After six days of rain, the sun and warmer temperatures have finally arrived in Paris. Given the good weather, I was very content to walk home along the Seine and pass through the Tuileries gardens on the way.
Living in Paris is truly magical. I snapped this photo during my walk home tonight. Remarkable views, sweet surprises, and the sense that I am exactly where I should be is all part of everyday life in the city I love so much.
I assumed the variety of coffee drinks in France was a matter of personal taste: if you like milk or cream, order a café crème; if you don’t, order an espresso. Simple enough—n’est-ce pas? Not quite. Like many everyday French customs, coffee culture follows an unspoken logic rooted in balance,…
Visiting the Chateau de Versailles with Julia, marked my first return to the interior of this magnificent palace in a few years. Since my last visit, considerable restoration has taken place. To honor architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart and commemorate his work on the 300th anniversary of his death, a massive restoration…
My good friend Maria-Grace has come to Paris to attend the Christie’s Reunion and to deliver her daughter Julia to ballet school. Julia is an absolutely delightful young lady and, apparently, quite a talented dancer. She comes to Paris for a month each summer for an intensive ballet course. I…
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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