Coco Chanel, The Life and Times of an Icon
In the first of this two-part series, Chloe Govan explores Coco Chanel’s journey from an orphanage childhood of abject poverty to the founder of a classic, multimillion-euro fashion brand.
From a poorhouse in Saumur, to...
Parisian Walkways: The Bouquinistes of Paris
Jeffrey T Iverson browses through Paris’s famous outdoor bookstalls to meet the ‘brave merchants of wit’ who have lined the banks of the Seine for hundreds of years.
What is the most quintessential symbol of...
Save the Date: The 2021 American Library in Paris Gala
On September 23rd, 2021, for the first time in over a year, the American Library in Paris will hold an in-person event, their annual Gala Dinner. This event is the Library’s most important fundraiser...
Canal Barge Cruises: A Uniquely Intimate Way to Explore France
Canal Cruising is a great way to visit some of the quieter corners of France. Accommodating a maximum of 22 passengers, these intimate barges have a private feel. Sail by picturesque landscapes, exploring fascinating...
The French Adventures of James Bond
While the world awaits the new James Bond movie 'No Time To Die', Chloe Govan follows in the glamorous footsteps of 007 and his escapades across France.
When the new Bond film was titled No...
My Life in Paris: Shop Til You Drop
Theodora Brack goes wild for animal-print outfits in the irresistible online sales.
In my defence, I was feeling a bit restless, intoxicated as I was by a bucket of coffee and the early morning news...
Art in Paris: Paul Signac at the Musée Jacquemart-André
An innovative artist, when Paul Signac lifted his brush he opened the way for his contemporaries and a new generation of artists such as the Fauves, the Futurists and the abstract painters.
In a rare...
Read the Signs: Rue des Lions in Paris
Once the king of the jungle roamed the Marais
JUNGLE FEVER
The rue des Lions is a short street in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, at the southern tip of the popular Marais district, edging towards...
A Whistle Stop Tour of the Gard
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans and medieval pilgrims who once traversed this glorious landscape, from its rugged gorges and verdant pastures to the windswept wilds of the Camargue.
HEART OF HERITAGE
UNESCO World Heritage...
Parisian Walkways: Passage Verdeau in the 9th Arrondissement
Jeffrey T Iverson takes a stroll among the flâneurs in Passage Verdeau in the ninth arrondissement to discover a world of art and antiquities evocative of the Paris of Émile Zola.
Stepping out of the...
