During the annual Fêtes des Jardins, when parks and gardens across Paris open their gates for concerts, guided tours, and special events, I returned to one of my favorite hidden corners of the city: the Le Parc and Château de Bagatelle. On my first visit, the château itself was closed, so I 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 ...
Chateau de Chantilly
The Chateau de Chantilly is enormous and impressive.
It sits on nearly 20,000 acres in the middle of one of largest forests in the country. As with many of the chateau in France, Chantilly began as a defense fortress constructed in the middle-ages. It was transformed into a magnificent residence ...
Apremont
Apremont, where the Polo Club is located, is a pristine little town about five kilometers northeast of Chantilly. It only takes about 15 seconds to drive through this town, but it’s worth a visit.
These photos were taken in the town center. They include the Church, which sits at the highest ...
