This is one of the articles I'm letting out into the world for free — part of our ‘French Culture Deep-Dive Collection’, where I go deeper… well beyond the topics of travel, moving to France, et al, and deep into the France that refuses to be simple.
It was my absolute pleasure. You'll find a rather eclectic collection of articles I've written here on the MyFrenchLife Zine as I follow my insatiable, incurable curiosity ;)
I loved this! I get the sense that retrospectively, even those in the pro car camp will come to appreciate how Hidalgo has added more green space and pedestrians zones. When I go walking by the Seine, I'm always surprised that the quays were kept as a road for so long.
Audrey, I couldn't agree with you more. Paris is much more livable as a city now - well fpr most people ;) other than the car brigade... Thanks for popping in to add your thoughts.
Thanks for sharing this Judy. I am currently writing a piece on the same subject - as many of us are. I thought your article was not only informative, but balanced and fair, a real accomplishment when it comes to Hidalgo who is seen as a hero or an arch-enemy. Brava!
Thank you for sharing this 🙏
It was my absolute pleasure. You'll find a rather eclectic collection of articles I've written here on the MyFrenchLife Zine as I follow my insatiable, incurable curiosity ;)
Judy
I loved this! I get the sense that retrospectively, even those in the pro car camp will come to appreciate how Hidalgo has added more green space and pedestrians zones. When I go walking by the Seine, I'm always surprised that the quays were kept as a road for so long.
Audrey, I couldn't agree with you more. Paris is much more livable as a city now - well fpr most people ;) other than the car brigade... Thanks for popping in to add your thoughts.
Judy
This is excellent.
Very kind praise indeed, Bonnie - it's much appreciated, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it :)
Judy
Thanks for this article Judy, very informative and the perfect introduction to Parisian politics and Hidalgo's legacy, I'll be sharing it!
My pleasure Suzanne and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this Judy. I am currently writing a piece on the same subject - as many of us are. I thought your article was not only informative, but balanced and fair, a real accomplishment when it comes to Hidalgo who is seen as a hero or an arch-enemy. Brava!
You’re very generous Harriet. Thank you. Yes it’s a fascinating topic. And the voting and outcome will be, well … let’s wait and see.
Judy