I first arrived in Paris in September. The beginning of September, to be more precise, which meant that I had arrived in time for the annual tradition of La Rentrée. Every year, during the first week in September, the French return from holidays, adults go back to work, kids go back to school, and the …
Pop culture will never forget the infamous Red Wedding on Game of Thrones. Shocking, violent, and brutal, it is arguably the most memorable moment of one of the biggest series in television history. George RR Martin has publicly stated that he was inspired by events in Scottish history when writing the scene, but for myself, …
Last year I watched alongside my fellow Parisians as France won the Men’s World Cup. After the final game against Croatia, I took to the streets, along with millions around the country, and celebrated my adoptive country’s victory. It was a glorious moment that I will never forget, and one of my best memories of …
This beautiful building is Hotel de Sens, one of the few remaining medieval residences left in the city of Paris. What was once the home of the powerful archbishops of Sens is now a public building, and today it is home to the Bibliothèque Forney. While many people come to Hotel de Sens to marvel …
Most Paris guidebooks will teach you basic French phrases such as “Parlez-vous anglais?” and “Où est le métro?” While these are certainly handy to know, I’ve begun to notice a pattern in the questions I get about French from the people on my tours. In particular, there’s a few things that I get asked about …