Napoleon Bonaparte, born Napoleone di Buonaparte, is one of the most famous figures in French history. A military and political leader, Napoleon first rose to prominence during the French Revolution. He became Emperor of the French in 1804, King of Italy in 1805, and ultimately ruled over most of continental Europe in the early 19th …
I recently found myself out for a walk with a friend, and we decided to take a stroll through the neighbourhood of Montmartre. Today, this neighbourhood is famous for the Sacre Coeur basilica, the countless artists who have made Montmartre their home over the years, and the beautiful views of Paris the neighbourhood provides. None …
If the forecast is to be believed, the temperature fluctuations of the past couple of weeks will soon be over and the warm weather will be here to stay. Which means it’s almost time for my favourite season in Paris – Picnicking Season. This year, as the pandemic continues, picnicking will likely become even more …
Spring is always a bit hit and miss when it comes to the weather in Paris. It can be gloriously sunny one day, and then start to hail the next. I remember one particularly memorable day when I entered a store under a brilliant blue sky, and emerged a mere five minutes later to snow …
It’s been over five months since the museums of Paris were last open. There had been hope that they would re-open this past weekend, but instead, a new lockdown was announced on Wednesday. Now, no one knows when they will finally re-open, but it’s not all bad news for art lovers. The Mona Lisa may …