Mont-Saint-Michel
I kicked off my first afternoon in Normandy with a trip to le Mont-Saint-Michel. This has been a spot I have always wanted to visit on my trips to Paris, [...]
la rentrée
Paris has been on vacation and offers no apologies for it. Starting in July, but more commonly in August, the city's permanent residents empty out. Shops and restaurants close for [...]
mid-year checkpoint
More than half the year has passed since I arrived in Paris. As I look back, the months seem to have flown by, but on a daily basis I don't [...]
champions du monde
Paris...France for that matter, is in heaven. Riding a high that may last four years, but perhaps another twenty; which may be the cadence for Les Blues World Championship wins. [...]
Château de Chambord
Well, I worked up the courage (or maybe it was desperation) to rent a car and drive out of Paris. The summer is proving to be warm; warmer than I [...]
les puces (the antique markets)
This is the second week of my nieces as guest bloggers recounting some of our adventures while they visited Paris. Enjoy... First off if you intend on going to the [...]
versailles bike tour
This week and next week I am fortunate to have my nieces as guest bloggers recounting some of our adventures while they visited Paris. Enjoy... On Friday the 22nd of [...]
YSL
I've been back in Paris for a few days now and I have a little time between visitors. I decided to treat myself to a morning with Yves Saint Laurent. [...]
antibes
A five hour train ride south took me to the Cote d’Azur. This is the southern boarder of France which spans miles along the Mediterranean Sea. After passing grassy fields, [...]