Community gardens in Paris – a re-growing trend. There are 1,064 community gardens in the Paris region covering 879 hectares. These are 2018 figures and may have increased in recent years, especially post-2022 after social distancing. Community gardens are categorized by their use, such as family gardens, shared gardens, social integration gardens, therapeutic gardens, andContinue reading “Community gardens in Paris – a re-growing trend”
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NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: CAPPING CREATIVITY, RINGFENCING WRITING, AND THE RIGHT TO RAMBLE – Blog # 28
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: CAPPING CREATIVITY, RINGFENCING WRITING, AND THE RIGHT TO RAMBLE – Blog # 28. Creativity is often portrayed as boundless, an unrestricted river that flows freely, uninhibited by rules or conventions. Yet, in the world of writing and creative expression, many writers find themselves paradoxically seeking boundaries—capping their creativity, ringfencing theirContinue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: CAPPING CREATIVITY, RINGFENCING WRITING, AND THE RIGHT TO RAMBLE – Blog # 28 “
Notre-Dame Cathedral re-opens to the public on 8 December 2024
Notre-Dame Cathedral re-opens to the public on 8 December 2024 The Notre-Dame Cathedral fire on 15 April 2019 was devastating. Fire, smoke, and water extensively damaged the cathedral, the spire fell, and the roof collapsed. On 8 November 2024 the bells of Notre-Dame rang for the first time since the fire, celebrating the intention toContinue reading “Notre-Dame Cathedral re-opens to the public on 8 December 2024”
After the Paris 2024 Olympics – what does Paris have now?
After the Paris 2024 Olympics – what does Paris have now? Paris was a party. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo, expressing gratitude to the people of Paris, said, “Thanks to the Games, we have found the joy in being together.” After the social distancing of the pandemic from 2020-2022, it was surely time to party hardContinue reading “After the Paris 2024 Olympics – what does Paris have now?”
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: GLAD, MAD AND SAD – Blog # 27
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: GLAD, MAD AND SAD – Blog # 27. Glad, mad and sad – emotions, emotions, emotions! In every novel, there are characters full of emotions. How are characters’ emotions written on the page? What emotions does an author want readers to feel – blissfully happy and excited for a character,Continue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: GLAD, MAD AND SAD – Blog # 27 “
Paris periphery
Paris periphery. An electric tramway operates around the perimeter of Paris – le périphérique – the periphery, locally known as the “periph.” Alongside the tramway rail circuit are pathways and streets that, more or less, follow the rail circuit. It’s a good circuit for running, walking, cycling, or taking the dog for a stroll.
When feeling depressed, visit the Paris Opera
When feeling depressed, visit the Paris Opera. Irish author James Joyce had a routine throughout most of his twenty years living in Paris: ‘He gets up around nine, writes a little, but spends most of the morning on the phone, and chins with his friends by the hour. Before lunch he plays and sings, andContinue reading “When feeling depressed, visit the Paris Opera”
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: THE LOVER OR THE CLICHÉ – Blog # 26
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: THE LOVER OR THE CLICHÉ – Blog # 26. This is Paris. There must be a lover in my new Paris book. Why? Because this is Paris. Oh, the cliché! Oh, the dilemma! ‘Cliché’ means that a phrase or idea or opinion – or even a character – is over-used. We’veContinue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: THE LOVER OR THE CLICHÉ – Blog # 26 “
Antique Fair, Paris
Antique Fair, Paris. The free annual Antique Fair is on again from 10-20 October 2024 in front of the Saint Sulpice Church in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Everything vintage and antique – from books to clothing, furniture, jewellery, kitchenware, linen, textiles, children’s toys, etc.
The Birth of Department Stores exhibition, Paris
The Birth of Department Stores exhibition, Paris. The exhibition “The Birth of Department Stores” – “La naissance des Grands Magasins” – at the Museum of Decorative Arts – Musée des Arts décoratifs (MAD) – in Paris from 10 April to 13 October 2024 explores the evolution of Parisian department stores from 1852 to 1925. It focuses on fashion, design,Continue reading “The Birth of Department Stores exhibition, Paris”