I spent a good portion of the afternoon with friends, Sylvia and Bruno, in the bar of the Bristol Hotel on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
We were classmates at Christie’s and we haven’t seen each other much since finishing our courses. We chatted for nearly three hours, bringing each other ...
Everyday France
Sunday with Friends
Sunday was spent with good friends Dawn and Michael at their lovely home La Charmeraie in Louveciennes. Blog readers may recall my September visit.
What started as a dreary and rainy day in the city ended as a cheery and sunny afternoon in country. Once again, Dawn provided an amazing feast for ...
A Night at the Museums
Last night, the 5th Annual "Nuit des Musées" was held throughout Europe. Once a year, museums are open until 1 AM and most museums host special events such as lectures, dance programs, films and concerts.
There were so many wonderful options, it was hard to choose. So, I decided on two smaller ...
Rainy, but romantic
It's been overcast and mostly raining since Sunday evening.
While gazing out my window early this morning, I saw a man with an umbrella walking toward the Metro. Suddenly, he stopped, turned and began blowing kisses in the air. I looked in the direction of his gestures and saw a woman with an ...
Evening Promenade
Very often, I am asked, “What is it about Paris?” I don’t know exactly how to respond. There is just something about this city: the language, the people, the culture, the architecture, the cuisine. The list goes on and on. These qualities blend together and produce magic. In Paris, the mundane ...
La Tour Eiffel
I arrived in Paris early this morning. Despite a quiet and easy flight, I didn’t sleep a wink. This lead to an afternoon nap and a later than usual start to my evening.
As I emerged from the Metro station at my destination, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the Eifffel Tower is at dusk. ...
