le 10 octobre 2026 Bonjour and welcome to the Paris Postcard, a weekly feature highlighting what’s new, noteworthy, and inviting in the City of Light. October continues to charm us, with so many opportunities to experience the art, history, music, and culture that make Paris endlessly intriguing. Whether you find…
Today, October 6, marks one of the most dramatic days in the history of Versailles. On this day in 1789, thousands of Parisians—many of them women—marched to Versailles to confront the monarchy. By the end of the day, Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, and their children were forced to leave the palace…
le 2 octobre 2026 Bonjour mes chers amis. Your Paris Postcard is here, bringing you the latest happenings in the City of Light. October has arrived, and with it comes one of my favorite times of year in Paris, as the city settles into the rhythm of autumn. There is…
I didn’t know anything about Vatel when I visited the Château de Chantilly with a friend. In fact, I had never even heard of the film. As we walked through the gardens, he asked if I had seen it. When I told him I hadn’t, he simply said, “You have…
le 25 septembre 2026 Bonjour à toutes et à tous. Your Paris Postcard is here, bringing you the latest happenings from our favorite city. This week, Paris and the surrounding region offer a wonderful mix of history, art, faith and, as always, a little bit of joie de vivre. From…
France is a country of traditions and customs—and the French have a way of carrying those traditions into even the smallest details. Wine bottles are no exception. If you’ve ever wandered through a French wine shop or stood in front of a wall of French wine and wondered what you…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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