It’s been one year since I studied abroad in Paris. I miss it–a lot–and it’s gotten to the point where I am searching every online calendar to find out about any event related to French culture.
Thankfully, in Newport, events for Francophiles are fairly easy to come across–I suppose that’s what happens when you live in a historical city that has its own Alliance Francaise.
On Thursday, Feb. 12, Author and Historian Jill Jonnes is coming to Newport to talk about her book, Eiffel’s Tower. In case you couldn’t guess from the title, it is about Gustave Eiffel’s construction of his wrought iron monument, but it also puts the Tower in context with other historical happenings during La Belle Époque.
The event is being hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County at Rosecliff. To learn more about Jonnes’ lecture or to register, visit the event’s website. Advance registration is required.
New England Parisienne 