I am in the home stretch of apartment renovations on my new Paris apartment. Last weekend, I had hoped to move in, but due to delays in the completion of the renovations, I found myself with a free weekend in Paris and not much desire to sit in my temporary studio...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to visit a new church. The Basilica of Sacré Coeur and the Cathedral of Notre Dame No matter how many you have seen, there are always many more you have not seen. You don't need to take a lot of time, just pop in for five...
Every month, I post a list of some of my favorite or just the most eye-catching articles, recipes, blogs and other links I have come across in the past month. Some relate to Paris and European travels and some have nothing at all to do with the themes of Paris...
Recently, I spoke with Daniel Dozier, an American entrepreneur in Paris and former Chief of Staff for the U.S. Ambassador in France, about his adventures in starting his new company, Cinq&Co., his future plans and upcoming projects and the upcoming U.S....
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to attend or sign up for a lecture or discussion. Several institutions in Paris offer regular evening talks in English. Place des Victoires Here are just a few ideas: The American Library in the 7th arrondissement frequently...
When you are accustomed to Halloween in the U.S., the festivities are always a bit disappointing in France. Each year, it seems more people are dressing up, but the costumes are not always so imaginative. Ghosts and witches… drunkards – oh wait, maybe those were not...
How do I find out about concerts and other events in Paris, and not just at the last minute? There are wonderful resources for telling you what is going on each week, for you last minute planners out there: A couple in Parc de la Villette who didn't get tickets in...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to go one whole day just on foot. No taxis, no metro, no buses. OK, if you have to cheat, at least take a bike! Walking the city is the best way to learn your way around, and you are bound to notice things you hadn't noticed...
My review of the Time Traveler Tours new "Beware Madame la Guillotine" iPhone app was posted this week of the My French Life blog. Check out my article here! The Jardin du Palais Royal, where the tour starts *** Have you tried out the app yet? Tell us what you...
My tenth post in this series on Buying Property in Paris is a quick update on the state of the renovations in my new Marais apartment. We're getting there, but there's still a long way to go, and time is running out! Before reading this, I invite you to read about my...
