le 9 Janvier 2026
Bienvenue to the Paris Postcard — your weekly roundup of the latest happenings in Paris. The holiday crowds have gone, cafés feel cozier than ever, and Paris is settling into one of its most intimate seasons — made even more magical this week by the rare snowfall that has ...
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The Paris Postcard: A Dazzling Array of New Exhibitions
le 10 October 2025
With the onset of October, Paris awakens to the crisp embrace of autumn—the leaves turning golden, the air turning cooler, and the city's museums unveiling a dazzling array of new exhibitions. As the cultural season kicks into high gear, visitors can escape the brisk winds ...
The Paris Postcard: A Week of Celebration and National Pride
le 12 Juillet 2025
Bonjour from the City of Light, where excitement is building for La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), France’s iconic holiday marking the storming of the Bastille in 1789.
As July 14 approaches, the city is preparing to dazzle: parades, picnics, fireworks, and firemen’s balls ...
My Tale of Two Cities: Following Caillebotte from Paris to Chicago
Every once in a while, I have the good fortune to see the same—or almost the same—exhibit in two cities. It’s always fascinating to notice how differently curators in different parts of the world interpret the same artist.
That’s exactly what happened with Gustave Caillebotte: The Painter’s Eye ...
The Paris Postcard: Tennis Anyone?
le 30 Mai 2025
As the calendar flips to June, the city shifts into full tennis mode, and you can feel the Roland-Garros energy everywhere you go. Early summer light stretches late into the evening and conversations drift easily to quarterfinal predictions. From big-screen match viewings on chic ...
The Paris Postcard: May Merriment Continues
le 23 Mai 2025
Bonjour from the City of Light! Late May in Paris is just magical—the chestnut trees have put on their big show with those gorgeous candle-like blooms, and now petals are drifting down like soft confetti onto the sidewalks and avenues. The first roses are popping open in the parks, ...
