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 …
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The Original Macaroon – Nancy, France – Mason des Soeurs Macarons
A great friend of mine came back from Nancy last weekend, where her parents are living at the moment, with …
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 …
The Sport of Kings (and Dukes)
Those of you who are patiently awaiting the next episode of Downton Abbey’s new season, I have a little something …
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 …
Weekend in Angers & Chocolate Moelleux Cake Recipe
I just spent a lovely weekend en famille in the Loire Valley. One of my sisters-in-law lives Angers with her …
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, …
A Replica, The White House in France
Almost a week has passed since the American election and still French newspapers are harping on, albeit a little more …
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 …
