March 31, 2021 | By Heidi Ellison | Only in Paris
A couple of years ago, Paris Update published a rant I wrote called “The Uglification of Paris” and sent it to the mayor’s office. There was no direct response, but surprisingly – and probably coincidentally – a few things did … Read More
October 17, 2018 | By Heidi Ellison | Only in Paris
In principle, I am a supporter of Paris’s current mayor, Anne Hidalgo, who is up for re-election next year, but I strongly resent the way she has allowed the introduction of so many ugly elements into the streets of … Read More
July 11, 2018 | By Heidi Ellison | Museums, Only in Paris
The Cinémathèque Française is a treasure that is sorely underused by visitors to Paris. This great institution is frequented mainly by French cinephiles, who are legion, but it also provides a valuable service to the world of international cinema: for … Read More
May 24, 2017 | By Heidi Ellison | Only in Paris, What's New Living in Paris
Few will be surprised to hear it, but according to a study conducted by an adult app store, Lazeeva, Paris is the world’s most sex-positive city, followed by Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles. “Sex-positive” was defined as “having … Read More