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Peeking into Librairie du Globe – a Russian bookstore in Paris – Part 2
Continuing from Part 1… While exploring the ground floor of Librairie du Globe in Paris, we noticed a soft green light glowing through the glass bricks beneath our feet—an intriguing hint that another hidden level of the bookstore awaited below. Enjoy some music while browsing. A narrow staircase next to the sales counter lead downstairs…
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…