One of the best things about summer in Paris is spending time with friends who come to visit. On that account, this summer has been exceptionally rewarding. After arriving in Paris, I learned that Christie's Education has organized a reunion and several of my former classmates will be in town for ...
Culture and Tradition
La Favorite
On the rue Passy rests an unassuming little café that could easily go unnoticed by passers by - there's no view, no celebrity clientèle, no historic relevance and no tree-lined terrace. In fact, there's nothing at all remarkable about this little place.
What is does offer, however, is the ideal ...
Luxembourg Garden
In yesterday's post, I mentioned that the Jardin du Luxembourg is one of my favorite spots in Paris. I fell in love with this garden when I was a college student. Back then, I rented a room at the Foyer International des Etudiantes on Boulevard Saint-Michel, on the east side of the garden. I studied ...
An American in Paris
I am very excited to report that my niece, Jade, came to Paris this summer. On a whirlwind tour of Berlin, Paris and London, she traveled with a group of art students from her high school. I am amazed at how much ground they covered in three days. She visited Versailles, Giverny, the Tour Eiffel, ...
Une allée d’arbres
I love the beautifully trimmed trees that border the gardens and parks throughout France.
This garden, at the Palais Royal, was created for Cardinal de Richelieu in 1639. It is located just north of the Louvre. Today, the park is surrounded by an arcade of shops, galleries and restaurants. Le ...
Haute Couture pour Bébé
Who can resist the adorable baby clothes in France?
Whenever a family member or close friend has a child, I make it point to find a unique and special gift for them. Baghere, in the heart of the left bank, offers some of the most beautiful baby clothes I've ever seen. These charming ensembles are ...
