French Connections

NBC10’s Jacqueline London speaks to two women who made the move to Paris two decades ago. In the time since, Monique Wells and Yolanda Robins have formed a friendship and found connections between their ties to Philly and the French capital.

Philly-area restaurant owner Nicholas Elmi has worked at one of the most legendary restaurants on the east coast, Le Bec Fin. He sat down with NBC10’s Jackie London to share what it was like working alongside Georges Perrier himself during that time.

Philly-area restaurant owner Nicholas Elmi has worked at one of the most legendary restaurants on the east coast, Le Bec Fin. He sat down to share what it was like working alongside Georges Perrier himself.

What do Paris and Philadelphia have in common? A lot. NBC10’s Jacueline London explores those connections and takes us along as she visits museums, famous landmarks, restaurants and more to show just how similar the two cities are.

Catch our French Connections special airing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, showcasing the connection between Philadelphia and Paris.

One of Philadelphia’s most prominent and beloved connections to the city of Paris sits along the Ben Franklin Parkway inside the Barnes Foundation. We have a look inside to the vast French influence that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

The Barnes Foundation along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Among the 4,000 works of art is an unparalleled collection of French art. NBC10’s Jacqueline London takes us inside the Barnes Foundation to show us the vast French influence for her latest French Connection.

Celebrity florist Jeff Leatham’s installations are known and admired all over the world, including in Paris and right here in Philadelphia at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Celebrity florist Jeff Leatham’s installations are known and admired all over the world, including in Paris and right here in Philadelphia. His masterpieces can be seen in the Four Seasons Philadelphia. NBC10’s Jacqueline London got to meet the artist for her latest French Connection and spoke with him about the work he does.

In the latest installment of French Connections, NBC10’s Jacqueline London speaks to Amanda Dennis, a Lower Merion author who is living out her dream in Paris. She reveals the similarities and differences as well as what she misses the most about Philadelphia.

In the latest installment of French Connections, NBC10’s Jacqueline London speaks to Amanda Dennis, a Lower Merion author who is living out her dream in Paris. She reveals the similarities and differences as well as what she misses the most about Philadelphia. 

For one Philadelphia woman, visiting Paris for the first time was all it took for her to decide to move there permanently. For the latest installment of the French Connections: Paris and Philly series, Jacqueline London spoke with her about that decision and what it’s been like for her.

Parc, a Parisian inspired restaurant right on Rittenhouse Square, has endless ways to get a literal taste of Paris. Owner and famed restaurateur Stephen Starr talks about Parc’s creation and massive success for the latest installment of French Connections: Paris and Philly.

For one Philadelphia woman, visiting Paris for the first time was all it took for her to decide to move there permanently. Fast forward 17 years, while she still has her Philly pride she wouldn’t change it for the world. NBC10’s Jacqueline London spoke with her for the latest installment of French Connections: Paris and Philly.

Parc, a Parisian inspired restaurant right on Rittenhouse Square, has endless ways to get a literal taste of Paris. NBC10’s Jacqueline London sat down with the owner and famed restaurateur to talk about Parc’s creation and massive success for the latest French Connection.

The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is modeled after the Musee Rodin in Paris. Here’s a look at how both the beautiful creations came to be from the great Auguste Rodin. NBC10’s Jacqueline London takes us to Paris to explore the similarities and differences.

The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is modeled after the Musee Rodin in Paris. Here’s a look at how both the beautiful creations came to be. Jacqueline London explores the history of both for the third installment of French Connections: Paris and Philly.

One highly sought after architect spent seven decades transforming cities including Philadelphia and Paris. We have a look at how I.M. Pei made an imprint on each of our cities one brick and one glass pane at a time.

In this latest installment of our series “French Connections: Paris and Philly” we’re taking you to the Louvre to tell you about I.M. Pei who was one of the most highly sought after architects of his time. He spent seven decades transforming cities like Philadelphia and Paris. NBC10’s Jacqueline London has the story. 

How Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway came to be the centerpiece of the city and its intentional influence from the Champs-Élysées boulevard in Paris. NBC10’s Jacqueline London takes us on a walk down memory lane about one of many French Connections our city has.