Years ago, my friend Michael told me the best chocolate shop in Paris is Debauve et Gallais on the rue des Saint Pères. He was very correct!Every variety of chocolate I’ve ever had from this shop is rich and delicious. They are expensive, but with their high concentration of cacoa, they ...
Everyday France
Chateau de Bagatelle
The 12th annual Fêtes des Jardins was held in gardens throughout the city this weekend. The Festival featured a variety of concerts, games and public tours. So, I decided this was a good time to return to the Jardin de Bagatelle to see the interior of the Chateau, which was ...
Charming Chestnuts
It’s beginning to feel a bit like fall. It’s still warm and sunny, but the leaves are changing color and chestnuts are falling to the ground. Throughout the city, I’ve noticed children enthusiastically running around like little squirrels collecting them.
The other day, I went to my friend ...
Le Petit Trianon
I read that the Petit Trianon and all the furnishings have been completely restored thanks to generous funding by the watchmaker Breguet.
So, I headed out to Versailles to see Marie-Antoinette’s country home for myself. Much to my surprise, the space was being staged for an inauguration dinner ...
Apremont
Apremont, where the Polo Club is located, is a pristine little town about five kilometers northeast of Chantilly. It only takes about 15 seconds to drive through this town, but it’s worth a visit.
These photos were taken in the town center. They include the Church, which sits at the highest ...
The French Open Polo Cup
The weather remains spectacular. So, like many Parisians, I decided to head out of the city for the weekend.
I rented a car and set my sights on Chantilly. Located just an hour north of Paris, it would be an easy drive and a very do-able day trip. Chantilly is famous for its beautiful chateaux ...
