My Life in Paris and Travels Around France
By now I’m sure you’ve heard that Paris and other regions in France are in a modified third lockdown. There are a few articles detailing exactly what that implies. My favorites from Weekend Links Week Twelve include why Paris is the best place in the world to go to the movies, photos of a Loire Valley “fixer upper,” and candy bar ads that show you what doesn’t make it onto the packaging. I hope you enjoy!
Happy Friday from France. The talk of this week was largely about the impending reconfinement in France. As it turns out, we are going to be under a version of lockdown in Paris (and other regions of France, although not nationally) for the next four weeks. This week’s Five Friday Finds from France is all food and market related. It features my new go-to French Apple Cider Vinegar, Dior Book Tote inspired Rive Gauche bags, the new Let’s Eat France book and more!
The pandemic has been in France and around the world for more than a year, but for me today is the anniversary. On the evening of March 16th, 2020 President Macron announced the first lockdown, for an initial period of 15 days. Romain, Dalton and I were already in Normandy, soon to be joined by more of Romain’s family.
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since “normal.” I’m honestly trying not to think about it too much, because in France I don’t feel like the light at the end of the tunnel is as bright as it is in the US. Weekend Links Week Eleven features articles about the current situation in France, as well as fun clips of the Chanel show, candidates for France’s favorite village in 2021, how to smell like Picasso, and several tours of gorgeous Parisian spaces.
This week spring blooms have continued to pop up around Paris. It’s a very welcome sight, and especially against the increasingly grey sky. We have lots of rain predicted in the forecast for the next week and afterwards I’m sure the city will be looking especially green. This week’s Five Friday Finds from France includes Le Voltaire’s à emporter menu, the best umbrella for Paris, an adorable set of Hotel Magique for Anthropologie French-inspired glasses and more.
