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Feeling the pulse of Nice as the stage gets set for France’s largest Carnival...
By Stephanie Sommer
Before I moved to Nice to study French and look for work, I had been warned by friends in nearby Provence that...
La Rochelle: Part III, History and Practical Information
Following a winter wanderbout in La Rochelle by night and by day, a brief accounting of local history, some practical advice, restaurant tips and hotel suggestions for this town for all seasons, whether for a 1-, 2-, or 3-night stay, plus excursions to the nearby islands.
Part III: The American Versailles. Not Impressed Yet? Try This!
Versailles, for all its reflection of historical French grandeur, authority, nobility, art, craftsmanship, and etiquette, is also a reflection of American power. Versailles may well be the French monument that most symbolizes American power, after the Statue of Liberty that is.
Dunkin’ Donuts and that cute little village in the Loire Valley
An New Jersey intersection with a Dunkin' Donuts, a Lukoil gas station, a 7-11, three barbershops and a laundromat is the American equivalent of a café in a village in the Loire Valley.
Armistice Day, November 11
The French aren't big flag wavers, but the blue white and red comes out proudly on Armistice Day (November 11), V-E Day (May 8)...
Of Artists and Collectors: Six Museums for the Return Traveler
The time is long gone when France could create a great museum by simply beheading the king, gathering his royal art collection in the old palace of the Louvre and declaring it open to the public.
Defining Expatriates: American Women Between the World Wars
When does an American stop being a long-term resident of Paris and become an expatriate? The answer depends on both the subject and the...