An Olympic disaster? Au contraire – the Games are gaining popularity with both visitors and grumpy Parisians
The French in general, and Parisians in particular, are a difficult bunch at best. I’ve lived here most of my adult life and have found that unbridled exuberance not their specialty; not bad (not bad), for example, is considered a very enthusiastic form of praise. I had a hard time convincing my fellow Parisians, both … Read more