Hidden Leaders of France's Negritude Movement

05/23/21 • 24 min

In this episode of Hidden Paris, @casey.crouard comes on to discuss the hidden leaders of France's Negritude Movement: Jane and Paulette Nardal. We also briefly discuss the Promenade Paulette et Jane Nardal, which is located in the 14th arrondissement and well worth a visit!
Topics include: Josephine Baker, colonialism, assimilationism, Montmartre (also known in the 1920s as Paris' Harlem), the Pantheon & much more!
For photos of me and Casey exploring the Promenade, check out my Instagram page: @hiddenparispodcast!
Thank you to Casey for helping me edit this week's episode!

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Hidden Food of Paris

In this episode of Hidden Paris, Jasmine (@love.to.eat.repeat) comes on to discuss how the Paris Food Industry has adapted to Covid, from restaurants and chefs to apps that promote sustainability, fusion and responsible work practices.
Check out some of the amazing places she mentions on Instagram: @taco_mesa, @carbon_paris, @reyna.paris, @paris.mexico, @hnzooo, @omurice.paris, @undinerpourleclimat, @jeanhwangcarrant & @restopointparis.
The pop-up place that Jasmine mentions at the end (@naanyparis), which was only around for two weeks from the date of the recording, well unfortunately, it is no longer on but there are plenty more pop-ups in Paris all the time, hit up Jasmine if you want to learn more!
For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.

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Episode 1 of "Jewish Paris" : Sight Seeker's Delight

Karen Reb Rudel, the founder of @sightseekersdelight, will be joining me for another episode to discuss one of her favourite French characters...wouldn't want to spoil the surprise now!
In this episode, she talks about what inspired her to start her company, how her tour company managed to adapt to Covid and some fun little stories from her tours!
You can book a (virtual or in-person) tour via her website: https://sightseekersdelight.com/tours/.
For more tips on places to visit in and around Paris, follow me on Instagram: @hiddenparispodcast.