Cary Memorial Library Presents: PARIS: Food, Fashion, Flirtation ( A Virtual Tour through the City of Light)

American scholar of French culture Rebecca Ruquist takes us on a virtual tour of Paris, featuring her favorite places for gourmet goodies, beautiful clothing, secret sales, and romantic inspiration.

Rebecca provides an insider's view of the City of Light based on her 12+ years of experience living part-time in Paris. Using photos, video and film clips, and music she shows the city "sous tous ses angles," in all its lights.

A French major at Wellesley College, with an advanced degree from Yale University, Rebecca has taught French at the graduate, undergraduate, and secondary level, and has also served as a research consultant to American journalists working in Paris.

Her time in Paris provided her with many opportunities to explore not only its history, art and literature --- but also its food, fashion, and popular culture. Using Google maps, as well as a variety of media including music and video, Rebecca will guide you through some of Paris’s most interesting and beautiful streets, as she points out many of her favorite spots along the way.

This program is for everyone who appreciates the beauty and charm of this unique city. What better way to spend a cold winter's night!