The Mystery of… Bitch Square
Place des Etats-Unis is one of the grandest squares in the wealthy and chic 16th arrondissement. At just half a kilometre from the Arc de Triomphe and shopping mecca, the […]
Category Archives: Paris
Dark Spaces: The Sewer Museum
The aspect of Paris that I find most fascinating is what’s underneath it. In fact, most of the fiction I write heavily features the vast expanse of city that hides […]
Hidden Treasures: Tiffany Windows at the American Church
Paris is a city full of beautiful things that you can buy. From exquisitely presented food to window displays of luxury garments, there are a million ways to trade your […]
The Mystery of… The Ball in the Wall
Cities are marked by war in a variety of ways. Buildings are destroyed. Communities are devastated. Businesses are demolished. Memorials are built. Throughout Paris, there are plaques above doorways and […]
The Mystery of… The Eternal Sunday Morning
There are three graveyards in Paris where one might go for a spot of post-mortem celebrity spotting: Montparnasse, Pere-Lachaise and Montmartre. And it’s not as miserable an activity as it […]
The Mystery of… The Maison Miniscule
If you ever find yourself strolling through the 10th arrondissement, you may notice something odd. Around the corner from the town hall, among the tall and splendid apartment buildings, there […]
