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Understand France and the French

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Poisson d’Avril

By39vwpadminApril 2, 20101 min read

April Fool’s day is said to have French origins. In 1564, France reformed the calendar, changing the beginning of the…

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A Moveable Feast

By39vwpadminMarch 31, 20101 min read

Newly launched, The Paris Supper Club promises to replace both outdated guidebooks and raves from nostalgic friends when it comes…

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Best parks for Kids in Paris – Jardin du Luxembourg always tops the lists

By39vwpadminFebruary 11, 20102 min read

But day in, day out, except when it rains, they want to go back to “Le Jardin,” as everyone, at…

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Standards versus diversity in top French schools admissions – NYT

ByPaulJuly 1, 20104 min read

The movement to more aggressively change admissions standards and affirmative action strikes at the very heart of what France is…

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Can you believe this inflation in Paris: postage, gas, electricity

ByPaulJune 30, 20102 min read

Wow! This is like post-war inflation, just when the European economy can least afford it. When I see 10-!%% increases…