Jenn Bragg

The Eiffel Tower is a radio transmitter??

I may be the last person to know this, but I recently discovered that the Eiffel Tower has been transmitting radio broadcasts for over 100 years!

Aug 15 •

My discovery of old French menus!

I did it again: I made a terrific discovery using the archives of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, and it inspired me.

Jul 11 •

Montmartre’s old hangouts: Le Rat Mort

I recently discovered some old Montmartre hangouts in doing my research of old French menus. The period I’m particularly interested in is the mid- to…

Jun 20 •

The JB Walking Tour of Paris

Image credit: Sharon Odegaard

Jan 23 •

Paris: The Old Charm of Les Halles

A brief look at the old ‘belly of Paris’

Oct 29, 2024 •

My Favorite French Photographer: Capturing Old Paris — Part Two

My search for Eugene Atget’s grave at Cimetière de Bagneux, Paris

Sep 24, 2024 •

My Favorite French Photographer: Capturing old Paris — Part One

The man who captured ‘vieux Paris’ (old Paris) captured my heart with his images.

Aug 22, 2024 •

The Mystery of Miss.Tic

A famed Parisian street artist you may not know about

Jul 30, 2024 •

Striking: a way of life in France — what should we expect during the Paris Olympics?

Society reluctantly works around strikes in France

Jul 3, 2024 •

This little lady is known as the guardian of Paris

This little lady is known as the guardian of Paris

Jun 14, 2024 •

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