This weekend the Journées du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days) are happening and I am beyond excited to be going to Elysée Palace and the Arc de Triomphe to see the Christo installation. I’m also excited just to recharge a bit with Dalton! Some of my favorites from Weekend Links Week 38 include photos of the new Laura Gonzalez designed Saint James Hotel, a list of great restaurants near popular Paris museums, descriptions of the four restaurants in the new Cheval Blanc Paris hotel, and a list of nine common mistakes to avoid in Paris. Enjoy!
Weekend Links: Week 38
A Fox-Style News Network Rides a Wave of Discontent in France
Daniel Buren Brings Disruptive Art to France’s Presidential Palace
France Celebrates 40 Years of High-Speed TGV Trains
France Suspends 3,000 Unvaccinated Health Workers Without Pay
The Liberation of Paris From Cars Is Working
France Is Mad. But Not That Mad.
The New Laura Gonzalez-Designed Saint James Hotel Is a Parisian Oasis
Christo Arc de Triomphe Installation That Took 60 Years to Become Reality is Confusing Tourists. I’m going on Sunday and can’t wait!
A Deep Dive Into Matisse’s ‘The Red Studio’
Gagosian Will Open Its Third Parisian Gallery in October
“Loves Brings Love”: 40 Designers Will Pay Tribute to Alber Elbaz at Paris Fashion Week
Biden’s ‘Incomprehensible’ Travel Ban on European Visitors Widens Transatlantic Rift. “…but here the Biden administration may have to think a little less American — and a little more French.”
In Paris, You’ll Definitely Be Visiting These Museums. Don’t Get Stuck Eating at Tourist Traps. A great and convenient list of restaurants!
9 Common Travel Mistakes to Avoid in Paris, According to a Local. I agree – except I still think there are benefits to visiting in August and December.
The New Cheval Blanc Is a Culinary Tour de Force in Paris
Virgil Abloh on His Creative Connection with Christo
A Series about Karl Lagerfeld is Coming Soon to Disney+
At $1,500 a Night, Cheval Blanc Paris Is LVMH’s Newest Bauble
Meet the Gallerist Who Is Determined to Diversify the Paris Art World
Christo’s Plan to Wrap L’Arc de Triomphe Defies Falcons, the Pandemic—And Death
Man Angers the French By Loving His Potato Too Much
Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Is Wrapped in Fabrics After 60 Years of Planning
I hope you enjoyed week 38 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 et à toutes!
