If you’re visiting France this weekend, I apologize. There’s a canicule (heat wave) across the entire country. Paris is especially miserable because of the lack of air-conditioning and, thanks to all of the beautiful stone buildings and roads, the city tends to retain heat like a pizza oven. The good news is by next week temperatures will be back to normal. Other than essential café outings and trips to the grocery store (bigger ones are air-conditioned), we will be locking ourselves inside the apartment, with the mobile AC unit on full blast. It’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 25 include a list of six Parisian mansions you can stay in, glimpses of the Hubert de Givenchy auction, and a guide to Paris in the summer. Enjoy!
Weekend Links Week 25
Yankees Inform MLB They Want to Play in First Major League Games in Paris
Parts of Europe Sizzle in Heat Wave
France Produces Offshore Wind Power for the First Time
Archaeologists Race Against Time to Study Crumbling 1,300-year-old Shipwreck
France, Germany, Italy, Romania Back Ukraine’s Bid for EU Membership
Why a French Heat Wave Could Mean Hunger in North Africa
Bordeaux Region Bans Outdoor Events as Heat Wave Hits France
Unfinished Work by Leonardo da Vinci Heads ‘Home’ to French Chateau Where He Died
The Menus Alain Ducasse Prepared For The European Space Agency
The 6 Most Luxurious Paris Mansions That You Can Actually Stay In. Some fabulous hotels that I work with regularly. Contact me here if you need assistance picking the perfect place to stay in Paris or France!
When was the Camera Invented? Frenchman Credited with Invention of Camera in 1816.
Never-Before-Seen Sketchbooks of Drawings Picasso Made With His Daughter Maya Go on View in Paris
Romancing the Stones — Insider Tales, Challenges, and Aha Moments from the DMA’s Blockbuster Cartier Exhibit. I’m dying to see this – if you’re in Dallas before September 18th be sure to check it out!
Searching for my Joie de Vivre in the French Riviera
Five Burgundy Wine Producers You Should Have on Your Radar, According to the Experts
Celebrating “Le Grand Hubert”—Inside the Givenchy Auction at Christie’s Paris. I didn’t make it to Christie’s in time but Romain and I went to the tribute at Galerie Kugel and it was fabulous!
7 Fascinating Facts About Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
As US Road Deaths Rise, France Is Safer Than Ever. Why?
Netflix Launches European Walking Tours Inspired by their Shows. If you want to see these places in France with actual locals, contact me here.
The Best Room at: The Hôtel Madame Rêve Paris
Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne: What’s the Difference?
T&C Travel Guide: Paris in the Summer
A Parisian General Store’s Radical Message for Its Customers? Buy Less. Thanks to my friend and amazing artist Sonja Bajic for introducing me to this store!
Leonardo DiCaprio Visits Fields in France Where the Eco-Friendly Champagne He Invested in Is Made
The Best Hotels with a View in Paris. A good list, but there are a few mistakes. Again, you can contact me here for assistance in planning the perfect Paris trip.
Designer Meruert Tolegen on the $10 French Hand Cream She Brings Everywhere
Immersive Art Exhibits Are Money-Minting Machines, and Monet Is Next
I hope you enjoyed week 25 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 toutes et à tous!