The French don’t just drink coffee—they elevate it. Coffee in France isn’t about the caffeine rush; it’s about timing, taste, and tradition. And how the French “take” their coffee changes depending on the hour of the day.
In the morning, start your day like a local with a café crème or café au ...
Foyer International des Etudiantes
Wandering near Boulevard Saint-Michel recently, I couldn’t resist turning the corner to see my old residence hall at 93—my home-away-from-home so many years ago. That summer, while studying at the Alliance Française, I had stayed there for a few weeks, and walking past it again brought a rush of ...
Luxembourg Garden: Love at First Sight
In yesterday's post, I mentioned that the Jardin du Luxembourg is one of my favorite spots in Paris. I fell in love with this garden when I was a college student. Back then, I rented a room at the Foyer International des Etudiantes on Boulevard Saint-Michel, on the east side of the garden. I studied ...
An American in Paris
I am very excited to report that my niece, Jade, came to Paris this summer. On a whirlwind tour of Berlin, Paris and London, she traveled with a group of art students from her high school. I am amazed at how much ground they covered in three days. She visited Versailles, Giverny, the Tour Eiffel, ...
Une allée d’arbres
I love the beautifully trimmed trees that border the gardens and parks throughout France.
This garden, at the Palais Royal, was created for Cardinal de Richelieu in 1639. It is located just north of the Louvre. Today, the park is surrounded by an arcade of shops, galleries and restaurants. Le ...
Le Grand Colbert
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 ...
