The Paris Postcard: Outdoor Living, Open Terraces, and the City in Celebration

le 29 mai 2026 Bonjour à toutes et à tous. Your Paris Postcard has arrived—bringing you this week’s cultural highlights, timeless traditions, and inspired moments from the City of Light. Paris has entered that wonderful time of the year when it seems as if everyone lives outdoors. The days are…

Discover Chicago’s Best French Bakeries and Cafés

I always say that “re-entry” is the hardest part of returning from France. Not the jet lag or unpacking, but the quiet melancholy of realizing you’re leaving behind the rhythms of everyday French life. Simple rituals—stopping at a café for a morning coffee and croissant, picking up a still-warm baguette…

The Paris Postcard: Long Weekends and Signs of Summer

le 22 mai 2026 Step into Paris from anywhere in the world. Each week, the Paris Postcard shares what’s new, noteworthy, and utterly enchanting in the City of Light. Pentecost Sunday and Monday fall on May 24 and 25 this year. These are official holidays in France, marking the descent…

96 Hours in Biarritz

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One of my closest girlfriends moved from Paris to Biarritz. When she invited me to come visit for a few days, it felt like the perfect opportunity to catch up with a longtime friend and experience the city through the lens of a local. Located on the Bay of Biscay…

The Paris Postcard: From Couture and Candles to Courts and Cultural Currents

le 15 mai 2026 The Paris Postcard is your weekly love letter from Paris—curated highlights, hidden gems, and the latest happenings to inspire your week. And this week, there’s a noticeable shift in the air. Paris is moving into that unmistakable late-spring rhythm where the city feels more animated—cafés are…

The Paris Postcard: VE Day in Paris, Notre-Dame at Night, and the City’s Transition to High Season

le 8 mai 2026 Your Paris Postcard has arrived—bringing you this week’s cultural highlights, timeless traditions, and beautiful moments from the City of Light. Today marks Victory in Europe Day (VE-Day), also known as Jour de la Victoire—the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. In Paris,…

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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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