The Alliance Française de Chicago offers language and cultural activities for French enthusiasts throughout the city. It's a tremendous resource for anyone interested in the culture and lifestyle of France. The Alliance Francaise offers lectures, programs and language courses. ...
My Kind of Town
Chicago: my home town and another great city that I love.
It’s Friday and I feel as if I’ve slept for four days. For some reason, I was unusually jet lagged after this trip. Well, I may no longer be in Paris, but I have plenty more items to post.
And, the next best thing to being in Paris is ...
Going Home
The taxi to the airport arrived promptly at 7 AM. It is Sunday morning, it’s still dark outside and I don’t want to leave.
I know this routine well. I’ve done it many times and it’s always the same: a sense of melancholy brought on by my impending departure, juxtaposed with joyful satisfaction at ...
La Cristal Room Baccarat
For my last night in Paris, I wanted to do something special. My friend, Dawn, suggested that I go to Baccarat’s Crystal Room for dinner.
I had never heard of it. She was quite surprised as it opened a few years ago and it’s located on the Place des Etats-Unis, not too far ...
Fashion Week
Fashion Week in Paris is coming to a close. Most major fashion houses have shown their Spring-Summer 2009 Collections on runways at the Grand Palais, the Carrousel du Louvre and in tents along the northern edge of the Tuileries Garden.
The French magazine Madame Figaro has published ...
Cercle de l’Union Interalliée
Last night, I was invited to have dinner at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée. I accepted with great pleasure. I knew this would be a wonderful experience and I love seeing the inside of private clubs. I arrived early to take a few photos in total privacy.
We had a glass of Champagne in the ...
