I had lunch with a friend and former classmate Sylvia at Le Berkeley, just steps from the Champs-Elysées and next door to Christie’s auction house. This fabulous restaurant has been here for nearly a century, but one would never know it from the sumptuous décor of Pierre-Yves Rochon. Rochon also designed the…
It’s a different game, but everything else is the same and it’s so refreshing to see the continuation of French traditions. I cannot help but wonder whether these guys will be here on a Sunday afternoon forty years from now. I hope they will.
Celebrating its 40th year, the International Contemporary Art Fair takes place this weekend in Paris. With 184 galleries from 25 countries participating, it is one of the largest contemporary art fairs in the world. Touring the galleries and taking in all the sites was a great way to spend my first…
There is no better time to watch a French film than the day after you’ve booked a ticket to Paris. “Fauteuils d’Orchestra” is a truly delightful film about love, life, and following your dreams – no matter where they take you. Internationally, the film is known as “Orchestra Seats” or…
I have always heard the Raphael Hotel is a great place to go for cocktails, so I decided to check it out. The Raphael is on avenue Kléber, just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe. The Bar Anglais on the ground floor offers a warm, cozy atmosphere. But, when…
Today marks the 69th anniversary of D-Day and all along the coast of Normandy, from the little town of Sainte Mère Eglise to the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the French are remembering the occasion with ceremonies, parades, and festivals in honor of the 160,000 American, British, and Canadian troops who…
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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