The Parisian love affair with the United States
Jan 3rd, 2013, 02:50 PM
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The Parisian love affair with the United States
Actually, I should say "French" love affair rather than "Parisian" but I just documented what can be seen in Paris. Other examples abound all over the country.
I just wanted to show what an important place the United States has in the heart of the French for all sorts of reasons -- the shared history, some admirable politicians but also culture and science.
I have therefore modestly titled my report "The United States of Paris". Here it is: http://tinyurl.com/usofparis
I just wanted to show what an important place the United States has in the heart of the French for all sorts of reasons -- the shared history, some admirable politicians but also culture and science.
I have therefore modestly titled my report "The United States of Paris". Here it is: http://tinyurl.com/usofparis
Jan 3rd, 2013, 03:31 PM
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Paris has a long-standing love affair with American jazz, as Woody Allen and other movie-makers have memorialized. I went browsing for stars beyond Ella (richly deserving as she is) and found, as expected, her pal Louis at Place Louis Armstrong, 75013.
I didn't locate a patch of terrain for Duke Ellington, to my surprise. But down the Seine, at Acheres, rue Duke Ellington runs into rue Django Reinhard at one end of its few blocks, and on the other end into rue Claude Debussy. It is also a block away from rue Maurice Revel. That qualifies as keeping good company. Wikipedia tells me the town is about 24 miles from central Paris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ach%C3%A8res,_Yvelines
I look forward to seeing other posts pointing out the American tales told by Parisien byways.
I didn't locate a patch of terrain for Duke Ellington, to my surprise. But down the Seine, at Acheres, rue Duke Ellington runs into rue Django Reinhard at one end of its few blocks, and on the other end into rue Claude Debussy. It is also a block away from rue Maurice Revel. That qualifies as keeping good company. Wikipedia tells me the town is about 24 miles from central Paris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ach%C3%A8res,_Yvelines
I look forward to seeing other posts pointing out the American tales told by Parisien byways.
Jan 3rd, 2013, 04:21 PM
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Wonderful! And I agree that it's been there since we have been. I went to the Picpus Cemetery one year in Paris on July 4 to see the celebration for Lafayette and was astounded at the veneration for America and the connection between the two countries. If you haven't been there on that day, go...the speeches and the music and the tributes are amazing (it's a small event...no big deal, but really emphasizes the bonds).
Jan 3rd, 2013, 05:13 PM
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What? No Le Tennessee? Of course, it would require you to venture into the 6th and I know your "love" for that arrondisement....LOL!
As always, this wa great fun. I imagine that you Kerouac, are the inspiration for the Dos Equis " most interesting man in the world". Oui?
As always, this wa great fun. I imagine that you Kerouac, are the inspiration for the Dos Equis " most interesting man in the world". Oui?
Jan 3rd, 2013, 06:02 PM
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The Rosa Park named station is brilliant. Enjoyed the photos. Thanks.
Most Americans joined the French war effort by enlisting in the Foreign Legion. The Lafayette Escadrille was made up of mostly American aviators. Edith Wharton also lived on the place des Etats Unis.
Do take StCirq's advice and go to the Picpus Cemetery. It's so much more than Lafayette. Though the story is that he took a barrel full of dirt from Bunker Hill in Boston/Charlestown on his return visit to the US in 1825 so he when he died he could be buried in US soil.
Lots of French/ American connections. Your photo essay is a great illustration.
Most Americans joined the French war effort by enlisting in the Foreign Legion. The Lafayette Escadrille was made up of mostly American aviators. Edith Wharton also lived on the place des Etats Unis.
Do take StCirq's advice and go to the Picpus Cemetery. It's so much more than Lafayette. Though the story is that he took a barrel full of dirt from Bunker Hill in Boston/Charlestown on his return visit to the US in 1825 so he when he died he could be buried in US soil.
Lots of French/ American connections. Your photo essay is a great illustration.
Jan 5th, 2013, 03:39 PM
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So the French love us? Well right back atcha France, I love France too. France is the one country that seems to have it all. The only thing I don't like about France is that it's so far away, but well worth the trip.
I'm sure you've all heard the French are rude and they all hate Americans. The funny thing is you always hear that from people who have never been to France.
Vive le France!!
I'm sure you've all heard the French are rude and they all hate Americans. The funny thing is you always hear that from people who have never been to France.
Vive le France!!
