jacquemart-andré & mary cassat
Paris continues offer me great surprises... On a rainy Tuesday, I made my way to the private museum of Jacquemart-André. It had been recommended to me as one of those spots you don't really hear [...]
Our Paris Stories
A few posts ago, I highlighted the beautiful Sainte-Geneviève library. I had joined two expats, Melissa and Kate, for a fantastic morning tour of the library. Melissa and Kate are a team who have developed [...]
the practical Parisian
After a couple of months in Paris, I have had some interesting observations about living in the city. None of my discoveries are rocket science, but they are unexpected and give me a laugh. I [...]
musée du Louvre
I know, I get it. Visiting the Louvre is kind of cliché when in Paris. I can assure you, my adventuresome spirit has not worn out. It's cold in Paris, roughly 25 degrees, which in [...]
sainte-geneviève library
I love a good book and I certainly love a good library. Unfortunately, many of the grand Parisian libraries are private or not accessible to non-citizens. To my delight, Sainte-Geneviève is a public library and [...]
Père Lachaise
Surprisingly, in Paris (the city of light), I have spent a good amount of time in cemeteries. Notably, in the necropolises of Montmartre and Père Lachaise. Cimetière de Montmartre The sites are serene, [...]
Snow, school and orchids
It's been a wintery week in Paris. As the winter months go, I think we can agree February can be a month of snow and ice. The truth is, Paris has a mild winter and [...]
Paris’ antique markets
In the northern part of the city, there are blocks and blocks of antique markets. As many times as I have visited, I have yet to cover them all. The markets can be a little [...]