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#NoKingsParis Calling all Americans in Paris! Join us Saturday October 18th at Fontaine des Innocents (Les Halles) from 3-5pm to show the world we're against Trump's authoritarian regime ✊
October 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
#NoKingsParis Calling all Americans in Paris! Join us Saturday October 18th at Fontaine des Innocents (Les Halles) from 3-5pm to show the world we're against Trump's authoritarian regime ✊
Bravo to Josh Johnson for doing his second Paris show tonight in 36°c/95°f weather, no a/c, and....in his hoodie! 🙌🙌🙌 @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Bravo to Josh Johnson for doing his second Paris show tonight in 36°c/95°f weather, no a/c, and....in his hoodie! 🙌🙌🙌 @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
In other news, although it looks like a cliché right out of Emily in Paris, this is how the political rally announcing the candidacy of Pierre-Yves Bournazel for Mayor of #Paris began at Le Trianon last night. 😁 #Bournazel2026
June 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In other news, although it looks like a cliché right out of Emily in Paris, this is how the political rally announcing the candidacy of Pierre-Yves Bournazel for Mayor of #Paris began at Le Trianon last night. 😁 #Bournazel2026
British author Stephen Clarke launching his latest book -- Charles Frederick Worth, The Englishman Who Invented Parisian Haute Couture -- Thursday May 22nd at the Abbey Bookshop in Paris (29 rue Parcheminerie, 5th), 7pm.
May 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
British author Stephen Clarke launching his latest book -- Charles Frederick Worth, The Englishman Who Invented Parisian Haute Couture -- Thursday May 22nd at the Abbey Bookshop in Paris (29 rue Parcheminerie, 5th), 7pm.
Paris was hot and sunny this morning, and then suddenly the hailstorm arrived! #springtimeparis
May 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Paris was hot and sunny this morning, and then suddenly the hailstorm arrived! #springtimeparis
April 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tickets just went on sale for the May 24th electro dance party at #Versailles with DJ Bob Sinclar: www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/event/versai... (#FOMO alert: they will likely sell out within a few hours)
February 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Tickets just went on sale for the May 24th electro dance party at #Versailles with DJ Bob Sinclar: www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/event/versai... (#FOMO alert: they will likely sell out within a few hours)
Fell in love with this painting/collage by TomaDee (Thomas Chedeville), spotted at the District13 Art Fair at Drouot earlier this month, just makes me laugh every time I look at it:
"Fall in love with your problems maybe they leave you too"
😂😂😂
"Fall in love with your problems maybe they leave you too"
😂😂😂
January 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fell in love with this painting/collage by TomaDee (Thomas Chedeville), spotted at the District13 Art Fair at Drouot earlier this month, just makes me laugh every time I look at it:
"Fall in love with your problems maybe they leave you too"
😂😂😂
"Fall in love with your problems maybe they leave you too"
😂😂😂
Can't wait for the 6th annual District 13 Art Fair next week at Drouot! Among the 170 street/urban artists will be two of my faves, Seth (one of his pieces pictured here) and D*Face. district13artfair.com
#D13ArtFair #ParisStreetArt #Paris
#D13ArtFair #ParisStreetArt #Paris
January 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Can't wait for the 6th annual District 13 Art Fair next week at Drouot! Among the 170 street/urban artists will be two of my faves, Seth (one of his pieces pictured here) and D*Face. district13artfair.com
#D13ArtFair #ParisStreetArt #Paris
#D13ArtFair #ParisStreetArt #Paris
Seems Tuesday is my lucky day, I've managed to get reservations for Notre Dame Cathedral three Tuesdays in a row (always last minute.... I tried three times today, and only saw an open slot on the third try). Taking friends who haven't gotten in yet. Don't give up! #notredame #paris
December 31, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Seems Tuesday is my lucky day, I've managed to get reservations for Notre Dame Cathedral three Tuesdays in a row (always last minute.... I tried three times today, and only saw an open slot on the third try). Taking friends who haven't gotten in yet. Don't give up! #notredame #paris
Yes, the "Point Zero" plaque in front of Notre Dame Cathedral (placed there in 1924) is still there after 5 years behind the reconstruction barriers, but it's currently covered by a metal plate bolted on top of it. Do you know what Point Zero symbolizes?
#pointzero #paris #notredame
#pointzero #paris #notredame
December 24, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Yes, the "Point Zero" plaque in front of Notre Dame Cathedral (placed there in 1924) is still there after 5 years behind the reconstruction barriers, but it's currently covered by a metal plate bolted on top of it. Do you know what Point Zero symbolizes?
#pointzero #paris #notredame
#pointzero #paris #notredame
Here's the line to get skates (I waited 30 minutes, my friend in the line for size 42 waited 40 minutes).
December 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Here's the line to get skates (I waited 30 minutes, my friend in the line for size 42 waited 40 minutes).
FYI, if you're trying to get into Notre Dame Cathedral tomorrow (Monday), a few new time slots just opened a few minutes ago (this is a screenshot from the website, not the app): resa.notredamedeparis.fr/fr/reservati...
#NotreDameCathedral #Paris
#NotreDameCathedral #Paris
December 22, 2024 at 6:02 PM
FYI, if you're trying to get into Notre Dame Cathedral tomorrow (Monday), a few new time slots just opened a few minutes ago (this is a screenshot from the website, not the app): resa.notredamedeparis.fr/fr/reservati...
#NotreDameCathedral #Paris
#NotreDameCathedral #Paris
#IceSkating at the #GrandPalaisdesGlaces at night, with DJ, flashy lights, and huge crowds. Even with tickets, you'll spend most of the night in lines (getting in, getting skates, returning skates). Zero holiday decor. In the day you see the atrium better, but there's no music. #Paris #Christmas
December 22, 2024 at 11:04 AM
#IceSkating at the #GrandPalaisdesGlaces at night, with DJ, flashy lights, and huge crowds. Even with tickets, you'll spend most of the night in lines (getting in, getting skates, returning skates). Zero holiday decor. In the day you see the atrium better, but there's no music. #Paris #Christmas
If you're visiting the Tuileries Christmas Market, note that the metro station Tuileries closes weekends from 4-11pm because of the massive crowds (the stations tunnels are too narrow). Use metro Concorde, Pyramides, or Palais Royal instead. #Paris #marchedenoel #christmasmarket #tuileries
December 21, 2024 at 11:59 AM
If you're visiting the Tuileries Christmas Market, note that the metro station Tuileries closes weekends from 4-11pm because of the massive crowds (the stations tunnels are too narrow). Use metro Concorde, Pyramides, or Palais Royal instead. #Paris #marchedenoel #christmasmarket #tuileries
❄️ Glacière metro station is being turned into a ski station today through Friday, from noon-6pm! ⛷️
On the program: ski simulator, photocall in a cable car, and other surprises, all part of the RATP's numerous Christmas events on its metro and RER network. ☃️
On the program: ski simulator, photocall in a cable car, and other surprises, all part of the RATP's numerous Christmas events on its metro and RER network. ☃️
December 18, 2024 at 11:21 AM
❄️ Glacière metro station is being turned into a ski station today through Friday, from noon-6pm! ⛷️
On the program: ski simulator, photocall in a cable car, and other surprises, all part of the RATP's numerous Christmas events on its metro and RER network. ☃️
On the program: ski simulator, photocall in a cable car, and other surprises, all part of the RATP's numerous Christmas events on its metro and RER network. ☃️
Sunday concert at Église Saint Eustache in Paris
December 15, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Sunday concert at Église Saint Eustache in Paris
Saint Eustache Church celebrated the 40th anniversary of its soup kitchen tonight with a special concert before the Sunday organ recital.
#StEustache #Paris
#StEustache #Paris
December 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Saint Eustache Church celebrated the 40th anniversary of its soup kitchen tonight with a special concert before the Sunday organ recital.
#StEustache #Paris
#StEustache #Paris
Notre Dame Cathedral is even better than I'd hoped, the colors in the chapels are stunning! 😍
Only critique is the ugly new flooring (only in some sections, so you can see the difference).
Will go back to see the stained glass on a sunny day. ☀️
#notredame #paris #cathedral
Only critique is the ugly new flooring (only in some sections, so you can see the difference).
Will go back to see the stained glass on a sunny day. ☀️
#notredame #paris #cathedral
December 15, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Notre Dame Cathedral is even better than I'd hoped, the colors in the chapels are stunning! 😍
Only critique is the ugly new flooring (only in some sections, so you can see the difference).
Will go back to see the stained glass on a sunny day. ☀️
#notredame #paris #cathedral
Only critique is the ugly new flooring (only in some sections, so you can see the difference).
Will go back to see the stained glass on a sunny day. ☀️
#notredame #paris #cathedral
Open house this weekend at the Cristallerie Schweitzer on Canal St-Martin. Founded in 1890, it's the last artisan crystal atelier in Paris, and in danger of closing.
Donate to support here: www.cristalleries-schweitzer-paris.com
Visit the workshop: 84 Quai Jemmapes, Sunday from 1:30-6:30pm.
Donate to support here: www.cristalleries-schweitzer-paris.com
Visit the workshop: 84 Quai Jemmapes, Sunday from 1:30-6:30pm.
November 23, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Open house this weekend at the Cristallerie Schweitzer on Canal St-Martin. Founded in 1890, it's the last artisan crystal atelier in Paris, and in danger of closing.
Donate to support here: www.cristalleries-schweitzer-paris.com
Visit the workshop: 84 Quai Jemmapes, Sunday from 1:30-6:30pm.
Donate to support here: www.cristalleries-schweitzer-paris.com
Visit the workshop: 84 Quai Jemmapes, Sunday from 1:30-6:30pm.
Demonstrations across France today -- this one at Place de la République in Paris -- on the occasion of the November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. ✊♀️
#womensrights
#womensrights
November 23, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Demonstrations across France today -- this one at Place de la République in Paris -- on the occasion of the November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. ✊♀️
#womensrights
#womensrights