Musée de la Vie Romantique – The Site of Legendary Salons
One of my favourite things about French history is the tradition of French salons. In the 18th and 19th centuries, artists, scholars, and philosophers would
The Centre Pompidou is (Temporarily) Closing its Doors
Paris does not have a great track record when it comes to welcoming new architecture and/or monuments to its skyline. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre
5 Restaurants I Can’t Wait To Re-Open
Let’s face it. France is famous for its cuisine. There are thousands of restaurants to choose from in Paris alone, and people travel from far
The Archeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité – A Journey Through time
Most people are surprised when I tell them that the Eiffel Tower is not the most visited monument in Paris. It may be one of
Musée Cernuschi – A Journey Through the Artwork of Asia
Back in the fall, I wrote about how I tried (and failed) to visit several exhibitions in the museums of Paris. One of those museums
5 Ways To Experience France Online
It’s a new year, which means that 2020 is finally over! And I’m not the only one who is happy about it. The photo above
A Somewhat Different Yearly Review for 2020
Well, that certainly was a year. I’m actually not entirely sure what to say about 2020 at this point. It’s been a painful, frustrating, and
Musée Nissim de Camondo: An Astonishingly Beautiful Home and Museum
Remember when I wrote about Parisians flocking to museums before the current lockdown began? Well, I was one of those Parisians. And if you read
A Visit to Colmar and a Walk Through a Fairy Tale
My first memory of seeing a movie in a movie theatre is going to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. And it was a magical
Chasing History in Saverne: A Visit to the Chateau de Rohan
I am constantly talking about French history. Whether it’s on tour, over Zoom, or annoying my friends with ‘Laura’s fun facts about Paris’, I’m constantly