Buildings and Architecture, Trompe-l'oeil
If you’re alert while walking about Paris, you might notice walls painted with three dimensional images designed to give the illusion of reality. Often there are painted windows in an attempt to improve the look of the side of a large building without windows or...
Food, Drink, Pastry, Rainy Days in Paris
What do you do in Paris when it’s cold and rainy? You eat cassoulet! Cassoulet is a traditional meal from southwestern France made from beans and meat (usually sausage, pork and duck). It’s a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of food and was perfect for the...
