I began traveling to Paris long before smartphones, when getting lost wasn’t a setback but part of the experience. There were no Google Maps, no blue dots tracking your steps, no instant recalculations—just intuition, memory, and a small, often-worn Plan de Paris par arrondissement tucked into a bag ...
The Paris Postcard: Outdoor Living, Open Terraces, and the City in Celebration
le 29 mai 2026
Bonjour à toutes et à tous. Your Paris Postcard has arrived—bringing you this week’s cultural highlights, timeless traditions, and inspired moments from the City of Light.
Paris has entered that wonderful time of the year when it seems as if everyone lives outdoors. The days are ...
Discover Chicago’s Best French Bakeries and Cafés
I always say that “re-entry” is the hardest part of returning from France. Not the jet lag or unpacking, but the quiet melancholy of realizing you’re leaving behind the rhythms of everyday French life. Simple rituals—stopping at a café for a morning coffee and croissant, picking up a still-warm ...
The Paris Postcard: Long Weekends and Signs of Summer
le 22 mai 2026
Step into Paris from anywhere in the world. Each week, the Paris Postcard shares what’s new, noteworthy, and utterly enchanting in the City of Light.
Pentecost Sunday and Monday fall on May 24 and 25 this year. These are official holidays in France, marking the descent of the ...
96 Hours in Biarritz
One of my closest girlfriends moved from Paris to Biarritz. When she invited me to come visit for a few days, it felt like the perfect opportunity to catch up with a longtime friend and experience the city through the lens of a local.
Located on the Bay of Biscay in the French Basque Country, ...
The Paris Postcard: From Couture and Candles to Courts and Cultural Currents
le 15 mai 2026
The Paris Postcard is your weekly love letter from Paris—curated highlights, hidden gems, and the latest happenings to inspire your week.
And this week, there’s a noticeable shift in the air. Paris is moving into that unmistakable late-spring rhythm where the city feels more ...
