Eiffel Tower for Sale?
No, not really. But a part of its staircase is up for auction tomorrow. This morning as I was perusing the …
Category Archives: Architecture
Wine in Montmartre
There’s a vineyard in Paris! In my backyard… no kidding. This weekend was the Fêtes des Vendanges in Montmartre. (Montmartre Grape …
La Traviata Revisted
I was swept off to the opera on Saturday night. I’d always wanted to see the Traviata, ever since I was …
Touraine, Loire Valley: A road trip
We have wanted to explore this area for a long time. We’ve both been to the grand chateaux before – …
The Alpes – A Spiritual Retreat
It’s been raining in Paris today. When I read the screen as I type those words it makes me feel …
The English Touch to a French Life
I spent this last long weekend in England with two of my close friends. One of the major advantages of …
A Norman Weekend – Honfleur
Honfleur is the epitome of what we Anglos think of when we picture Normandy: The quaint antiquated port town with …
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 …
Paris by the Burbs
When I stepped off the train on Friday afternoon, the very first thing I noticed was an intense, peaceful calm. …
From Paris to Prague
One of the truly wonderful perks of living in Europe is being able to zip off to one fabulous ancient …
Becoming Madame 