Sous le Chapeau (Under the Hat) Near l’Allée du Seminaire
Read my story in French » Sous le Chapeau (Under the Hat) is a life-size bronze statue in front of the Hungarian Cultural Center (Institut Hongrois) in Paris. It is very close to the Luxembourg Gardens so not difficult to find at 92 rue Bonaparte. As she perches on her bench she appears to be watching the ...
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Musée des Arts Forains – A 19th Century Interactive Fairground Museum
The Musée des Arts Forains (Fairground Museum) is the amazing personal collection of Jean Paul Favand. It's one Paris museum you won't want to miss.An old wine warehouse is the home for this amazing spectacle. Have you ever visited a museum where you could play with the displays? We hadn't and we had so much fun ...
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Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois – The Former Royal Parish Church When the Louvre Was the Royal Residence
Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois appears to be a massive church, flanking the majestic bell tower on both sides. At least that was what we first thought! However, that bell tower and its lovely clock, are actually part of the town hall (mairie) for the first arrondissement. [caption id="attachment_5481" align="aligncenter" ...
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Human Zoo- A Haunting Past in Paris’ Bois de Vincennes
The disturbing idea of a human zoo really changed my viewpoint of this forgotten garden of the Colonial Exposition. The epitome of racism, the garden hides its sordid history in the corner of the Bois de Vincennes. French Colonialism This place of public exhibition promoted French colonialism. Le jardin d’agronomie ...
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We Toured Versailles by Bike and Had a Wonderful Time!
A guided tour of Versailles was not something I ever thought we’d consider. In years past, watching tour groups being rushed here and there with no time to enjoy the sights just didn’t seem appealing to us. But, we love cycling so when we found a guided tour of Versailles by bike, we decided that it might be time to have ...
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Château de Vincennes – You Don’t Have to Leave Paris to Visit a Château !
Château de Vincennes is easily accessed via the Paris metro – just take the metro line 1 to the end of the line and you will arrive at the Château. After exploring the Château, Bois de Vincennes awaits exploration either on foot or by bike. [caption id="attachment_1183" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Tour du ...
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An Emotional Visit to the French Deportation Memorial – a Holocaust Memorial
As I approached the French Deportation Memorial on Ile de la Cité, I felt myself becoming tense. Over the years, I’ve read many books on the holocaust. From my first encounter of the deportation and holocaust atrocities through the Diary of Anne Frank, I will never forget my mother’s admonishment. We must never forget ...
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