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Sister Cities: Austin and Angers
Austin, Texas and Angers, France have been Sister Cities since 2011.
The World’s Largest Start-Up Campus: Station F
President Macron has expressed support for Station F on multiple occasions and one of his priorities is to create an environment in France that is more friendly to entrepreneurs and tech companies.
Go on a virtual tour of Musée d’Orsay
Musée d’Orsay recently announced that a major expansion is in the works. With the support of a €20 million donation from an anonymous American donor, they will expand their exhibition space and create new centers for education and research.
Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C. have reached their peak!
The normally large crowds are smaller this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but The Trust for the National Mall has made a live #BloomCam available so people can enjoy the cherry blossoms from home.
Paris Opera screens performances online for free
Go to the opera this weekend…from home! The Paris Opera will be providing a free livestream of your favorite ballets and operas on their website.
Podcast Highlight: Retropod
Retropod is a ‘forgotten history’ podcast hosted by Mike Rosenwald for The Washington Post. The subjects of his show include “colorful characters, foreign heroes, overlooked villains, dreamers, explorers and world changers.”