When you hear the name Shakespeare, a lot of places come to mind. London. Stratford-upon-Avon. Fair Verona. However, one city that doesn’t tend to spring to mind is Paris, despite the fact that several of Shakespeare’s plays are set in France. But this doesn’t mean that the Bard has no place in the city of …
I realize that the title of this article may seem a bit overly enthusiastic, but I can’t help it. The museums of Paris, along with cinemas, theatres, and restaurants, have been closed since October. October! And yes, I know, some people may not share my level of enthusiasm about museums, which is fine. But I …
This past weekend, I finally visited the Grand Mosque of Paris. I have walked past this building many times in the past, but for one reason or another, I had never taken the time to go inside. However, I recently saw photos online of the mosque’s garden covered in wisteria, and its beauty was breathtaking. …
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 …
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 …