Roger Tallon exhibition
You may not have heard of Roger Tallon, but if you’ve spent any time traveling in France, you’ll have definitely encountered his work. Tallon was a prolific designer who started […]
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Barbie exhibition – last chance to see!
She was born in 1959. She’s one of the most famous women in the world and is an incredible polymath, having tried her hand at dozens of careers. Among the […]
View de Triomphe
Paris is a city designed to be seen. Everything, from the elegant architecture to the symmetrical lines of trees in the parks, provides a feast for the eyes that simply […]
Hidden Treasures: La Petite Ceinture
At the weekend I decided to (finally!) go and take a peek at one of Paris’ newest green spaces, La Petite Ceinture du 15e. It is fantastic. Similar to the […]
The Mystery of… The Farter of the Moulin Rouge
Until recently, I had never heard the French word: Le Pétomane. It is a combination of the word péter (to fart) and maniac. It literally means FARTOMANIAC. You might be reading […]
The Mystery of… The Oldest Tag in Paris
Paris is a city known for its art. No matter which guide book you choose to buy you’ll be advised to visit the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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