Upon our return to Paris, we checked in to the Bristol Hotel. I have always loved this hotel, occasionally stopping in for a cocktail or lunch when I was a student at Christie’s just up the street. This was the first time I stayed as a guest and it was…
That night, after touring the countryside, we headed to the restored Orangerie for dinner. I cannot tell you how nice it was to stroll across the grounds at dusk to the understated, yet extremely elegant dining room. Everything from the gentle flames of the fire, to the warm greeting at…
It’s been a few years since my last trip to the country. Now that I am here, I think I should do it more often. The experience provides so many opportunities that don’t exist in Paris, as well as a real sense of “getting away from it all.” For me,…
After a busy weekend in the city, what could be nicer than a few relaxing days in the country? So, I headed toward Epernay. Only a couple of hours east of Paris, the Champagne region is wonderful for tourists and wine lovers alike. The grape harvest usually takes place in…
I absolutely love Sundays in Paris, especially when they are calm, quiet and slow. This past Sunday was such a day – mass at Notre Dame followed by a relaxing mid-day lunch at one of the best bistros in Paris. I read about Le Chardenoux on one of my favorite…
I assumed the variety of coffee drinks in France was a matter of personal taste: if you like milk or cream, order a café crème; if you don’t, order an espresso. Simple enough—n’est-ce pas? Not quite. Like many everyday French customs, coffee culture follows an unspoken logic rooted in balance,…
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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