Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite: A Closer Look

ONCE UPON a TIME IN PARIS: The Forgotten Revolutionary I was enjoying my hotdog and french fries at the Paris Foreign Legion Hall in Paris on the 4th of July, and there my dad found out that a special commemoration of General Lafayette in PICPUS, a cemetery that also honors the many deaths of the…

Neighborhood Guide: 5th Arrondissement

Our podcast available at SPOTIFY, APPLE & AMAZON for this GUIDE! The 5th arrondissement is the oldest arrondissement in Paris, and was first built by the Romans.  Students historically studied LATIN at the UNIVERSITY from ancient times giving the neighborhood or “village” the title of “Latin Quarter”.  Many writers, artists and diverse creatives lived in…

Neighborhood Guide: Paris 1er Arrondissement

The “Crown Jewels of France” are located in the Premiere (1st) Arrondissment of Paris.  When you want to discover the “Premiere” of Paris, there are a few things to remember:  The bridges across the SEINE are as important as the destinations that take you there.  Many places we recommend may require an advance ticket purchase. Where…

Paris is Romantic. It just is.

Let us Count the Ways we Love Paris in Honor of Valentine’s Day What does the city of Paris have that makes other cities simply pale by comparison. Let us count the ways. There is a seat on every corner, waiting for you and someone special to meet. The meeting of friends and lovers in…

La Vie Romantique

A museum to visit that shares the history of Chopin & Georges Sands The world of the romantic artists and writers in Paris was an exciting time to be alive. As you begin your journey to this era this museum is a perfect place to start. Without the fanfare of a major Paris museum the…