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…
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 the weekend at…
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 to life.
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…
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…
For my first night in Paris, I was invited to my girlfriend Isabelle’s apartment before dinner. What a warm welcome – champagne and caviar near the fire. It was heavenly and the perfect pre-dinner reception. Isabelle’s husband Marc and her daughter Diane below. Her sister Charlie will welcome a new…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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