Every summer, a full-fledged beach with sand, games, cafés, and even boating takes over the banks of the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette in North Paris. Paris Plage has enjoyed enormous success since its launch in 2003 and attracted millions of visitors. Not to be missed by anyone yearning for ...
Everyday France
The Antiques Markets of Paris
It's a bit overcast and gloomy this Saturday afternoon, and I have no plans. So, I decided to put on my walking shoes and see what my beloved city had to offer. Strolling through the seventh arrondissement I came upon one of my favorite sites - a brocante or street market. What could be more fun ...
American Friends of Musee d’Orsay
American Friends of Musee d'Orsay hosted a four-day weekend in Paris on April 23-26. The centerpiece of the trip was a dinner in the Orangerie Museum, where the renowned Monet Water Lilies galleries will soon be renovated thanks to partial funding from AFMO.
US Ambassador Jane Hartley inaugurated ...
Le Village Royale
Without a doubt, le Village at 25 rue Royale is one of my favorite quiet corners of Paris.
Beautifully renovated in 1992, while preserving the historical structures and taking inspiration directly from the blueprints of architect Jean-Jacques Ory, this village street has been brought back ...
The Christmas Market in Paris
I am not one for crowded street festivals and food stands. In fact, anyone who knows me well, knows that I hate that sort of thing.
But, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit the Paris Christmas market. So I ventured out to the Champs Elysées to see one of the largest in the city. I ...
Le Marché aux Puces
Isabelle is putting the final touches on her Paris apartment. To that end, we headed to the flea market in search of chandeliers, a set of andirons, and a fireplace screen. We didn't find the right pieces, but we had fun poking around the market and stumbling upon some interesting artifacts. After ...
