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 French food blogs Paris by Mouth. It ...
18th Century Fashion for Today
During the flight over, I learned of a special exposition at the Grand Trianon – a 20th century interpretation of 18th century couture. I had not been to the Grand Trianon in at least ten years, so I decided this was the perfect opportunity to revisit the chateau and see the collection of couture ...
Qu’est-ce qu’on est bien chez soi
After a two-year absence, I have finally returned to Paris. When I arrived at the apartment this morning, my first thought was "Home Sweet Home" or qu'est-ce qu'on est bien chez soi. Not quite a literal translation, but the sentiment is the same.
I am so happy to be here...here in Paris and here ...
Claire de Lune
An evening view from the Pont de L'Archevêché ...
A “Refreshing” Table
A rafraichissoir is a essentially beverage table with ice buckets built in. These charming tables were often placed in the dining room, allowing hosts to refresh dinner guests without the assistance of domestic staff. ...
Paris Pratique – Ordering coffee in France
I had always thought the variety of coffee drinks in France was driven by taste – if you like cream in your coffee order a café crème. If you don’t like cream or milk, order an espresso. It’s that simple, n’est-ce pas?
No, it is not that simple. Like many French habits, it’s a bit more ...
