le 8 juillet 2026
Paris has settled into summer and, while the record-breaking heat that arrived in late June is a little less oppressive, temperatures remain well above seasonal norms, with another spell of hot, sunny weather expected throughout the week. Parisians are adapting as they always ...
The Paris Postcard
The Paris Postcard: America, France, Enduring Friendship
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 ...
The Paris Postcard: Ceramics, Cinema, and Keeping Cool
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 soaring well into ...
The Paris Postcard: Music in the Air, Summer in the City
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.
Whether you're spending these ...
The Paris Postcard: Summer Social Season Begins
le 12 juin 2026
Bonjour mes chers amis, June is unfolding beautifully in the capital. After last week's extraordinary heat followed by dramatic downpours, the city seems to have settled into the rhythm that Parisians wait for all year long. Gardens are lush, café terraces are full, and the social ...
The Paris Postcard: Summer Arrives
le 5 juin 2026
How is it already June? Somehow, Paris has already slipped into summer. In the span of just a few days, the city moves from sweltering heat to dramatic downpours and thunderstorms—a reminder that Parisian weather can be every bit as unpredictable as the city itself. As the skies ...
