Every year in early June, chic Parisians meet “spontaneously” for a night of al fresco dining. It’s a civilized affair – Champagne and haute-cuisine at the foot of a famous monument. Everything from attire to table settings is white, thus Le Dîner en Blanc. Like any “flash mob” gathering, the…
The weekend forecast promised good weather, so I decided to head out of town. Eventually, my road trip led me to Chantilly for the Prix de Diane, a horse race for three-year old fillies. It is France’s counterpart to the English Oaks at Epsom Downs and the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill…
I usually try to avoid the Louvre on rainy days because it’s always so crowded and the experience is sometimes compromised by the sheer number of visitors. Nonetheless, having been caught in a few downpours on previous days and fearful of catching a cold, I was determined to avoid the rain. As…
As promised, a few photos from my walking tour of Montmartre with Alexandra and Lou last week. Montmarte is absolutely darling. It is no wonder that this neighborhood is often used for film and fashion shoots. Alexandra was a great tour guide and brought me to the most charming spots.…
An all-day, heavy rain sent me and many others scurrying into the movie theaters on the Champs-Elysées yesterday afternoon. I saw the film Coco Avant Chanel, starring Audrey Tatou. This is a heartwarming tale of Coco Chanel’s life, her influences and how she revolutionalized women’s fashion in the first part…
Even though it was a holiday weekend and things were relatively quiet in the city, I am resolved to make the most of my time in Paris and go out as often as possible. After dinner last night, I headed to the piano bar at the Hôtel de Crillon to have a…
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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