It’s no secret to those who know me that I love champagne. So when a friend recently invited me on a day trip to Epernay, I happily said yes. A day in the beautiful Champagne region tasting its eponymous wine? Count me in. There’s a direct train from Paris, making it an easy day trip. …
One of the most dramatic events of the French Revolution was the execution of King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette. The royal couple died on January 21st and October 16th of 1793, respectively, on Place de la Revolution. Today, those wishing to pay their respects to the former King and Queen often visit …
Summer in Paris is officially in full swing. The beaches are open, the outdoor cinema is back, and thankfully, the weather hasn’t tried to cook us all again. Yet. But the weather has been gorgeous, so now that confinement is over, people are heading back outdoors. I am one of them, because even after years …
Earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that the “summer of 2020 will be a summer unlike any other”. Personally, I think that may be a bit of an understatement. The cafes, museums, and cinemas may be up and running, and the borders are set to open to international visitors next month, but it …
I, like so many others, have had to re-evaluate the way I look at the world these past few weeks. I’ve only just begun the process of understanding recent events, but one thing is clear. It is no longer enough to not be a racist. We all need to look deep within ourselves and start …