Years ago, my friend Michael recommended the best chocolate shop in Paris: Debauve & Gallais. He was absolutely right. Every chocolate I’ve tasted from this maison is rich, perfectly balanced, and utterly memorable. While they are a splurge, the high cocoa content makes every bite worth it. Nestled on the…

During the annual Fêtes des Jardins, when parks and gardens across Paris open their gates for concerts, guided tours, and special events, I returned to one of my favorite hidden corners of the city: the Le Parc and Château de Bagatelle. On my first visit, the château itself was closed,…

It’s beginning to feel a bit like fall. It’s still warm and sunny, but the leaves are changing color and chestnuts are falling to the ground. Throughout the city, I’ve noticed children enthusiastically running around like little squirrels collecting them. The other day, I went to my friend Cécile’s house…

I had read that the Petit Trianon and its furnishings had been fully restored thanks to generous support from the watchmaker Breguet, so I made my way out to Versailles to see Marie-Antoinette’s country retreat for myself. What I didn’t expect was to arrive right in the middle of something…

Apremont, where the Polo Club is located, is a pristine little town about five kilometers northeast of Chantilly. It only takes about 15 seconds to drive through this town, but it’s worth a visit. These photos were taken in the town center. They include the Church, which sits at the…