Depending on how much of a purist you are, this institution has been a legendary literary gathering spot since either 1919 or 1951. It’s part English-language bookstore and part sanctuary for expat writers, artists and bohemians, many of whom bunk upstairs and volunteer in the shop. Sylvia Beach, an American expat, founded the original Shakespeare […]
Pozzetto
€10 for two cones of gelato and worth every penny! This tiny shop in the Marais serves up flavors (parfums) such as Fior di Latte, Crema del Pozzetto and Pistacchio du Roi de Sicile. Does it really matter what each one is? Just order one. You’ll love it. 39, rue du Roi de Sicile, Paris, […]
Petit Palais
This palatial palace, across from the Grand Palace, houses the Musée des Beaux Arts de la Ville de Paris. The collection is a bit of a hodgepodge and includes decorative arts, paintings and sculptures spanning ancient Greek and Roman times to the twentieth century. Pieces by Monet, Courbet, Delacroix, Rodin, Pisssarro and other greats […]
Edward Steichen at MNHA
Photographer Edward Steichen is one of Luxembourg’s most famous artists. He took his first photograph in 1895 and his career took off when he met Alfred Stieglitz in New York in 1900. The two friends formed the Photosecession Group and the photography journal Camera Work. Steichen’s career spanned over 30 years and included commercial […]
Casual Passerby I Met
So much more interesting than pointless celebrity glorification: Braco Dimitrijević, a pioneer of conceptual art, displays his Casual Passerby series which features portraits of strangers he has encountered all over the world. The above piece is entitled “Casual Passerby I Met at 4:43 PM, Luxembourg 2010” and is hanging on the National Library on rue […]
Esch-sur-Sûre Castle
This castle sits high on a hill and is protected by a sharp turn in the River Sûre, which surrounds the town and the castle on three sides, providing a natural moat. The structure is in ruins, but the 250 residents of Esch-sur-Sûre can sleep at night since there’s little risk of getting attacked. […]
Esch-sur-Sûre
This town of 250 residents is the second-smallest commune (communes are nation-wide administrative divisions of which Luxembourg, the country, has 116) in Luxembourg. Esch-sur-Sûre is located in northwest Luxembourg and is a 45-minute drive from Luxembourg City. The river Sauer winds through the area and Upper Lake Sûre is to the west. There’s a lot […]
Design City Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s stylish touch: industrial and urban design is integrated into daily life, courtesy of MUDAM (Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean) and the City of Luxembourg.
Oh, vel’oh!
Luxembourg’s bicycle share system is the best bargain in town. The first half hour of use is free; thereafter the first hour is 1€ and up to 24 hours is 5€. What better way to sightsee or get from Point A to Point B than on two wheels? There are 54 stations in Luxembourg’s city […]
Casino Luxembourg
C’est forum d’art contemporain – nary a blackjack table in sight. This is one of the most appealing museums in Luxembourg. In addition to two floors of well-curated exhibites, there is also an extensive art library in which to lose yourself. Second Lives: Jeux masqués et autres Je explores identity, both genuine and fabricated, through […]
