Over the weekend, I had dinner with longtime American friends Dawn and Michael at their home, La Charmeraie.
La Charmeraie is in the little town of Louveciennes, not far from Versailles. The meaning of the name of their home is twofold: first, after the Charme, or Hornbeam, trees that ...
Everyday France
Market Day in My Neighborhood
I used to loathe grocery shopping in Paris. I thought it was a big hassle. I hated having to quickly bag my own groceries before the next customer’s items came tumbling down the conveyor belt. I hated having to carry everything home or manage my little pull-cart down the cobbled street. I hated ...
September in Passy: Blue Skies and Parisian Charm
The weather in Passy couldn’t be more perfect this September. For the past two mornings, I’ve woken to brilliant blue skies stretching above the rooftops. This photo was taken from my dining room window—my little ritual spot for morning coffee, emails, and posting to the site. There’s something ...
La Vie en Rose
The International Competition of Roses is underway in the Roseraie of the Parc de Bagatelle.
This annual event started in 1907. For the past two years, the public has been asked to participate by selecting three of their favorite roses based on beauty and one based on fragrance. The person whose ...
Sunday Afternoon in the Park
Today, I visited the Parc de Bagatelle, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. Although the threat of rain loomed overhead, the park was well worth visiting. It was so picturesque that I had to remind myself that I was in Paris and not the Loire Valley.
The Parc de Bagatelle has an interesting ...
Passy – J’aime Mon Quartier
I have a darling little apartment in a neighborhood called Passy. It is located in the sixteenth arrondissement, nestled between the Eiffel Tower and the Bois de Boulogne.
I love this neighborhood and have come to know it well. This is the Paris of Parisians, complete with a bustling marketplace, ...
