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. ...
Culture and Tradition
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. ...
Gala des Etoiles du XXIeme Siécle
Sunday evening, my girlfriend Charlie and I headed over to the Théatre des Champs-Elysées for the 15th Annual International Dance Gala. The program consisted of a series of short pieces performed by some of the very best dancers in the world, including the American Ballet Théatre, the Ballet ...
La Biennale des Antiquaires
I arrived in Paris just in time for the closing weekend of the Biennale des Antiquaires. Since its founding in 1962, the Biennale has presented the beautiful works of art in the most sumptuous settings. This year's exhibit, held in the Grand Palais, featured nearly 150 dealers. It was the largest ...
