Best books on the history of Paris
April 21, 2008
I don't know if the stories here are really that secret, but are a little more arcane then the broad sweep of history you get in "Seven Ages."... "The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography, from the Revolution to the First World War" (Graham Robb) - Less a book about Paris than about France, you mihgt still guess who the main star is.
Now you can have Paris in your bathroom, right where it’s supposed to be!
April 13, 2008
Is it kitschy, or just fantasy? 25 centimes to the person who identifies the street corner this was taken from.
Paris with Kids books
April 13, 2008
I don't see anything new in them, but they do give quick ideas for an outing First, published by Fodors, is Around Paris with Kids: 68 Great Things to Do Together .... This set might be more valuable to spread out on the table to involve kids in choosing what to do for the day's outings.
Street French – how to go deeper in your understanding of French
April 4, 2008
I have to say I don't really resonate with the idea of being a "Francophile," though most of my life I have loved spending time in France, learning the language, and eating the same twenty meals over and over.... Since I read these, they've also come up with Street French 3: The Best of Naughty French which appears to have all the juicy bits not included in books 1 and 2.
Is this a joke – a new look for the Eiffel Tower
March 25, 2008
I wasn't happy when they moved the collection at the Jeu de Paume to the Musée d'Orsay (but not as upset as Hemingway when it was moved from its original spot at the Musée du Luxembourg).... Of course, that's what they said when they started flashing those lights every hour, and, of course, when they built the Tour in the the first place.
Travelogue 360 Paris
July 12, 2007
Travelogue 360 Paris is an I SPY - like game that has you hunting for clues in Paris neighborhoods. The graphics are beautiful and the life-like scenes will remind you more of a gritty Paris experience than images scraped off a postcard. I haven't tried it yet with the kids, but I'm sure our 7-year old will love it. You can try a 60-minute demo at Macgamestore.
C’est confidentiel – my list of small bistros, quirky wine bars, romantic boites, and tiny food shops
July 12, 2007
bistros, wine bars, restaurants in Paris, 6me
