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EPISODE · Nov 16, 2025 · 25 MIN

A Woman Alone in Paris: Lessons from French Writers in Embracing Solitude

from The Ritual of Reading Podcast · host Alexandra Poppy

Have you ever hesitated to go somewhere alone? This episode is about reclaiming solitude as something precious rather than something to apologize for. I take you through my favorite Paris destinations for being deliberately, deliciously alone—a hidden museum, an ice cream parlour, and a tennis stadium—while sharing what French writers have taught me about the courage it takes to disappoint expectations and embrace your own company. A love letter to solitude, Paris, and the freedom of being alone.Connect with me:Website: ⁠https://theritualofreading.com⁠ Substack: ⁠https://theritualofreading.substack.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ritual_of_reading/⁠ Pinterest: ⁠https://fr.pinterest.com/ritual_of_reading/⁠ Support me on Ko-Fi : https://ko-fi.com/theritualofreading

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