Paris, France — While the fabulous fencing competitions are taking place beneath the spectacular glass cupola of the Grand Palais in Paris, on the other side of the Seine river you can […]
Olympic Outing: En Garde!
Moulin Rouge: The Sails Are Back and Awaiting the Olympic Torch
Paris, France —After suddenly and mysteriously losing its wings last April 25th, the celebrated windmill of the Moulin Rouge is back in shape. The wings or sails had fallen off overnight for […]
Olympic Outing: The Best of the Bicycle
Sceaux, France — A bicycle built for six. How about a steam powered bicycle, perhaps less polluting than an electrical bicycle. Or perhaps a rather unstable looking penny-farthing, better known as a […]
An Olympic Outing with an American Artist
Paris, France — She holds an olive branch in one hand and a glowing flame in the other. The monumental official Olympic sculpture for the Paris Olympic Games was created by the […]
An Olympic Outing: Richard Orlinski’s Pop-up Shop
Paris, France — He is regarded as one of the best selling of the contemporary French artists. Richard Orlinski is famous for his endearing sculptures, often monumental in scope. He has opened […]
Olympic Outings: Cocktails at the Castille
Paris, France — The countdown to the Summer Olympics Games in Paris is underway and one of the best places to become an Olympian yourself is on the inner courtyard patio of […]
A Fabulous Fountain
Paris, France — Of the many fountains of Paris, it is perhaps one of the most revered for its historical past as well as its artistic past, present and future. The majestic […]
Critic’s Choice: Scharf, Sharp as Ever
The fun-filled, sometimes gonzo paintings by the American artist Kenny Scharf have made their way to the French Riviera and are currently on display at the Villa Navarra upon the invitation of […]
Just Married at 100: World War II Veteran and Wife Celebrate in Style at the Moulin Rouge
Paris, France — It was one of the great side stories that emerged from the 80th D-Day anniversary commemorations last week in Normandy. American World War II veteran Harold Terens, 100, tied […]
Fencing, Anyone?
Paris, France —As Paris and all of France gears up for the Olympic and Paralymic Games, sports are even making their way into the country’s monuments. The Centre des Monuments nationaux, the […]
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