I walked past Notre Dame the other day and couldn't help but notice how beautiful it looked. It was about 8 o'clock in the evening, the sky was perfectly clear and the sun was just beginning to descend over the Seine. I don't think I've ever seen the façade looking so well. There is no restoration ...
Everyday France
La Fête de la Musique
I'm beginning to think that I should have named my blog French Fête, as we are celebrating yet again in France. Sunday marked both the Fête des Pères (Father's Day) and the Fête de la Musique.
Father's Day needs no explanation. But, the Fête de la Musique is a popular and lively celebration of ...
Pique nique au Faubourg Saint-Germain
A picnic on the streets of Paris? Yes, it can be done…and very well, in-fact.
Last night, the Saint-Germain neighborhood held its annual picnic celebrating cherry season. I was invited to join New York interior designer Penny Drue Baird and her family for this festive event.
The theme for the ...
Le Dîner en Blanc – The White Dinner
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 ...
Prix de Diane
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 ...
Montmartre Walking Tour
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. We came ...
