! Here it's not just for the kids but many companies will have a major yearly focus and you see it all over the news and in talks with your friends about goals[...]
A guide to Montmartre - The town on the hill in Paris is here! A jam-packed round-up of the history, people, and places that make MONTMARTRE so fascinating. You won't want to miss it on your next trip to Paris! The neighborhood is a must to get a taste of untouched Paris and also if you love the movie, Amelie.As a local tour guide and a resident of the neighborhood for over 7 years - I got you covered with all the no tourist traps my loves. Here's what you get inside the over 40 pag[...]
Paris in August is a great, calmer time to visit Paris as many locals are out of town. But be aware to check opening hours and times as many places also close for vacation in August too! Some old hotels are yet to reopen, but we have a few new ones in town. There are plenty of visitors coming to Paris from european cities, but I am yet to see a strong return of anglophone visitors. Let's talk about the weather, what to pack and some of the best things to do in Paris; Here’s the summary of wha[...]
So you want to buy a French handbag? Don't quite know where to begin on thesearch for your investment piece. Let me help you find the perfect Frenchit-girl bag but also share a little cultural knowledge about what goes intothe shopping process for French women. I pretty much learned quite early on my arrival to Paris that french women typically dress very much alike - its sort of a cliche they are proud of - and anything else can be seen as "top" aka too much. So in general french[...]