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...
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 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...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to invite one of your colleagues out to lunch. Get to know the people you work with. Especially for us expats, Parisian co-workers can be an invaluable resource for ideas for exploring France, restaurant recommendations and...
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 see a French movie. Place des Vosges, the Marais, Paris I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of French film. But I still like to see a French film from time to time, and certainly if one is specifically recommended by a...
This week's get-to-know-Paris challenge is to visit one of Paris's cemeteries. Cimetière de la Villette Everyone has heard of the big ones: Montmartre, Montparnasse, Père Lachaise. In Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement, you can find tombs of Edgar Degas and...
