4 episodes
Myth of Paris Myth of Paris
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- Society & Culture
Despite massive global appeal, Paris remains largely misunderstood by non-French visitors. Images of iconic monuments like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe are frequently sold as cultural capital within the United States, adding to stereotypes of romance, high fashion and coq au vin. In response, Myth of Paris addresses and denounces these one-note depictions, revealing instead the city’s authentic, rich cultural fabric hidden under the shroud of the city’s fantasy.
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4. Myth of Emily in Paris
For Americans, living in Paris is often equated with romantic whimsy and a carefree adventure full of creativity, adventure and vivacity. Just ask Owen Wilson in Midnight in Paris or Lily Collins in Netflix’s new Emily in Paris. But the truth is a bit more...bureaucratic. Keely interviews a French-American journalist to debunk the show and preconceived notions about the American expat experience.
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3. Myth of Paris Music
To the Paris dreamer, the whimsical flow of the accordion soundtracks the city’s romantic, cobbled streets. In fact, accordions are an everyday part of the underground metro experience. Over 3,000 musicians play each day in Paris public transport to thousands of commuters - making the metro to some one of the biggest stages in the world. Reporter Tatiana Serova catches up with the metro’s diverse performers and puts her ear on the pulse of the Parisian trap scene.
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2. Myth of Paris Cuisine
Fine dining defines French cuisine, but nobody in Paris eats foie gras day in and day out. Host Keely Sullivan dives into Paris’ own fast food culinary trends and why tacos have a whole new meaning there.
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1. Myth of Paris Fashion
Paris is the fashion capital of the world and viewed as the gold standard for promoting confidence and sexiness in high heels. Reporter Lauren Bain decided to strip down this image for what it is: an image, featuring an in-depth look into up-and-coming sustainable and body inclusive clothing lines.