Tag: france
Peeking into Librairie du Globe – a Russian bookstore in Paris – Part 1
While wandering down Boulevard Beaumarchais on Le Marais side in Paris, we came across a small bookstore with a dim, inviting glow inside. It wasn’t part of any chain but clearly an independent shop with its own character and carefully chosen shelves. This is Librarire du Globe, a destination for anyone in Paris with an…
Louis Jou ? – a Book-Designer in Provence
We’ve always had a soft spot for books and have shared our favorite bookstores around the world on this blog. So when we discovered a historic book-designer in Provence, we knew it deserved a story of its own. While we were on a walking tour of Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles mountain, northeast of Arles,…
Seeing the Cezanne Au Jas De Bouffan show in Aix-en-Provence
In 2025, Aix-en-Provence is honoring its most famous resident, Paul Cézanne, with citywide celebrations aimed at restoring him to the heart of his beloved hometown. We visited the centerpiece of these events—the international Cézanne au Jas de Bouffan exhibition at the Musée Granet. The other events include the reopening of the Cézanne family home (Jas…
Looking back at our trips in 2025, Part 2
Happy New Year ! Every year we look back on our travels from the past twelve months. This year we’re sharing our destinations in three parts—we took three big trips, each with multiple interesting stops. This is part 2 of the 3-part series. Let’s start with some French music. Click ▶ to play In the…