Where are the spire’s statues. Shouldn’t they be gracing the four corners of Notre-Dame de Paris’ spire? The location of the statutes for Notre Dame de Paris’ spire has been the best guarded secret and remnant of the pandemic.
Opening the daily newspaper, Le Parisien, the photo of a magnificent staircase in Printemps Haussmann met my eyes. After forty years, Printemps Haussmann reopened Le Grand Escalier (the Great Staircase). Get lost in the mirrors that reflect and the balustrades that twist to infinity. A major renovation project is complete. Forty …
Glancing at the Arts in the City‘s newsletter, the headline “Reservez une nuit d’hĂ´tel Ă l’ OpĂ©ra Garnier” (Reserve a night at the Opera Garnier) caught my eye. Mark your calendar and keep your computer open! Reservations open March 1 at 6 pm (CET-Paris). The first date to reserve is July 16. Sit down for the next piece …
After forty years, RER A is renovating between July 23 and August 21. Alternative transportation options are available. Two videos and a website explain the details. The RER A serves forty-six stations (35 RATP metro and 11 SNCF) and carries 308 million travelers a year with two minutes between trains. …