Madelyn
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The Best Children’s Clothing Stores in Paris
January 5th, 2012Here’s our list of some of the best children’s stores in Paris, many of which are a short walk or bus ride from of our central Paris Perfect apartment rentals. ... Read More
Christmas Shopping in Paris at Galeries Lafayette & Printemps
December 12th, 2011Two of the must-see places during this time are les grands magasins –Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Beyond the unbelievable decor, they are also two of the best places for Christmas shopping in Paris. ... Read More
Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust & Dijon Mustard Sauce
November 16th, 2011With the holidays coming, we thought you’d enjoy a new recipe we discovered on our wine tasting trip to Burgundy: Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust and Dijon Mustard Sauce. It’s easy to make (a priority for me) and incorporates three important ingredients from Burgundy : white wine, Dijon mustard and gingerbread. ... Read More
FL – A New Restaurant That’s Attracting Excellent Reviews
September 23rd, 2011FL – New Paris Restaurant Attracting Excellent Reviews There’s a new restaurant in Paris that has been drawing excellent reviews from French food critics. FL (how the French pronounce Eiffel) is run by rising chef Nicolas Valanchon. It’s located on the Left Bank’s 7th arrondissement on a small side street near the Champs de Mars ... Read More
The French Will Never Forget: A Commemoration of 9/11 in Paris
September 11th, 2011Paris will never forget the thousands who died on September 11, 2011 . A solemn event commemorated this terrible day organized by ‘The French Will Never Forget’, Association. It took place at the Trocadero, across the river from the Eiffel Tower. The Towers of the World Trade Center were symbolically erected at the Palais Chaillot,. ... Read More
Interesting Facts About Paris — Can You Answer These Questions?
August 11th, 2011The Invalides was built in 1670 as a hospital and retirement home for Army soliders. It houses a fascinating museum of military history with exhibits dating from the Middle Ages. Read more facts… ... Read More
A Day in Paris: Visit an Exhibition at the Jacquemart Andre’ Museum and then … an Excellent Lunch!
June 21st, 2011If you’re looking for a wonderful way to spend a day in Paris, don’t miss the fabulous Caillebotte Brothers exhibition at the Jacquemart Andre’ Museum. Start your morning with a stroll along the Seine to the museum, and then treat yourself to a delicious lunch at some of our recommended eateries before heading home. ... Read More
Recipe for my Favorite Lemon Tart; French Tarte au Citron
April 22nd, 2011Delicious Lemon Tart Recipe – French Tarte au Citron Are you like me – when warm weather appears, you yearn for berries and tart fruit flavors for dessert? One of my favorite recipes is this one for Tarte au Citron, adapted from 3 or 4 recipes over the years There are 2 secrets, and ... Read More
Eiffel’s Tower – An Excellent Read!
February 28th, 2011A good friend gave me a copy of Eiffel’s Tower by Jill Jonnes and I had the pleasure to read it last month. It’s not just the fascinating story of how the Eiffel Tower was built, it is an equally engaging series of vignettes about this amazing era of discovery. ... Read More
Navarin of Lamb — A Delicious Winter Stew!
January 25th, 2011We invited six friends to dinner last week and decided to prepare a one-dish meal, Navarin of Lamb. This a classic French country dish and easy to make. with a delicious combination of lamb and vegetables marinated in red wine. ... Read More
How to Dress for Winter Sightseeing in Paris – Think Chic!
December 9th, 2010Parisian women are famous for their effortless style and innate fashion sense. So what are the rest of us to do when packing for a winter trip to Paris? Think simplicity, comfort and understated elegance. ... Read More
Top 10 Things To Do in Paris With Children
November 3rd, 2010Here are our Top Ten Things To Do in Paris With Children! Paris Pastry Hunt, Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars Park, Parc de la Villette. ... Read More
Our Essential Tips for Families Traveling to Paris
October 14th, 2010Paris is an exciting city to discover as a family, and offers a fun choice of kid-friendly sights. Here are some tips for families traveling to Paris that we’ve learned from traveling in Paris with our own children — and from our family, friends and guests. ... Read More
Secret Shoppers: Finding the Best Pâtisserie’s in Paris !
October 6th, 2010The writer of Raids-Pâtisseries has a goal to ‘raid’ pastry shops and perform secret taste tests on a specific kind of pastry, awarding five stars to the best and revealing the worst in a dramatically honest way. Completely after my own heart and Vive la France and this great nation of food police! ... Read More
Beautiful Reflections on the Seine River
August 12th, 2010I love running or walking along the Seine. Doesn’t matter what time of day, how fast or slow…it’s always beautiful. The heart of Paris is small enough that you can walk to many favorite spots, walk all the way from the Eiffel Tower to past Notre Dame without getting tired… ... Read More
