La Fête du Travail: A Tradition of Protests and Flowers
It’s no secret that the French love their holidays. For example, French job contracts must include a minimum of five weeks of vacation per year.
Personal Revelations Through French Elections
This past Sunday was a big day in France. For the second time this month, French people headed to the polls to elect the next
L’Essentiel and the Culture of Art in Paris
Paris is home to some of the most famous artwork in the world. The Mona Lisa by Da Vinci. The Thinker by Rodin. Water Lilies
How I Learned to Enjoy My Museum Visits
Longtime readers of Story of a City will probably be very confused by the title of this post. I love museums, and I’ve said this
Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac – My New Favourite Museum
Last fall I visited the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac for the first time. It had been on my list for a while,
Château de Malmaison – A Home with a Dream Library
The first movie I vividly remember watching was Beauty and the Beast. Yes, my childhood was Disney through and through. And let’s just say there
5 Highlights of the Spring Exhibitions
It’s that time of the year again! Spring is here, and for most people, this means cherry blossoms, more hours of daylight, and warmer weather.
A Year with the Centre for National Monuments
In August of 2020 I issued myself a challenge. International borders were still closed, so I decided it was time to explore more of France.
Women of the French Resistance
Today is International Women’s Day, and while I’m finding it hard to use the word ‘celebrate’ these days, I did want to mark the occasion.
The Exodus of Paris, 82 Years Later
Last month I visited The Liberation of Paris General Leclerc Jean Moulin Museum. Long name, fantastic museum. It was originally located in the 15th arrondissement,