le 10 Mai 2025
Welcome to The Paris Postcard, your curated guide to what’s happening in the City of Light. Each weekly edition highlights some of the best upcoming events, cultural happenings, and insider tips to help you make the most of your travels or experience Paris like a local. Whether ...
Maximize the Beauty of Your Cut Peonies: Tips and Tricks for Longer-Lasting Blooms
Every May, I’m gifted bouqets of joy—lush, fragrant bouquets of peonies from my mom and sister-in-law. Their gardens are bursting with blooms, but these aren’t just any peonies. These plants have history. They once grew in my grandmother’s yard, and over the past 50 years, their roots have journeyed ...
The Paris Postcard: It’s the Merry Month of May
le 3 May 2025
Bienvenue to this week’s edition of The Paris Postcard, celebrating the merry month of May! May brings a special kind of magic to Paris. From national holidays and vibrant outdoor festivals to the lush gardens at their peak, there’s no shortage of seasonal wonders to explore. In ...
From Chic to Cheap: What Hotel Stars Really Mean in France (and What Actually Matters)
Choosing the perfect hotel involves more than just a quick online search. Every detail, from location and amenities to whether you're traveling solo or with friends, matters in finding a place that truly fits your needs and style.
Understanding the French hotel star rating system can help ...
The Paris Postcard: Highlighting 100 Years of the Art Deco Movement
le 26 Avril 2025
Bonjour and welcome to your update on everything that’s buzzing in the City of Light. This weekly feature delivers a curated dose of culture, charm, and current events straight from the cobblestone streets and grand boulevards of the French capital.
Whether you're dreaming ...
Midnight in Paris
I saw Midnight in Paris years ago, and I just watched it again. Honestly, it was just as charming and clever the second time around. While I usually reserve my cinema posts for French-language films, I couldn’t resist writing about this one. It may be in English, but it captures the spirit of Paris ...
