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A Century Apart – Parisians Succeed in Spite of Themselves…
Parisians, like most of us, sometimes succeed in spite of themselves. This is nowhere more true than in the controversies surrounding two of the most iconic Parisian landmarks, exactly 100 years apart. I’ll take the second one first. I. M. Pei’s Pyramid at the Louvre. Set square in the middle of what might be the most beautiful building in the world is a space age glass pyramid emerging from the courtyard. Its glass and metal structure couldn’t be more different than its settings if it were a fish on Mars. But here’s the thing… unlike (presumably) a fish on Mars, Pei’s Pyramid fits, it actually enhances its surroundings, helps to bring the Louvre to…
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A Tote-ally Parisian Experience at the Galeries Lafayette
Hello, fellow Paris enthusiasts! As you know, this is our little corner of the web where we showcase the delights of the City of Lights, and today we’re visiting the stunning Galleries Lafayette, the 19th century landmark that is very much at the top of the list of Paris destinations during the Christmas season. Today’s narrative? A whimsical photographic journey through the festive that is the Galeries Lafayette, and a tiny amount of promotion mixed in. Year after year, this Parisian landmark transforms into a wonderland crafted by the most imaginative minds in France. Witnessing their latest creation? An absolute delight that stirred my creative spirit. The grandeur of the…
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Go for a swim! (Or Not!)
Now that it’s turning cold no one in their right mind would want to jump into the Seine, the river that traverses Paris and splits the city between the Left Bank (Rive Gauche on the south) and the Right Bank (Rive Droite on the north). While it’s still beautiful in the winter, with its blue / green hue and the wonderful stone banks with the walking paths, it’s not really that inviting. However tempting it might be, jumping in is not recommended… indeed it’s probably illegal. If the desire to do your best Russell Crowe or Geoffrey Rush impression is too much to resist, there are some public pools actually…
