Vignette: Paris Weather Report
There is no such thing as global warming. It’s a hoax, an invention of socialists looking for an excuse to have government regulate everything and of their scientist lackeys looking for subsidies for their spirit-hating research.
Trees and Place: Pointe du Layet on the Riviera
In the context of France Revisited’s study of the relationship between trees and place, three images at Pointe du Layet on the Riviera.
Vice & Versailles: A Master Gardener Delves Into the Dark Shadows of the Louis...
As head gardener of Versailles Alain Baraton is responsible for restoring and maintaining the majesty of the backyard of kings, but he appears to relish in declaring that “Versailles was a great shop of horrors.” In the book "Vice et Versailles" Baraton leads readers into the dark side of the great palace.
Cross-Cultural Insights into Health or How I Spent My Winter Vacation
Only an expatriate can understand the pleasure of returning home without having to be someone’s guest. There’s no place like home, of course, and...
Writing in cafés
No offense to writers who claim to get significant work done in Paris cafés, but that’s an urban legend as far as I can...
Va-nu-pieds, the Barefoot Photographer, Goes Christmas Shoe Shopping in Paris
Our favorite fetish photographer Va-nu-pieds, The Barefoot Photographer, went out Christmas shoe shopping in Paris and came up empty soled.
Egypt and the Opera
Feb. 14, 2011. With the winds of change blowing across North Africa and the Middle East it’s only natural to notice a slight breeze...
Travel in the Spirit of France Revisited
Readers can now take advantage of highly personalized travel and touring opportunities in the spirit of France Revisited. Travel beyond the cliches and enjoy experiences that are exclusive, entertaining, insightful and relaxed.
Unlikely Places
July 2014—I don’t find much use for the term “off the beaten track” with regards to France. What track could possibly remain unbeaten in...