We were interested to be visiting Paris for the second run of the election of Deputies which followed the Presidential Election in May. As the President’s ability to deliver his program depends on the agreement of the Deputies, this was a critical vote. However, it did not seem so criticalContinue Reading
The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris, and given that it can be seen from almost anywhere, there is little wonder why. However, every time we visit, we seem to start at the TE, and this time was not different for us, or for many thousands of otherContinue Reading
The 16-ème arrondissement is a quiet area in the west of Paris near the Bois de Boulogne, which houses many embassies. It is relatively untouched by the tourist hoards that consume many other areas around the city, and so it is possible to experience life as a local with onlyContinue Reading
After many visits to Paris over the last thirty-five years, we decided to visit at a different pace and from a different perspective. We chose AirBnB in the 16-ème arrondissement. We spent five days walking – from the 16-ème to the 1-ere and half way back, across the Promenade Plantée,Continue Reading