In a quiet corner of Paris, France, the Musee Jacquemart-Andre beckoned me. Less crowded and more sedate than other museums on a weekday afternoon, I walked quickly from my hotel, close to the Arc de Triomphe, to be on time for a tearoom “invitation” (reservations recommended for the cafe and museum, especially on busy weekends.) […]
The Centre Pompidou in Paris, France, is closing on September 22, 2025. It housed Muse’e National d’Art Moderne, Europe’s largest modernistic art collection, but will be shut down for five years while the Centre undergoes building restoration work for asbestos abatement, accessibility upgrades, and energy improvements. The Pompidou is known for its innovative glass and […]
Arrondissements and Gothic churches tell the well-rounded story of Paris, France. First of all, “arrondissement” in French means “rounding.” It describes the shape of the 20 arrondissements, or districts, of Paris. Moreso, it differentiates the unique culture and history of Parisian neighborhoods. For example, the Temple Arrondissement (3rd,) is known for its Marais neighborhood’s Middle […]