promenade plantée
Just in time for the warmer weather, I found Paris' version of the New York City, hi-line. Le Viaduc des Arts - Promenade Plantée is a walking, jogging, biking path which traverses the 11th and [...]
the Metro
As friends are arranging trips to Paris, I thought it might be helpful to write about navigating the Metro system. Of course, as I write this the city is in the middle of a transportation [...]
le hammam
I have been curious about the Grand Mosque de Paris for some time. It sits in the 5th arrondissement across from the Jardin des Plantes where I often enjoy walks. I have read about the [...]
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 [...]
Macron
Politics are a tricky subject. I confess, it's not a topic I am comfortable speaking about because it is so expansive. And, politics very quickly get personal. I am disheartened by the lack of respect [...]
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 [...]