Eat like Picasso, drink like Hemingway
Do you ever wonder what was on those famous artists’ menus back in the day. Were they gourmands? Or was food the last thing on […]
30 wise, witty, and saucy travel quotes to whet your appetite for more
In the middle of summer, while you still have an appetite for a journey, let these travel quotes be an inspiration. For trips great and […]
The Little Sparrow in the big Red Windmill, Edith Piaf at the Moulin Rouge and other roosts!
Édith Piaf, the world-famous singer and an icon of French music is considered by many to be the greatest French chanteuse of all time. Beginning […]
In Search of Lost Proust
Céleste Albaret, Proust’s caregiver and housekeeper in his last years, wrote in her memoir Monsieur Proust: “The rhythm of his life was unique. Though I […]
John, Yoko, and the Beatles in La Ville-Lumière
John and Yoko arrived in Paris on March 16, 1969. They wanted to get married in “The City of Love”. Initially, the couple planned to […]
La Closerie des Lilas: Ernest Hemingway’s home away from home in Paris
One of the most renowned cafés in Paris and an iconic place in Montparnasse. Inside, there are small brass plates attached to the tables, engraved […]
How did Pablo become Picasso in Paris
When Pablo Picasso speaking about himself, he often quoted his mother: “My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a […]
10 best quotes on Paris to enchant your date
Are you going to Paris soon and what to make a good impression on her? Do you want to shine with smart stories while having […]
Where did Hemingway live in Paris?
Hotel d’Angleterre (then Hotel Jacob) In 1921, three weeks before Christmas, Hemingway and his first wife Hadley arrived in Paris and stayed in the Hotel […]
Hidden Self-portrait of Picasso: Les Demoiselles d’Avignon
“A veritable cataclysm!” declared Gertrude Stein upon seeing the painting. Henri Matisse could not believe the rawness and hostility of the painting. André Derain decided […]