Article by Frank Cierpial Contrefaçon in French, means “counterfeit items” in English. Yes, in Paris you can find museums for the authentic and the unauthentic, but the atmosphere is totally …
Museums/Expos
New at Le Musée du Chocolat
Article by Frank Cierpial Whenever I read travel guides for Paris or watch shows on the travel channel on Paris, they always talk about the same things. They base everything …
A few (almost) secret gardens in Paris
So the month of July in Paris was a-wash with warmpth and sunlight, but sadly I didn’t get to go out and enjoy it that much since I was dealing …
Dries Van Noten Retrospective
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs often has fashion exhibits that are of the utmost quality. I have seen a few there, and most recently the Dries Van Noten Inspirations retrospective …
Some Things Never Change : 19th Century Parisian Activities
Expo : Les Parisiens de Daumier. Until March 4th… HURRY! 3€ Entry. Galerie du Crédit Municipal de Paris 55, rue des Francs-Bourgeois – 75004 Paris. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm – Closed Sundays …
THAT Lou – Museum Treasure Hunt
I have been dying to write about THAT Lou for some time now, but I wanted to do so with the voice of experience. Alas, time and scheduling constraints have …
Why Visit Paris in October
Post by Jenny Bailey Why Visit Paris in October? Well, I’ll tell ya! In October, Paris is packed with personality. From art to fashion (et vin, bien sûr) here are …
NYC Expo : Punk, From Chaos to Couture
Post by Frank Cierpial Ever since I have started making annual trips to Paris to help make my dream come true, I begin to go through a cycle of emotions. …
Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity
Post by Frank Cierpial Paris has always been a city loved by artists. How can it not be? Paris is beautiful twenty four hours a day in every light. In …
Most Romantic Spot in Paris : Artistically Ardent
Now an on-going series exploring the “most romantic” spots in Paris, I have written on the romance in the open air along the water in the City of Lights, as …