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A Quirky Christmas Market in Paris
Blog: Sophie's World - 11 December 2011
Christmas market and ultra-modern skyscrapers… not two terms that usually go together. I was in Paris last week for work. Having a few spare hours, I hopped on the metro to La Défense, largely for nostalgic reasons. (La Défense, as you might know, is the largest purpose-built business district in Europe). Back in the 90s, [...]A Quirky Christmas Market in Paris is a post from Sophie's World
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International Wine Travel: Eco Tourism in the South of France
Blog: Vagobond.com - 10 December 2011
Many of us think we need to travel to Paris or Champagne to experience what France has to offer in the way of wine travel. I’ve been to both, and they were great, but I find the small, less known wine regions featuring family owned wineries to be much more intriguing.
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New Series of Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 8 December 2011
Peace Memorial in front of Eiffel Tower I am happy to announce an all new series of my photos for sale. I have traveled around the city in the last year, taking thousands of photographs. Below are 21 of my...
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Special Eye Prefer Paris Christmas Cooking Classes & Tours
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 7 December 2011
As you all know I am crazy about Christmas in Paris. Every December I post photos of all the Christmas windows, festivities, and special events. This year I am expanding my love of Christmas to my cooking classes and tours....
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December Eye Need to Do's: Jean Paul Goude, Fra Angelico,The Sound of Music, and Holiday Concerts at Notre Dame
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 6 December 2011
Goudemalion/Jean Paul Goude un Retrospective Creative director, art director, photographer, and image maker extradinaire Jean Paul Goude is having a well-deserved retrospective. Spanning his over 40 year career, the installation heralds the brilliant creative mind of Goude with films, photos,...
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No. 7 – France: O Nuit d’Amour
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 5 December 2011
All the great and romantic things you have heard about Paris are true; and how fortunate of me to be in such a city while still young and pretty. :) It's a shame, however, that even back then I wasn't charming. Sweet Paris (pronounced pa-ree in French), thankfully, is charming enough for the both of us.
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Les Sapins de Noel des Créateurs
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 5 December 2011
It's that time of the year again, tis' the season, HO-HO-HO, and all that. As always, I reserve most of December to the magical lights, done-up store windows, and an abundance of trees, all to celebrate the Christmas spirit of...
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The Paris Catacombs – 6 Million Human Skeletons Up Close
Blog: Vagobond.com - 1 December 2011
When people began to get sick in Paris in the late 1700s, they did the natural thing - dig up all the 6 million corpses and artistically arrange them in an abandoned stone quarry under the city.
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Travel Photo Thursday: The Louvre
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 1 December 2011
When we were at the Louvre, I almost skipped going to the room with the Mona Lisa. I had read about how small the painting is and god knows we have seen reproductions aplenty. But at the last minute, I dashed up the stairs and into the room, while Ken waited outside. I’m so glad [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
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World AIDS Day 2011: Bryan McCormack-Preservation is Life at Centre Pompidou
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 1 December 2011
The Centre Pompidou welcomes the artist Bryan McCormack for an exceptional installation Preservation is Life. Installed on every level of the escalators going up to the galleries, on the 6th floor the artist offers a spectacular and ephemeral installation in...
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An Expat or Travellers Best Friend – the Kindle
Blog: Vagobond.com - 30 November 2011
Good Lord, I'm in love with my Kindle! It's my hero! I've been rescued from a country with no bookstores and given access to the largest bookstore in the world from anywhere I can access wifi.
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Lunch with Lynn/Under 20 Eats: Foyer Vietnam
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 30 November 2011
Ever since Lynn moved to the Latin Quarter, she has discovered a plethora of inexpensive restaurants. She suggested a lively and crowded restaurant near her, Foyer Vietnam. It was best to arrive early she said and we should get there...
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A Weekend in Paris – 70 Euros of Fun and Culture
Blog: Vagobond.com - 29 November 2011
About 70 Euro provided three very full days of sightseeing in Paris
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Meredith Mullins: A New Perspective
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 29 November 2011
I first met Chula on a street in Paris. I admit to being terrible at recognizing celebrities, but there was something about Chula that made me take notice. (She was outside the gallery during my photography exhibition vernissage.) She seemed...
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Parisian of the Month: Francisca Matteoli
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 28 November 2011
Photo by Julio Piatti My friend and former Parisian of the Month Susan Oubari, suggested that I meet her friend Francisca Matteoli, who is a travel writer and author of six travel books. I met Francisca a few month's ago...
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Happy Thanksgiving 2011
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 24 November 2011
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and for the last four years I have published this French Thanksgiving vocabulary list, courtesy of my former New York French teacher, Luc Georges. I usually make Thanksgiving dinner but this year I...
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Parisian Dessert of the Month: Terre de Feu at Pain de Sucre
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 23 November 2011
As promised, here is the Dessert of the Month from Pain de Sucre, which I wrote about earlier this month. Whenever I have to choose one pastry from an incredible patisserie like Pain de Sucre, it's like the Sophie's Choice...
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Thirza Vallois on World War I
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 22 November 2011
Thirza Vallois has written a most special and informative article about WWI today. I am honored she is sharing this with us and it brings attention back to a war many people have forgotten about. Imagine a young boy visiting...
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Door of the Month: 5 rue Remy de Gourmont
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 21 November 2011
I know very little about the 19th arr. except for the Buttes Chaumont park, which is a lovely park, mostly manmade and mostly unknown to tourists. I had heard about an elevated part of the 19th that was supposed to...
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Christmas Market at The American Church
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 19 November 2011
I know this was put up the last minute but if you are in Paris today, try and go to this Christmas Market. My friends Laurie and Blair Pessimer, who I wrote about two weeks age, who give painting workshops,...
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Exploring metros
Blog: Snaps and Flip Flops - 18 November 2011
I think one way of getting a know a city is by taking the public transport. It kinda lets you sneak a peek at how locals go about their daily lives. While I personally love walking to get to places when i'm in a foreign city, I must say I'm also fascinated by the train stations and the people in it.
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Midnight in Paris on DVD
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 18 November 2011
I wrote about the Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris when it first came out. Here is an interesting take on the film by Nancy Evans.The DVD will be released on December 20. The newest Woody Allen film, Midnight in...
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Courtyard Week 6
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 17 November 2011
You are probably wondering why the headline for this post doesn't have an address. I am embarrassed to say I don't remember exactly. Here's the story. In July I was walking again with some tour clients in the Marais and...
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Courtyard Week 6: 17 rue des Tournelles
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 16 November 2011
I have passed this lacquered blue door with wisteria peeking out of it on the rue des Tournelles many times on my Marais tours. I could tell there was something special behind it and my curiosity became stronger every time...
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Courtyard Week 6: 13 rue St. Louis en L'ile
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 15 November 2011
Today's courtyard is a very special one on the Ile St Louis. I shot it in late spring and the greenery was so abundant, especially the wisteria growing wild and crawling up the buildings. I also got a shot of...
