The Café Tournon – One of the Highlights of our “Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden” Walk

July 28th, 2017
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L. Lamar Wilson at Café Tournon
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L. Lamar Wilson from Tuscaloosa, Alabama poses in front of the Café Tournon just before entering to have lunch there. He took our “Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden” walking tour and was intrigued by the story about African-American writers, artists, and musicians who frequented the café in the 1950s.

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Our Weekly Restaurant Review – Savannah Coffee

July 26th, 2017
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Samantha Gilliams
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This week’s restaurant review was written by the Wells International Foundation‘s summer intern, Samantha Gilliams. Click here to read her review!

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Join Us for Our Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden Walk

July 25th, 2017
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Luxembourg Palace Viewed from the Upper Terrace
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Narrowest Apartment in Paris?

July 24th, 2017
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Narrow Apartment on Rue Lhomond
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Spotted on rue Lhomond in the 5th arrondissement. – Could this be the narrowest apartment in #Paris?

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Notre Dame Cathedral Viewed from Quai de la Tournelle

July 23rd, 2017
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Notre Dame Cathedral Viewed from Quai de la Tournelle
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Notre Dame Cathedral Viewed from Quai de la Tournelle

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The French Like to Read

July 22nd, 2017
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The French Like to Read
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A man reads a book while waiting for the bus.

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Raymond and Tamella Trapp Celebrate Their 10th Wedding Anniversary in Paris

July 21st, 2017
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Raymond and Tamella Trapp with Monique Y. Wells
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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!

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Our Weekly Restaurant Review – Le Georges

July 19th, 2017
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Tatiana Balabanis
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A Boat Passes under Pont Neuf

July 17th, 2017
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A Boat Passes under Pont Neuf
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The dome of the French Academy and the Eiffel Tower are in the background.

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Sweet Accordion Music on Rue Mouffetard

July 16th, 2017
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Sweet Accordion Music on Rue Mouffetard
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Jazz bands make their appearance on rue Mouffetard quite often, but accordionists are rare.

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