Because it’s so easy to find a delicious meal in France, I tend to choose restaurants based on décor, ambiance and occasion.One of my favorite dining spots is Le Grand Colbert in the second arrondissement. Readers may recognize the name, Le Grand Colbert was featured in the film Somethings Gotta ...
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Hôtel de Crillon
Even though it was a holiday weekend and things were relatively quiet in the city, I am resolved to make the most of my time in Paris and go out as often as possible.
After dinner last night, I headed to the piano bar at the Hôtel de Crillon to have a drink and listen to some live ...
Café Constant
This afternoon, I lunched with my good friend Cécile. Blog readers may recall her daughter’s charming display of chestnuts posted last September.
Cécile and I met many years ago. She worked for a French production company at the International Film Festival, which was hosted in Chicago. She is a ...
Paris Pratique – Taxis in Paris
Finding a Taxi
A friend of mine, who recently visited Paris, was about ready to wring my neck upon his return. I had given him several travel tips, but I failed to tell him that he would NOT be able to “hail” a taxi. Instead, he would have to go to a taxi station and wait for one to arrive, much ...
Paris Practique – Palais Garnier Box Office
The Palais Garnier has relocated the box office since my last stay in Paris. Now, visitors wishing to tour the historic opera house or purchase tickets at the box office are provided a separate entrance at the intersection of rue Scribe and rue Auber.
The new space is efficient, spacious and very ...
Paris Pratique – Le Metro
Who doesn't love the Paris Metro? It's practical, cheap, and quick. But, how quick? I never knew how much time I would need to get from point A to point B. One day, a Parisian friend gave me a helpful hint that I am all too happy to pass along. She said,
"Allow yourself 2 minute for each ...
