The History of the Parisian Bistro and Paris Bistro Life Today (Video)
A video presentation examining the history of the Parisian bistro, describing eight examplary bistros and their keepers, and telling about defenders and promoters of Parisian bistro culture, for those would like to take the plunge into Paris bistro life today.
Paris Theater Life: Actor, Director, Writer Jean-Philippe Daguerre
Why attend theater in Paris? Gary Lee Kraut interviews director, actor, playwright Jean-Philippe Daguerre, a prominent figure in Paris theater life. Video interview.
The Quasimodo Climb: Visiting the Towers of Notre-Dame de Paris
Quaismodo would be impressed were he to return now to the cathedral that he inhabited as Victor Hugo’s beloved and maligned hunchback. He would immediately feel at home within the stone walls and wooden frames of the towers of Notre-Dame. Yet the cathedral has also changed and brightened since he knew it as Hugo’s fictional bellringer in the 15th century.
Made in France: Socks, the Gift That Saved Paris
Nothing says “Strolled through Paris” like tri-color socks (blue, white, red), a discreet French logo above the ankle, and much more that you’ll find in the 10 Made-in-France brands that I’ve selected here.
Three Days in Paris: Your Nearly Personalized Itinerary
Taste, tour and experience Paris over three days while delving into its history, culture and bistro life. Your nearly personalize Paris itinerary.
Paris of Dreams and Nightmares: Exploring the Dark Side of the City of Light
Remove your rose-colored glasses as I lead you into the harsh shadows that are the subject of the VoiceMap audio tour Paris of Dreams and Nightmares: The Dark Side of the City of Light.
Virtual Reality Tours of Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre
A test run of virtual reality tours now available within actual sight of two major monuments in Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
Paris Bistro Life: Le Guersant, Wine Bistros and the Académie Rabelais
From a continuing series on Paris bistro life, a terrific neighborhood bistro and a delectable encounter with Rabelaisian bistro buddies, creators of a gargantuan guide to wine bistros.
Notre-Dame: An Interview with Witnesses to a Dazzling Restoration
During the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, few journalists were authorized to enter the cathedral more than Sophie Laurant, senior reporter at Le Pèlerin. Even fewer photographers were given access than Stéphane Compoint.