Category Archives: Haussmann

Histories and Mysteries – Place St. Sulpice

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Exploring New Neighborhoods – St Sulpice   Like most large cities, Paris is subdivided into functioning neighborhoods—communities containing all the resources supporting daily life.  It will take us years, if ever, to become acquainted with all of Paris’ neighborhoods.  Each … Continue reading →

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Paris Surprises – What’s in a Name?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

October 3, 2017  Surprises: Place de l’Estrapade   Paris is full of surprises, often where they’re least expected.  The other day, Nancy and I set off to revisit the haunts of our first shared visit to Paris in 2013, rue … Continue reading →

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Paris — City of Light

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

Paris, Ville Lumiere,  Tuesday September 26, 2017 I have always wondered how Paris got this nickname.  (Apparently one explanation has to do with Paris being the first European city to light its streets, with tens of thousands of gas lamps, … Continue reading →

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