Cultural Highlights of Fall and Winter 2019 in Paris
Here Are Some Cultural Highlights Coming to Paris SoonThe upcoming fall and winter Parisian cultural season is the prime time for visitors who love visual and performing arts. Paris is one of the cultural capitals of the world and each year it puts on a show for...
How Did Paris Get So Many Green Spaces?
Planning the Greenspaces of Nineteenth-Century Paris, written by Richard S. Hopkins, is an LSU Press publication exploring the green spaces in Paris. For the avid gardener and garden designer/planner, this could be a great book to learn more about Paris' parks. Many...
Purchasing a Flight to Paris and Reserving a Hotel – Planning for January
Last month, I wrote about Planning to go to Paris again. I looked at my calendar and considered the weather. It was just a start to the whole exciting process and anticipation of Paris. Now that the month is decided and any weekend looks good, I start trying to pin...
Get Inspired for the Paris Marathon 2019
It is time to start training if you want to participate in the Paris Marathon 2019! On April 14, 2019, the 43rd Paris Marathon (Marathon de Paris) will wind through Paris. The Paris Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe with nearly 60,000 participants. What...
Planning to Go to Paris Again
After talking about it and writing about it so much, and realizing I need many more digital photos for Paris with Scott, it is time to go again. During this whole experience, I will write entries for every part of the process - planning, going and returning. It will...
What To Do When It Is Raining in Paris
First, stop and take stock when it is raining in Paris. Try to assess how much rain it is going to be. A whole day of rain? Or, only a brief shower? A deluge or a drizzle? If it is supposed to rain all day long, then you may want to adjust your schedule. If it...
How To Tell If A Parisian Hotel Is Green
Many Parisian hotels are working toward green and sustainable goals. In order to reach those goals, and outwardly demonstrate their sustainability commitment, hotels will join a group of like-minded organizations that adhere to similar goals. These organizations...
Green and Sustainable Paris
Like many big cities, Paris is making a huge push to be “Green and Sustainable.” Those words are popular in today’s culture, but what do they mean for visitors to Paris? Following is a brief explanation for those who may be wondering. What is "Green?" “Green” has...
Know Your Source. But Also Ask Questions
Just this past weekend I had an encounter that made me really remember what to do when you receive recommendations from someone - know your source! And, ask questions! I ran into a friend at a wine store this past Friday. It was terrific to see him. In fact, it was...
Bastille Day Weekend 2018
Bastille Day and the World Cup final collide on the weekend of July 14, 2018! On Saturday, France will celebrate Bastille Day. Then on Sunday, France battles Croatia for the World Cup. What is Bastille Day? For those of us celebrating Bastille Day, and for those who...
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