The French Like to Read
Photograph by Discover Paris!
A man reads a book while waiting for the bus.
The French Like to Read
July 22nd, 2017 Raymond and Tamella Trapp Celebrate Their 10th Wedding Anniversary in Paris
July 21st, 2017 
Raymond and Tamella Trapp with Monique Y. Wells
Photograph by Discover Paris!
Raymond and Tamella Trapp pose with our own Monique Y. Wells in front of the obelisk at place de la Concorde. Monique led the Trapps and their friends (not pictured) on our black history tour called “On the Grandest of Avenues” yesterday. Mr. and Mrs Trapp came to Paris to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
A good time was had by all!
Click here for information about our black history in Paris tours and our gourmet activities: discoverparis.net.
Our Weekly Restaurant Review – Le Georges
July 19th, 2017 
Tatiana Balabanis
Photograph by Discover Paris!
This week’s restaurant review was written by the Wells International Foundation‘s summer intern, Tatiana Balabanis. Click here to read her review!
A Boat Passes under Pont Neuf
July 17th, 2017 
A Boat Passes under Pont Neuf
Photograph by Discover Paris!
The dome of the French Academy and the Eiffel Tower are in the background.
Sweet Accordion Music on Rue Mouffetard
July 16th, 2017 
Sweet Accordion Music on Rue Mouffetard
Photograph by Discover Paris!
Jazz bands make their appearance on rue Mouffetard quite often, but accordionists are rare.
Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden
July 16th, 2017 
Cassandra, Kyna, Charles, and Samantha
Photograph by Discover Paris!
Cassandra, Kyna, Charles, and Samantha pose for a photograph on the steps of the upper terrace of the Luxembourg Garden. They took our “Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden” walk today. A good time was had by all!
Traveling to Paris soon? Click here to view our schedule for this popular walk: http://discoverparis.net/scheduled-walking-tours/.
The Eternal Quest for Beautiful Fesses – Our Fesses of the Month
July 15th, 2017 
Nymphe Allongée by Auguste Guénot
Photograph by Discover Paris!
This lovely nymph was sculpted by Auguste Guénot and placed on the esplanade of the Tokyo Palace for the International Exhibition of Arts and Technology of 1937.
Click here for a close-up view!
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Lion by Heuraux in the Luxembourg Garden
July 14th, 2017 
View of the Luxembourg Palace
Photograph by Discover Paris!
Explore the Luxembourg Garden and learn about black history there. Click here to see our schedule: http://discoverparis.net/scheduled-walking-tours.
Place de l’Estrapade
July 13th, 2017 
Place de l’Estrapade
Photograph by Discover Paris!
I pass by place de L’Estrapade often, on my way to meet clients for our popular Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden walk. The square is a peaceful place. There is a café across the street and a nearby boulangerie where one can purchase a wide variety of sandwiches for a light lunch in the shade of the Paulownia trees.
Our Book – Dining Out in Paris
July 12th, 2017 
A 5-Star Review of Our Book “Dining Out in Paris” — It’s essential reading before you get to the City of Light!
Click here to read the review: http://ow.ly/fZ4230co4Nd
