Café de Flore is always a fun spot to hang out and last night was no different.
Shortly after my arrival, Arielle Dombasle came waltzing out the front door, walked right in front of me and headed down the Boulevard Saint Germain. She was on the arm of Bernard-Henri Lévy (aka BHL). No big ...
Culture and Tradition
Champs-Elysées
A view of the Champs Elysées on Friday evening. ...
Sales Begin in France
Every six months major sales take place in France. The huge mark-downs create a bit of a shopping frenzy, with customers quickly purchasing merchandise they've had their eye on for a couple of weeks. It's a bit like the day after Christmas in the States.
On Wednesday morning, the streets in Passy ...
Notre Dame
I walked past Notre Dame the other day and couldn't help but notice how beautiful it looked. It was about 8 o'clock in the evening, the sky was perfectly clear and the sun was just beginning to descend over the Seine. I don't think I've ever seen the façade looking so well. There is no restoration ...
La Fête de la Musique
I'm beginning to think that I should have named my blog French Fête, as we are celebrating yet again in France. Sunday marked both the Fête des Pères (Father's Day) and the Fête de la Musique.
Father's Day needs no explanation. But, the Fête de la Musique is a popular and lively celebration of ...
Pique nique au Faubourg Saint-Germain
A picnic on the streets of Paris? Yes, it can be done…and very well, in-fact.
Last night, the Saint-Germain neighborhood held its annual picnic celebrating cherry season. I was invited to join New York interior designer Penny Drue Baird and her family for this festive event.
The theme for the ...
