This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to try a new patisserie. Whether you prefer croissants or pains au chocolat, chaussons aux pommes or escargot à la pistache, try one at a shop you have not visited before! See my Full List for suggestions, or take a look at...
Croissant dough - letting the yeast do its thing I am often asked for suggestions for not-your-usual-tourist activities in Paris. Whether you live in Paris or are just visiting for a few days, one of the best experiences your money can buy is time with an expert who...
Last week, Girls Guide to Paris published my article on Top Five Weekend Getaways in France for Summer and Fall. Gordes, Luberon *** What are you top picks for weekend trips in 2012?
It’s that time again! While I generally try to leave my lawyer persona out of my blog, I do adhere to a quarterly update calendar for my restaurant and bar guides. Below are the latest bars and restaurants that I have added to my guides. As always, “**” signifies some...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to attend a class. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, there is always something more to learn and you are certain to have fun! Last Sunday, I was invited to attend a "French breakfast" cooking class at L'Atelier des...
My sixth post in this series on Buying Property in Paris is about managing the renovations process. All of the photos were taken on June 24th, three to four weeks into the renovation process. Before reading this, I invite you to read about my thoughts and experiences...
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...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to visit one of Paris's many photo galleries or temporary photo exhibits. Here is a current list of the photo expos in the museums of Paris and Île-de-France. But you can also visit one of Paris's smaller galleries. For...
It's not always true that you get what you pay for. One of my favorite restaurants in Paris will cost you only around €10. My article on Cosi was recently published in ParisParis.in, a useful site for finding the best deals and values for your money in Paris. The...
Near the border of Brittany and Normandy in the department of Ile-et-Vilaine (Brittany), equidistant between Rennes and the northern coast, lies the medieval city of Fougères. I had often driven right past Fougères. It's hard to drive all the way to Brittany and not...
