I spent a good portion of the afternoon with friends, Sylvia and Bruno, in the bar of the Bristol Hotel on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. We were classmates at Christie’s and we haven’t seen each other much since finishing our courses. We chatted for nearly three hours, bringing each…
Sunday was spent with good friends Dawn and Michael at their lovely home La Charmeraie in Louveciennes. Blog readers may recall my September visit. What started as a dreary and rainy day in the city ended as a cheery and sunny afternoon in country. Once again, Dawn provided an amazing feast for…
Last night, the 5th Annual “Nuit des Musées” was held throughout Europe. Once a year, museums are open until 1 AM and most museums host special events such as lectures, dance programs, films and concerts. There were so many wonderful options, it was hard to choose. So, I decided on…
This afternoon, I lunched with my good friend Cécile. Blog readers may recall her daughter’s charming display of chestnuts posted last September. Cécile and I met many years ago. She worked for a French production company at the International Film Festival, which was hosted in Chicago. She is a true Parisian in…
The sun is finally shining — just in the nick of time, because today marks the last day of Les Saints de Glace. According to French tradition, Les Saints de Glace — Saint Mamert, Saint Pancrace, and Saint Servais (celebrated on May 11, 12, and 13) — represent the lingering…
Whether you’re heading to a dinner reservation, catching a train, or just exploring Paris, taxis are still an important option — but they work a bit differently than in many other cities Where to Find a Taxi Paris has hundreds of official taxi stands (called stations de taxis), typically near…
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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