L’Ile de Ré – A Pearl off the West Coast of France
Across an enormous bridge from La Rochelle, a bridge reminiscent of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay, lies a …
Category Archives: Daily Life
Spring in Paris – The Contrasts
A week ago, or maybe a little more now, we had one of the largest consecutive snow storms we’ve had …
Parisian Guide to Outdoor Markets
As spring approaches, I wanted to put together a list of the markets in Paris by region, so that if …
Paris Correspondent – A Mix of Things
Over the holidays, we were asked to write for a new online magazine called A Mix of Things as their …
Paris under the Cover
A thick white blanket enveloped my beloved city this weekend. In six years, I have never experienced a single transformation …
Books, Wine and a Ball – Paris at the weekend
Yesterday was one of those crisp, sapphire-blue days that winter often offers to us here in Paris. I spent the …
A political weekend à Paris
For weeks, two rather large political events have been scheduled for this weekend: a demonstration regarding gay marriage & adoption, …
French Art de Vivre – From the French to Washington and Beyond
As a young woman, Jackie Kennedy came to France to study at the Sorbonne. She was enamored by French culture, …
Toussaint à Paris – A day en famille
Rather than Halloween with carved pumpkins, bags of candy and kids in festive costumes alongside their taller spirited counterparts, the …
Rhythms of a Parisian Life – Le Salon du Chocolat Oct 31-Nov 4
In late October each year, the salon du chocolat takes place in Paris. At the Porte de Versailles expo center, …
