Today marks the 65th anniversary of D-day. The occasion is being marked with ceremonies at U.S. and British cemeteries in Normandy. Several years ago, I toured Normandy and visited cemeteries along the coast. I don’t know a single person who participated in D-day, yet it was one of the most…
The highlight of the Nocturne Rive Droite was the Vernissage of the McDermott & McGough exposition Without You I Am Nothing at Galerie Jerome de Noirmont. This was, by far, the most eccentric crowd, including the artists themselves. David McDermott and Peter McGough are two Americans who met at Syracuse…
Last night, I stepped into the glam of Nocturne Rive Droite—an evening of gallery hopping, sparkling cocktails, and stylish crowds in the heart of Paris’s most elite art district. What began as a quiet, almost contemplative stroll through exhibitions quickly turned into a festive affair, with laughter spilling out onto…
My big leather handbag is simply too heavy to carry all over the city. So, today I purchased a Longchamp nylon and leather tote bag. It seems that almost all French women have these. They’re light weight, they fold-up for travel, they have a zipper closure and, at 62 euro,…
Last week, my friend Alexandra invited me to join her for coffee and a tour of her neighborhood. I was delighted. I hadn’t seen Alexandra in years and I hadn’t really spent much time in Montmarte, where she lives.Alexandra and I were students together. She is one of the most…
Dawn invited me to join her and a few other friends to see last night’s performance of Tosca at the Opera Bastille. It was superb and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks Dawn for wonderul “girls’ night out.” Dawn, Brittany, Catherine, Moi and Barbara
I launched French Style in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, how to make the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life – no matter where you live.
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