The seemingly madcap image of ‘flying’ water taxis ferrying Parisians up and the down the River Seine could soon become reality with tests on the futuristic vehicles to go ahead.
Source: Paris: ‘Flying’ water taxis to be tested on River Seine – The Local
KIM Kardashian’s thieves “demanded money not jewellery” fresh reports have claimed. Abdulrahman, the concierge working at l’Hôtel Pourtales the night of the raid, believes the men who held th…
Source: Kim Kardashian’s thieves ‘demanded money not jewellery’ during terrifying Paris robbery
Beer was further ensconced in Belgium with the arrival of Christianity and monks who began brewing to financially support their monasteries.
“I wanted to see if I’d be glad to see you again.” – Jean-Paul Belmondo in “Breathless”
Yes. Glad.
France has more than its share of old crazy laws… here are the weirdest ones.
Source: Fifteen of the most bizarre laws in France – The Local
Chanson Du Jour 10/26/2016: Pauline Croze performing “La Javanaise”
I think Serge Gainsbourg’s songwriting was at its best when he wasn’t attempting to shock with his “audio vérité” smutty songs. While 1967’s ” Je t’aime, Moi Non Plus” feels a bit skeevy today, “La Javanaise” feels like a cool breeze while walking along the Left Bank.
In this great 2010 clip from French TV’s Nouveaux Talents, Pauline Croze’ soulful wordless verse (1:35 to 2:20) is particularly merveilleux. Other good versions? Give a Spotify listen to Gainsbourg’s original and also one from (wait for it… wait for it…) Iggy Pop! Continue reading “Chanson Du Jour: La Javanaise”
