Friday, January 20, 2012

Hermes On Sale? OUI!

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Those in-the-know know that Hermes has a semi-annual sale , off site, twice a year with exceptional prices. This year, as in the past few y...

Pop Goes The Garden

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one of the cutest souvenirs i've seen in a while- a simple little card that pops up, holding a sachet of grass to water....letting you ...
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Mont Saint Michel - Major Change

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Once upon a time, the Mont Saint-Michel was to become an island again. The building of a lightweight bridge replacing the actual causeway is...
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Everything is coming up roses at Au Nom de la Rose.

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I love Paris flower shops and my favorite store or stores in Paris is the Au Nom de la Rose, a shop that specializes in everything roses.. ...
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

An American Flag Flies Daily In Paris For A French-American Hero

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The Cimetière de Picpus has to be one of the most tranquil outdoor spaces in Paris. When strolling through the grounds, you have a sense of ...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Domaine de Capelongue - Hidden In the Provence Luberon Valley Hillside

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In the Luberon, many restaurants, hotels and resorts close the weekend after Armistice Day on November 11 and the valley hibernates — a chi...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Sunday Market in France - Olives Galore!

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( The olive lady at the L'isle sur la sorgue Sunday market in Provence.) I love all types of French outdoor markets and my favorite boo...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Glass floor for Eiffel Tower - 2013

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The Eiffel Tower is about to provide its visitors with a step into dizzying suspension. Soon visitors to the first level will look straight ...
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

TV Commerical As Only The French Can Do It!

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This Dior commercial, with Charlize Theron, Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe was directed by Oscar-winning French director Jean-...
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2011 Christmas Windows at Galeries Lafayette

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The cities departments stores have window displays not only for children, but for adults.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Ambassade d'Auvergne - Paris Comfort Food At It's Best

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I have many favorite comfort food restaurants I love in Paris and one of my all time favorites ( I desperately hope it never changes) is the...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Rebirth Of a Great Paris Hotel - Hotel de Crillon

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http://www.crillon.com/  - For Romantic adults only http://www.crillon.com/#video/children   - For Children Only! Paris has 6 Grand Dame H...
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Friday, December 16, 2011

France's Hidden Coast - Billowy Dunes, Briny Oysters and Easy, Unpretentious Charms

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I just returned from a week at Cap Ferret, NO that’s not Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera ( a place of pop legends, Ferraris and Prada shops...
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Provence - Moustiers-Ste-Marie and Faience Workshop

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Moustiers-Ste-Marie is a lovely village, in a gorgeous setting. It's there for tourists, though, so don't expect a "natural...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Just Returned From France - Lots To Tell, But First...

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Just west of Bordeaux ( 45 minutes by car) sits the lovely Arcachon Bay. Everytime I find myself in this area, I always make a point to hav...
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

A "Room" With A View...................

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One of the best places to enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower is at the restaurant, Les Ombres, located inside the Musée de Quai Branly Les O...
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Hotel Key Cards - A WARNING

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Because of the advances in technology, many more hotels, especially in France are going to the Key Card. BUT - because - KEY CARDS ( these d...
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Gallo-Roman Paris Underground

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There are  traces of the earliest civilizations who inhabited Paris long before it became the capitol city of France. You can discover vesti...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Roller Paris

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Every Friday evening (as long as the weather permits), leaving from the Tour Montparnasse at 22h, huge crowds of people gather to spend 3 ho...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Your Next Visit to France, You Should Visit Brittany.. Why?

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Next time you are in France, visit one of my favorite areas – Brittany and Yes! I think Americans would love Brittany! Think of all of the ...
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

It's Wednesday and How Come So Many Children Are Out Of School?

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In France, Wednesday afternoons (or all day Wednesday) are often free, and this is when children usually pursue sporting and musical activi...
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Do I Love Oysters? What a Question! -How To Order Oysters

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Let’s imagine you have decided to try oysters –. You open the menu.... and realize that just asking for oysters will not be enough. You have...
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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Smoked Salmon Eclair with Avocado and Lavender Cream Flling - Enough Said! Says ME!

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Ladurée is a luxury cakes and pastries brand based in Paris, France. It is known as the inventor of the double-decker macaron, fifteen thous...
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Paris is definitely the world's best place for cinephiles.

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With over 100 movie theaters and roughly 300 films running in any given week throughout the city, from blockbusters to arty revivals, Paris ...
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Surely, Paris Is The Best Place To Kiss In The World

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Musee d'Orsay Finally Reopens..................Impressionist Wing!

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Paris-bound clients will be thrilled to know that in just two weeks (October 20) the Musee d’Orsay will reopen its Impressionist wing after ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Lazy Sunday Afternoon In The 6e For Tea and Pastries

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Nestled in a quiet, cobbled-stone alley off of busy Boulevard St. Germain des Pres, Un Dimanche à Pari s is the latest discovery of yet anot...
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Forget Lemongrass and Foam, This is True French Cooking I Go Back To Again and Again...

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                                         ( Duck Confit) La Fontaine de Mars 129, rue St.-Dominique, in the 7th Arrondissement. 01 47 ...
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Monday, October 3, 2011

Immortalize Yourself For Just Euro 10

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Ever since 1934, the greatest silver screen stars have been immortalized in the legendary Harcourt Photography Studio in Paris , from Aud...

The Last Forgotten Corner Of France..............

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Imagine a ribbon of jade or sapphire, meandering through ever-changing landscapes – woods, meadows, gorges, cliffs, vineyards, farmlands,...