If you’re interested in Paris or in French history, you have most likely heard of the Hôtel des Invalides. Located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, this very large complex of buildings dates from the late 17th Century (when Louis XIV reigned). Its original purpose was to house the […]
Bastille Day
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I stumbled upon them one day in the Invalides, back when I still lived in Paris. If I recall properly, it was around Bastille Day (on July 13th probably) and they were attending a retirement ceremony from one of the heads of the French Army. I remember running […]
Cordes-sur-Ciel is an amazing village in the Tarn department in the French South West. It is, in my eyes, one of the most beautiful villages in the country, and it should be on everyone’s itinerary when they visit France. I could tell you more about it, but many people […]
I guess that July 14th is the perfect day to tell you a little bit about Bastille Day, especially because there are a lot of misconceptions about it in the English speaking world, or rather about how Bastille Day is celebrated in France. So, here are a few debunked misconceptions, […]
I may have mentioned before, but during my last two years in Paris I had an amazing job that allowed to go places that most French people will never go to. For example, a private visit of the Palais Bourbon, the seat of the French National Assembly. As […]
Tonight in France [iframe width=”640″ height=”480″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/puvB9rSVsq4″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] Sure, this video is 5 years old, but things won’t be much different tonight in Paris and in pretty much every French town and city. If you like fireworks, this is your night.
So Bastille Day is around the corner. Months ago, I had planned a couple of posts about it, unfortunately I’m so busy this week that I’m afraid I won’t have time to post any of it before July 14th. In the meantime, here is a tip for you. […]