[3] The album was recorded in France over the course of a year, in an attic, with equipment purchased in England at discounted prices.

[8] The Toronto Star wrote: "Whether this is a weird travelogue, faux continental sophistication or the real thing, the grand swindler McLaren serves up a rakish and compelling listen.

"[12] The Calgary Herald deemed the album "nothing more than a cliched celebration of Paris, songs steeped in marshmallow romance, postcard sentimentality, cheesy dance rhythms, pseudo-jazz.

A duet with Sonia Rykiel, was renamed "Je M'Appelle Malcolm McLaren, et Vous?

The UK release was a single disc with a different track list that omitted "Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus" and the duet with Sonia Rykiel.