Heidi Ellison
Paris Update Events 06.03.2023
March 8 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Sans Toit ni Loi, directed by Agnès Varda. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris March 8–12 Restored film festival The latest edition of Toute la Mémoire du Monde brings to light the … Read More
Le Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval
The House the Postman Built
You have probably heard of the Watts Towers in Los Angeles, but have you heard of the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval in France? Both are amazing structures, each one built by an ordinary man in the grip of an … Read More
Paris Update Events 27.02.2023
March 3 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Youssef Salem a du Succès, directed by Baya Kasmi. L’Entrepôt Cinema, Paris March 4 Celebrating Artaud Patti Smith and Stephan Crasneanscki of Soundwalk Collective take to the stage to pay … Read More
Korean Barbecue Grill (KBG)
Coulda Been a Contender
When the friend who had accompanied me on my recent return trip to Jong-no Samgyetang told me that she had discovered another Korean restaurant that was a strong rival, I had to try it right away. After all, in my … Read More
Paris Update Events 13.02.2023
Through February 18 Street art show The exhibition Urbain de Paname, held in a former skating rink, presents the work of 30 street artists, including Banksy OBEY, Kaws and Invader. Patinoire de Saint-Ouen Through February 18 Dance festival Performances by … Read More
A Nosa Casa Galicia
Galician Outpost in Paris
Many, many years ago, I read in a French guidebook to Paris that there was a Galician restaurant on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir near where I lived in the 11th arrondissement. My roommate and I had our doubts, having never … Read More
Paris Update Events 06.02.2023
February 16 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Rascals, directed by Jimmy Laporal-Tresor. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris Through February 11 World music The Festival Au Fil des Voix presents concerts by musicians from around the globe. Various … Read More
The Paris Update Restaurant Awards 2023
Last Year's Best Paris Restaurants
When I first came to Paris as a tourist a couple of decades ago, visitors often made the remark that it was impossible to eat badly here. After many a mediocre restaurant meal, I soon realized that that dictum was … Read More
Paris Update Events 30.01.2023
February 3 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Lycéen, directed by Christophe Honoré. L’Entrepôt Cinema, Paris February 3–5 Behind closed doors Book now for Paris Face Cachéefor unusual experiences in places that are normally closed to the public, … Read More
Paris Update Events 20.01.2023
January 19 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Enfants des Autres, directed by Rebecca Zlotowski. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris January 19-22 Literary evenings Readings, retrospectives on writers and other events in French libraries, bookshops, museums, etc. … Read More