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 ...
A Tribute to Catharine Hamilton: A Chicago Philanthropist With a Deep Connection to Versailles
You may be aware of the American Friends of Versailles—the extraordinary organization that helps preserve one of France’s most iconic landmarks—but are you aware of its deep connections to Chicago?
Today, I share this post in tribute to Catharine Cline Hamilton, the remarkable Chicago ...
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 ...
France’s Enduring Love Affair with Protest
Ah, France – the land of croissants, Eiffel Tower selfies, and... barricades in the streets? If you've ever tuned into the news and seen Parisians clashing with police over everything from pension reforms to fuel taxes, you might wonder: why do the French seem to protest so much?
It's not just a ...
