The weather has changed. Gray skies, wind and late afternoon showers occurred yesterday. The forecast indicates the same sort of weather for the remainder of this week.
On the bright side, I will make the most of it with plenty of museum visits. ...
Debauve et Gallais: A Parisian Chocolate Legend
Years ago, my friend Michael recommended the best chocolate shop in Paris: Debauve & Gallais. He was absolutely right. Every chocolate I’ve tasted from this maison is rich, perfectly balanced, and utterly memorable. While they are a splurge, the high cocoa content makes every bite worth ...
Chateau de Bagatelle
The 12th annual Fêtes des Jardins was held in gardens throughout the city this weekend. The Festival featured a variety of concerts, games and public tours. So, I decided this was a good time to return to the Jardin de Bagatelle to see the interior of the Chateau, which was ...
Charming Chestnuts
It’s beginning to feel a bit like fall. It’s still warm and sunny, but the leaves are changing color and chestnuts are falling to the ground. Throughout the city, I’ve noticed children enthusiastically running around like little squirrels collecting them.
The other day, I went to my friend ...
Party Prep at Le Petit Trianon
I had read that the Petit Trianon and its furnishings had been fully restored thanks to generous support from the watchmaker Breguet, so I made my way out to Versailles to see Marie-Antoinette’s country retreat for myself.
What I didn’t expect was to arrive right in the middle of something ...
Sparkling Summer Sips: The Simple Joy of Perrier-Grenadine
The Perrier-Grenadine is a beloved classic in France, especially during the warmer months when people are out enjoying the sunshine. While it’s a simple concoction, the tradition behind it holds a bit of charm.
Grenadine, which originates from the French word grenade (meaning pomegranate), is a ...
