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Waning, then Waxing: Towards a New Parisian Year
...a full guide to what's on the horizon in January, plus a few cozy ideas for finishing out or starting the year
Dec 13
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Waning, then Waxing: Towards a New Parisian Year
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How a Black American Dancer & Jazz Club Owner Transformed 1920s Paris Culture
A short tribute to Ada "Bricktop" Smith
Dec 5
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How a Black American Dancer & Jazz Club Owner Transformed 1920s Paris Culture
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November 2024
Three Paris-Centric Nonfiction Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading in 2025
....& they may help a bit with your holiday giftlist, too
Nov 22
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Three Paris-Centric Nonfiction Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading in 2025
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Notre-Dame is Re-Opening Next Month. Here's What to Expect.
Plus, the incredible story of the Cathedral's revival, & looking forward to December festivities in Paris
Nov 11
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Notre-Dame is Re-Opening Next Month. Here's What to Expect.
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October 2024
A Few Stories From France That Are Capturing My Attention This Week
....from a study on the diseases of people buried in the Paris Catacombs, to possible new tourist levies on non-EU citizens
Oct 26
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A Few Stories From France That Are Capturing My Attention This Week
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This historian says the recent renovation of Notre-Dame Cathedral is extraordinary. Here’s why. (AUDIO)
An interview with Professor Lindsay Cook of Penn State University
Oct 16
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A Few Things You Won't Learn About Lee Miller From the Recent Biopic
...including her groundbreaking work as a surrealist artist, & the real reasons she climbed into Hitler's bathtub
Oct 10
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A Few Things You Won't Learn About Lee Miller From the Recent Biopic
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Parisian Wine Bars We Love (& That Eschew Social Media Same-iness)
Plus, a Proustian tour of Paris' oldest tables & cellars, & what to do this autumn
Oct 7
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Parisian Wine Bars We Love (& That Eschew Social Media Same-iness)
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September 2024
A Few Stories From France That Are Capturing My Attention This Week
....from the full restoration of Carcassonne's medieval walls & towers to the long-lost Parisian drugstore, and a horrific public trial for rape
Sep 17
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Courtney Traub
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Viva the September Breeze: How to Enjoy the Capital This Month
Plus, nightlife, culture & street art in Oberkampf, & the (disputed) history of chou pastry
Sep 4
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Viva the September Breeze: How to Enjoy the Capital This Month
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August 2024
Overtourism is Making Headlines This Month. Here Are Some Thoughts.
...though admittedly, these reflections are a work-in-progress-- and I remain ambivalent about my own responsibility as a travel writer
Aug 20
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Overtourism is Making Headlines This Month. Here Are Some Thoughts.
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Yes, French people feel (and express) excitement (AUDIO & TEXT)
...they just use very different terminology, and a broader emotional palette, to show their enthusiasm.
Aug 9
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Yes, French people feel (and express) excitement (AUDIO & TEXT)
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