The Best Hidden Shopping Street in Paris – La rue du Commerce
September 23rd, 2011Would you believe me if I told you that one of the best shopping street in Paris is hidden just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower? Follow along with me, and I’ll share with you this little shopping secret in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, just across the beautiful Champ de Mars. ... 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
Easy summer salad: Diced summer tomatoes with a mascarpone & basil mousse
September 3rd, 2011Ripe Summer Tomatoes With a Mascarpone and Basil Mousse Concasse’ de Tomates et Mousse de Mascarpone au Parmesan et Basilic A delicious salad that looks impressive and is very easy to prepare Ingrédients (for 4 people): For the diced tomatoes: 4 fresh tomatoes 1 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper ... Read More
Paris Perfect’s Favorite Paris Food Blogs
August 18th, 2011We spend a lot of time scouring the web for tasty morsels of detail about Paris food (as well as Paris in general!) and are happy to share with you some of our favorite foodie blogs for you to sample and savour. ... 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
Italian Bruschetta Recipes – Delicious Snacks and Light Meals on Summer Days
August 11th, 2011Italian Bruschetta Recipes – Delicious Snacks and Light Meals on Summer Days I was searching for a birthday gift for Philippe and good friend Sara recommended I offer him a cooking lesson. She knew Franco Taruschio, acclaimed chef and former owner of the famous Walnut Tree Inn restaurant in Wales and got in touch. Franco ... Read More
Get Ready for Bastille Day Fireworks in Paris Today!!!
July 13th, 2011WATCH BASTILLE DAY FIREWORKS TODAY, EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT IN PARIS!!! Tomorrow is Bastille Day, the most important national holiday in France. It’s a day of celebration, with French Air Force flyovers above the Champs Elysees , the Tour de France finish and… best of all…. spectacular fireworks over the Eiffel Tower!! Thousands of people ... Read More
Paris Perfect Awarded TripAdvisor ‘Rated Excellent’ Award!
July 6th, 2011Every year, FlipKey and TripAdvisor have the privilege of recognizing leading vacation rental management clients – folks that go above and beyond within the vacation rental industry. This year, we’re delighted to announce that Paris Perfect is on the winner’s podium! ... Read More
Movies at Paris Open Air Theatre
July 4th, 2011From July 19 to August 21, sit on the grass at Parc de la Villete, bring a bottle of wine and picnic and enjoy a festival of films including Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” and Woody Allen’s “Manhattan”. ... Read More
Les Soldes! The Paris Sales have begun!
June 23rd, 2011Now is the perfect time to head to Paris – the weather is warming up, there’s some great festivals being held throughout the city and the sales have begun! ... 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
Paris Question on the Eve of D-Day: Where is this Statue?
June 5th, 2011Paris never ceases to surprise me with new discoveries, from small details such as a carving on a fountain, to entire buildings I’ve never noticed before. ... Read More
La Dolce Vita: An Apartment in Rome, Italy
April 28th, 2011My sisters Pat and Lisa run Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals. Lisa was in Rome last week and asked me to join her for a few days to help finish a new apartment. The chance to catch up with Lisa and visit Rome was too tempting to turn down so I flew there last week, my first visit in several years. ... 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
