Hunting for the Lost River of Paris
La Seine, immortalized by artists and adored by lovers dangling their feet over the quay,…
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The Art of the 1960s Paris Riots
Over half a century ago, change was brewing in Paris. Right outside my window in the…
The Country Bumpkins who gave us Parisian Café Culture
When we think of Parisian café culture, we might think of the “intello-chic” literary crowd…
Postcards from the Last Windmill in Paris
In the dappled light coming through the trees, a jovial bohemian crowd have gathered to…
If the Flintstones Vacationed in France: A Guide to the Cave Villages
If a French chateau is a little out of your vacation budget, why not consider…
Parisians Getting Buck Wild at their Absolutely Bonkers Bohemian Arts Ball
If you ever wondered whether the “Années Folles” really were ‘that crazy’ – we’re here…
Has Paris overlooked one of its most gifted artists of the Belle Epoque?
We all know Toulouse-Lautrec, but how about Georges Bottini? You won’t find a single plaque…
A French Youtuber went to Visit China’s Fake Paris for Himself
It’s been over a decade since we first blogged (yes, back when we called it…
Being Bad with the Bouzingos: The First and Naughtiest of the Bohemian Subcultures
To be a Bouzingo was to be a part of a counter-culture group that wouldn’t…
Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Paris Catacombs
For our latest adventure on the Don’t be a Tourist in Paris web series, we…
The Enchanted Cities Hiding Inside Theatres
For some lucky theatregoers, a trip to see the latest B-Movie at their local picture…
Who Was the Love Doctor of Belle Epoque Paris?
Dr. Samuel Pozzi may be a father of modern gynaecology, whose name is still tied…