Weekend Links Week 17 features 16 articles all about current events in France. With all of the uncertainty heading into the weekend and a potential lockdown again in Paris, I’m going to highlight my favorite “happy” articles – including the ‘Emily in Paris’ soundtrack that will transport you to Paris, Ina Garten’s favorite places to wine and dine in Paris, the 12 most beautiful villages in France and more.
Weekend Links Week 17
“Gabrielle Chanel: Manifeste de Mode” Is the First Paris Retrospective for the Fashion Icon (I saw this yesterday and it was fabulous. I have a full post coming soon!)
Paris at Risk of Total Lockdown as Europe Cases Rise
From the Brothel to Beaux-Arts: She Should Have Been China’s Own Matisse
The Louvre: Palace as Palimpsest (a must-read for lovers of the Louvre)
A Timely Look at the Escape From Paris After Nazi Invasion
The ‘Emily In Paris’ Season 1 Soundtrack Will Transport You To France
Paris Shaken by Major Blast Noise Caused by Fighter Jet Breaking Sound Barrier (another fun thing that happened this week)
The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Paris Fashion Week Spring 2021 (a relaxing scroll)
The 12 Prettiest Villages in France
‘Cold, Windy, Empty…It Does Not Feel Like a Grand Slam’ (Roland Garros 2020)
‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Favorite Places to Wine and Dine in Paris (spoiler: her favorite is Le Voltaire. Same).
Chef Behind Parisian New-Wave Hit Dersou Dies (horrible news, his cooking videos during the confinement with his son were such a bright spot for me).
Mayors Fight ‘Brutal’ Coronavirus Rules Inflicted on French Cities
The Art & Origins of Running Across Paris Rooftops (anxiety)
Street Style Was Born at the Paris Racetracks
I hope you enjoyed week 17 of Weekend Links! I’d love to hear which articles about France were your favorites. Feel free to send me an email or leave a comment below. Bon week-end à tous!
