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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Four Hip, Fun & Yummy Suggestions for a Dinner Out in Paris
In addition to our article on Must Try Parisian Restaurants and our Sunday Brunch à Paris special, here are four …
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 Restaurant Review – Alice Pizza, Montmartre
Published on A Mix of Things last week:
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 …
A Norman Weekend – Honfleur
Honfleur is the epitome of what we Anglos think of when we picture Normandy: The quaint antiquated port town with …
The Alps – A Quintessential French Winter Holiday
Last weekend I ticked off another notch on my road to becoming truly French. If you can believe it, in …
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 under the Cover
A thick white blanket enveloped my beloved city this weekend. In six years, I have never experienced a single transformation …
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 …
