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Visiting Paris during the Pandemic
When the French government announced that as of June 9, 2021 that France would reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers, that was the green light that many of us francophiles were waiting for. In fact my French teacher Véronique who was based in Paris at the time said that on the morning of June 9, that the Americans were already there, which meant that they left the U.S. on the 8th to arrive exactly on (re)opening day.
Pooch Parcs in Paris
If you’re like me and would never dream of leaving your little pooch behind when traveling to Paris, you will definitely want to know which jardins and parcs little Fifi (fee-fee) or Fido will be allowed to sniff the roses. While many places in this amazing city are dog-friendly, contrary to common belief, not everywhere…
Art Walk in Saint Germain des Prés
Saint Germain des Prés is one of my all time favorite neighborhoods in Paris, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to spend time there on several occasions throughout the years. But it wasn’t until this past trip that I discovered what I call the Art Walk in Saint Germain des Prés…
Place d’Italie and Butte aux Cailles
During this trip to Paris, I have made the Latin Quarter my home. The 13th arrondissement is the neighbor, which includes the lively Place d’Italie and the charming village-like district Butte aux Cailles. This is a good place to go if you’re looking for something relatively uncharted by tourists.
Paris’ Secret Vineyard
Many of us have heard of the famous wine regions of France- Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley. But did you know that the city of Paris also has a vineyard? Clos Montmartre, located in Montmartre (18 Arrondissement) is the one and only remaining vineyard in the capital, producing red and white wines, although…
Champs Élysées: A Walk on the (Not-So) Wild Side
If you’ve ever been to the renown Champs Élysées in Paris, it is probable that you have little to no desire to return. For many visitors, this popular boulevard is one of those “list” items that people like to check off as having “been there” and “done that”. But the image most visitors leave with…
The 19th Arrondissement…a new favorite!
Have you ever stumbled onto something that turned out to be an absolutely pleasant surprise? That’s exactly what happened when by chance I came across the Bassin de la Villette in the 19th Arrondissement. I was supposed to go to the Jazz Festival at Parc Floral in the Parisian suburb of Vincennes…
Jacquemart André
LWhile the art collections inside the Louvre and Musée D’Orsay are without question some of the most impressive and grandest in the world, I find that the visit itself can at times be overwhelming. There’s a multitude of tour buses, long lines, and the massive spaces can at first glance seem impossible to navigate. So…