le 2 juillet 2026 Bonjour tout le monde et bienvenue to the Paris Postcard – your weekly roundup of happenings in the City of Light. July begins with a celebration of the enduring friendship between France and the United States as both nations commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.…
One of the things I love most about France is that everyone seems to have a story—and often a passion project. Several years ago, while being driven across Paris by a private driver, we began chatting about his life and work. To my surprise, he let me know I was…
le 26 juin 2026 Bonjour Mes Chers Amis, your weekly update of all the latest happenings in Paris has arrived. If you’ve been following the news, you’ve likely seen that much of France is once again in the grip of an early summer heat wave, a.k.a. a canicule. Temperatures are…
Many years ago, I spent three weeks in August traveling from Paris to Carcassonne with two French girlfriends. We made our way slowly through France, stopping in small villages, enjoying long lunches, and exploring along the way. With France once again enduring record summer temperatures, I often find myself thinking…
le 19 juin 2026 Late June is one of my favorite times of year in France. The summer solstice on June 21 marks the longest day of the year, and in Paris, those extra hours of daylight and the sound of music throughout the city, seem to invite everyone outdoors.…
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, making this a fitting moment to reflect on the ideas and thinkers that helped shape the nation. Among them, five French philosophers stand out as both foundational and enduring. My introduction to political philosophy didn’t happen in Paris or in some grand…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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