If you’ve ever tried to do anything administrative in France during the month of August, you’ve probably hit a wall — or a closed door. Or maybe a handwritten note taped to a window that reads, “fermeture annuelle, réouverture le … Continue reading
August
August: Dead For Parisians, But Plenty Lively For Visitors
When I first came to Paris I was told that the city was deserted in August. I bemusedly nodded my assent to the theory of a “group vacation” because, like most Americans, it was hard to conceive of the concept … Continue reading