Today is the French national holiday, La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), that commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 that sparked the French Revolution.
The Louvre: More than the Mona Lisa
For many years, whenever someone mentioned the Louvre, I thought of the Mona Lisa. That was the picture in my mind every time. Of course, I knew that the Louvre held thousands of other treasures. But it wasn’t until I visited that I could fully appreciate that there are 35,000…
A Star for the Soldier
Standing as a powerful symbol of French military victories is the Arc de Triomphe at the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as l’Etoile, the Star.
On Location in Montmartre
A walking tour of Montmartre featuring movies filmed in the area and other highlights.
Three Days in Paris: Rue with a View
Upon entering 17 Rue St Jacques for three days in paris last week, I knew I’d have a hard time leaving this 17th century apartment in the Latin Quarter of Paris. It exuded much of the Parisian ambiance that I’d always imagined.