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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I am returning to Paris on May 8. While gathering a few necessities, I realized that my passport is about to expire. I headed down to the Federal building for a new passport tout de suite. The process was easier than I thought it would be. What a relief!