A trench coat, a raincoat, and April in Paris
A trench coat, a raincoat, and April in Paris. … April is the month of the in-between … Paris in April: April weather is famously fickle with sunshine and a passing shower. The morning begins with sunlight on the balcony. By midday, a slight wind gathers. By afternoon, a sudden, brief shower arrives. By evening,…
Victor Hugo, the Interior Designer – Paris exhibition
Victor Hugo, the Interior Designer – Paris exhibition. Explore Victor Hugo’s lesser-known talent as a decorator at the exhibition “Hugo décorateur” in Paris. Visitors will see how the great French writer transformed his homes into living works of art. The exhibition commenced on 13 November 2025 and continues until April 26, 2026. He had two…
Paris Winter Sales 2026: 7 January to 3 February
Paris Winter Sales 2026: 7 January to 3 February. The Paris Winter Sales have begun, with bargains over four weeks from 7 January to 3 February. The sales (Les Soldes) range from 30% to 70% reductions in the price of many goods, from department stores and malls to individual shops, elite to general brands, international…
Five Scents That Smell Like Paris (to wear in 2026)
Five Scents That Smell Like Paris (to wear in 2026). I was gifted a bottle of Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre perfume which I’m looking forward to wearing in 2026. In 2025, Parisian fragrance shifted away from excess and moved toward a feeling of confidence. Here are five scents that smell like Paris, ready for the 2026 New…
200 years of Le Figaro newspaper, French fashion, and beauty
200 years of Le Figaro newspaper, French fashion, and beauty. On 15 January 2026, the French newspaper Le Figaro will mark 200 years of continuous publication. Founded in 1826, the newspaper has survived revolutions, empires, republics, wars, occupations, technological upheavals, and the relentless churn of modern media. To celebrate, Le Figaro has released two commemorative projects: 1) a landmark…
2025 Year in Review by an Australian in Paris
2025 Year in Review by an Australian in Paris. As the year 2025 closes, Paris ice rinks, festive lights, and gift markets attract locals and tourists alike. This has not been an easy year, globally or personally. History has continued to unfold in complicated ways. There have been conflicts, losses, and uncertainty, but one thing…
Renoir, art, and murder in Belle Époque Paris
Renoir, art, and murder in Belle Époque Paris. Revenge Among the Renoirs by Jennifer King (2024) is a historical art history whodunit mystery with time travel. It is set in Paris in the 1880s – Belle Époque Paris. It is the first book in Jennifer King’s Art History Mysteries series, introducing Jade Beckham, an art restorer…
Paris 2025: A City Ready to Welcome the World Again
Paris 2025: A City Ready to Welcome the World Again. Paris has been optimistic in 2025. After several years of global uncertainty, the City of Light has renewed energy as tourists make their return by the millions. By the end of this year, 37.4 million visitors are expected to explore the Grand Paris region. It’s…
New green havens open in Paris
New green havens open in Paris. From rooftop gardens to rainwater parks, Paris is rewilding. Paris is creating eco-friendly spaces for walks, swimming, and relaxation outdoors. The city may be dense, but it’s growing greener every year. In the 18th arrondissement, the new swimming pool, the Piscine Solita-Salgado, pays tribute to a legendary swimmer and Resistance…
The art of John Singer Sargent Returns to Paris at the Musée d’Orsay
The art of John Singer Sargent Returns to Paris at the Musée d’Orsay. The John Singer Sargent exhibition in Paris 2025 at the Musée d’Orsay marks France’s long-overdue celebration of one of the most brilliant portrait and landscape painters of his time. This exhibition brings together Sargent’s luminous portraits and breathtaking travel scenes, offering visitors…
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