The Paris Guide: My Little Black Book

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By popular demand—after many requests (and a little goading) from family, friends, and readers—I’ve finally brought my Paris recommendations together in one place. Paris is a city of neighborhoods. Not just monuments and museums, but cafés you return to, streets you learn by heart, and small rituals that become familiar.…

The Paris Postcard: Celebrating Calder, Rousseau’s Dreamscapes, and a Spring Week You Won’t Want to Miss

le 17 avril 2026 Bonjour, mes chers amis, here’s your weekly roundup from Paris. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply dreaming from afar, the Paris Postcard delivers the best and latest happening (from my POV) directly to your inbox. There’s lots to see and do, so let’s jump…

How to Bring Cheese Home from France

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For as long as I can remember, bringing cheese home from France has been a cherished ritual of my travels. Somewhere between my final visit to the market and prepping my suitcase for the return voyage, I carefully select a few wedges of my favorite flavors to take across the…

The Paris Postcard: Craftsmanship, Sport, and History

le 10 Avril, 2026 Bonjour à toutes et à tous! Your weekly Paris Postcard is here—bringing you the city’s latest delights and moments of magic. If you’re new here, every week I share a Paris Postcard as a small glimpse into the city I love and a way to stay…

The Paris Postcard: An Easter Celebration from Home to the Heart of Paris

le 4 avril 2026 Bonjour from home—just barely. I have just returned after nearly a month in Paris, and this Paris Postcard is arriving a little late this week. My apologies. The journey back was a long one, with flight delays due to mechanical issues in Paris, followed by weather…

The Paris Postcard: Sun, Salons, and Secret Treasures

le 27 mars 2026 Bonjour from Paris! Early spring is the perfect time to visit France. The weather has been extraordinarily good—Paris is blooming early and warmer temperatures seem to have put everyone in a good mood. Even though it’s not tourist season yet, parks, streets, and cafés are alive…

About-Jeannine
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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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