The Paris Postcard: Mid-September in Paris

le 18 septembre 2026 Bonjour mes chers amis. Your Paris Postcard is here, bringing you the latest happenings in the City of Light. There’s a particular energy in the air this time of year—the city feels refreshed, vibrant and ready for a new season. Mid-September is when Paris comes alive.…

Five Major Exhibitions to See in Paris This Fall

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If there is one thing I love about Paris in the fall, it’s the return of the cultural calendar—it’s replete with new exhibitions and several tempting reasons to spend an afternoon wandering through a museum. This fall is shaping up to be an especially good one. If you are planning…

The Paris Postcard: A Very Parisian September

le 11 septembre 2026 Bonjour et bienvenue to this week’s Paris Postcard. Paris has returned to its regular rhythm, but the city hasn’t yet surrendered completely to the business of fall. The terraces are full, the gardens are lush, and there is still enough of summer lingering in the air…

The Blogging Comeback? Eighteen Years Later, I’m Still Here.

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When I started writing about France in 2008, I wasn’t thinking about building a brand, growing an audience, or creating a business. I simply wanted to share my love of France. I loved discovering little cafés and beautiful shops, wandering through Paris neighborhoods, learning about French traditions and, most of…

The Paris Postcard: Where It All Began

le 4 septembre 2026 Bonjour, chers amis. Your weekly Paris Postcard is here—bringing you the latest events, happenings, and little moments of magic from the City of Light, all wrapped up in Parisian style. And this week feels a little extra special to me. Saturday, September 5 marks 18 years…

La Rentrée: The Next Chapter for Jeannine Bergeron

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Welcome to September—or, as the French call this time of year, la rentrée. I’m delighted to be back after a summer sabbatical that took me to Paris and Provence, where I spent a couple of weeks soaking up the beauty and joie de vivre of France. If you follow me…

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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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