Archive - The Paris Palette

Paris Novels to Read This Summer

It’s July, which means half of Paris has gone on les vacances, while the other half is starting to pack for their summer escape in August.

Jul 9 •

The Oldest Flower Shop in Paris

Stepping into L’Arrosoir is what I imagine it was like for Mary Lennox to step into the Secret Garden.

Jul 1 •

May 2025

A year of drawing strangers on the Paris Metro

What I've learned and observed from this year-long project

May 3 •

February 2025

The carefully curated colors of Paris

Plus a Q&A with Paris-based illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner

Feb 27 •

Getting through the Paris grey with Mimosa

And no, I am not talking about the drink.

Feb 6 •

August 2024

A recap of the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are over and I don’t know what to do with myself.

Aug 14, 2024 •

July 2024

Historical References You May Have Missed During the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony on Friday was incroyable. I cried at the end when Celine Dion made her spectacular comeback and I’ve already…

Jul 28, 2024 •

With the Paris 2024 Olympics kicking off soon, here's a look back at the last time the city hosted the games.

Jul 22, 2024 •

June 2024

Fête de la Musique

How an American inspired France's national day of music

Jun 21, 2024 •

April 2024

It's Fish Day in France

Watch your back for fish today in France

Apr 1, 2024 •

October 2023

The Fight for the Paris Bouquinistes

Why the Olympics could spell disaster for Paris's iconic booksellers

Oct 1, 2023 •

August 2023

How to survive August in Paris

The short answer: Go on les vacances.

Aug 29, 2023 •

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