Can you imagine taking a tour of the Paris Opera costume warehouse? Or, how about a backstage tour of the Comédie-Française theater? Or, maybe you would like to visit Elysée Palace, home to the president of France.
Well, if you're in Paris on the third weekend of September, you're in luck. ...
The Arts
Five Reasons to See Monet and Chicago
French Style is about bringing everyday France into your everyday life, and I can't think of a more authentic way to do so than visiting museums. In Chicago, we are fortunate to have some of the world's greatest cultural institutions - notably, the Art Institute of Chicago.
Now through June 14, ...
Place Dauphine
I just love the architecture of Place Dauphine. It reminds me so much of Lille, a city in northern France. I lived in Lille for a while and will always have soft spot in my heart for that city. The people, food, and architecture are wonderful and the surrounding landscape in the Pas de Calais region ...
Pavillon de Flore at the Louvre
During my last trip to Paris, I was up and out touring the city before six o’clock every morning. While it sounds exhausting, it was really great. For nearly two hours, I had the city to myself - to capture beautiful images, take in architectural details, and read historic plaques I had previously ...
The Inspiration and Origins of the Luxembourg Garden
Did you know the Luxembourg Garden was modeled after the Boboli Garden in Florence?
Italian style became prevalent in Paris during Marie de Medici’s reign. The magnificent Medici Fountain is just one of many examples of that influence. Tucked away in the northeast corner of the garden, the ...
