What’s in a Name? Part II. The Story of the Franks
Last week’s story about how Paris got its name was very popular. I received a lot of messages from people saying that they enjoyed learning
Month: March 2021
What’s in a Name? The Story of the Parisii
I started writing weekly articles about Paris back in the fall of 2018. It’s been two and a half years of telling stories about the
The One Year Anniversary of Lockdown – An Ode to Parisian Apartments
It has been exactly one year since France went into the first COVID-19 lockdown. One year since everything in Paris closed and we were all
Parc des Buttes Chaumont – A Beautiful Oasis with a Sinister History
Paris is home to a lot of famous parks. The Luxembourg Gardens, the Champ de Mars, the Tuileries Gardens. In fact, there are approximately 480
A Closer Look at Paris Metro Signs
It’s been a long time since I took the Metro on a regular basis. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I miss