A glimpse into the courtyard of the Elysée Palace from the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. Designed by the architect Armand-Claude Mollet, this is the official residence of the President of France. The home was finished in 1722 and remains one of the finest examples of French classical architecture. ...
Everyday France
French Etiquette: heather is not a great hostess gift
Every time I come to France, I learn something new about the traditions of this country. This plant is called la bruyère. It's a variety of heather commonly found at the florist.
One night, my girlfriend Cécile and I took the bus to dinner. We encountered two American couples on their way to the ...
Along the Seine
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. ...
La Tour Eiffel – Elle est belle
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. ...
Paris Pratique – Ordering coffee in France
I had always thought the variety of coffee drinks in France was driven by taste – if you like cream in your coffee order a café crème. If you don’t like cream or milk, order an espresso. It’s that simple, n’est-ce pas?
No, it is not that simple. Like many French habits, it’s a bit more ...
