My favorite book written about Paris from the expat perspective is the series of essays written for The New Yorker by Adam Gopnik that was later compiled into a book called Paris to the Moon. As the book’s magical title promises, it … Continue reading
“But there’s no such thing as Paris without the Eiffel Tower,” said my friend Florence the other day. Locals have complicated views about the tower of iron, but perhaps she is right. But the beginning of pondering that question should … Continue reading
I read a lot of books about Paris and France before moving here and I’ve only recently realized I might do well to share them with you. So, I’ll start with an old favorite. It was the second week I … Continue reading
I’ve often said that Paris is built for walkers. The subtext there is that it’s a dream for wanderers. Have some free time and nothing on your agenda? Just take a stroll. If it’s a particularly cold day, you might … Continue reading