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Moonlight Cinema in Paris: Cinéma au Clair de Lune
Blog: ParisienSalon.com - 10 August 2009
August in Paris is all about slowing down and appreciating life’s little pleasures. In other words, you have an excuse to do absolutely nothing. In that spirit, the Forum des Images invites you to sit back and let them do the work, as they bring classic and contemporary films to you — for free!
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Loire Valley Restaurants (Part 2 of 2)
Blog: An American in London - 10 August 2009
In my last post, I described Loire Valley dinners in Chartres, Blois and Bracieux. In this post, I include notes on our meals in Contres, Chaumont-sur-Loire and Amboise. CONTRES From Cheverny castle, it was a 10 km cycle ride through shady, quiet park land to reach La Rabouillere, which was one of the best B&Bs of [...]
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Best of 2009:My Excellent Adventure with Mary & Phil, Part I: Cathedral of the Resurrection
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 10 August 2009
I 'm taking a summer blogging break for two weeks. Enjoy my selection of the Best of 2009 posts. So the big day arrived last Friday for my tour of the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Evry and the Genevieve-des-Bois...
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Sidetracked! La Fête Foraine du Jardin des Tuileries
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 9 August 2009
La Fête Foraine du Jardin des Tuileries is a bit of a Paris institution. Each summer, between June and August, a small carnival is set up in the Jardin des Tuileries.
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The Hidden Garden of Paris
Blog: ParisienSalon.com - 7 August 2009
One day years ago, I was walking along the rue de Grenelle exploring the 7th arrondissement of Paris and decided to take a detour on the Boulevard des Invalides. There was a tiny little break in the wall I was strolling beside, and I caught a sliver of a glimpse into a beautiful garden. I was mesmerized and tried to position myself to see more. I needed to know more about this hidden garden. Finally, I walked to the rue de Varenne to see if there was any way I could sneak in. As it happened, I didn't have to sneak in. I only needed pay a few francs to get past the guard.
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Loire Valley Restaurants (Part 1 of 2)
Blog: An American in London - 7 August 2009
I spent weeks scouring French and English-language newspapers and sites, trying to find good recs on where to eat while cycling in the Loire Valley. Most sources were outdated (i.e., more than three years old). Chowhound, SlowTrav, eGullet, Lonely Planet, google blog searches . . . all my usual on-line sources [...]
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10th Arr. Part II: Graffiti
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 6 August 2009
There is a large wall off the Quai de Valmy on the Canal St. Martin which intersects rue Jean Poulmarch that the city has designated for graffiti artists to have free reign over. Every few weeks they create a mural....
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we (heart) paris
Blog: where the wild things are - 5 August 2009
Not only is the 5th district packed full of open-air markets and lovely flower shops, but it has a Bikram yoga studio! If Louie finds stage work, it'll be like we are at home.Two nights ago we went for a walk along the Sienne toward St. Germain de Pres, and we discovered hundreds of people waltzing to live music along the river! How romantic..
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A Timeless Lunch
Blog: Tripalong - 5 August 2009
So my table reservation for 12 – six adults, six kids – is confirmed for Saturday. And with what relish I am looking forward to it, all the more so because I will lunch on the exact same meal I savoured so smugly last year when researching Lonely Planet’s Languedoc-Roussillon guide. This is where the [...]
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10th Arr.: Part I
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 5 August 2009
The 10th arr. near the Canal St. Martin is a melange of odd buildings,quirky storefronts, and just one visual surprise after the next. Here are a few glimpses. Love the Art Deco Alright you movie buffs, who's that on the...
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Paris by Appointment: Paris’ Secret Supper Club
Blog: ParisienSalon.com - 4 August 2009
Over the last few years there’s been an influx of American chefs in Paris. Fusing American-style entrepreneurialism and experimentation with France’s gastronomic history, they have carved out a cross-cultural niche in Paris’ contemporary dining scene. Two pioneers in this delicious movement are American chefs Braden and Laura. In 2007, the couple moved from Seattle to Paris to set up Hidden Kitchen, an underground, word-of-mouth, dining destination located in their Parisian flat.
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Le Reminet-Lunch with Lynn/Paris Under 20 Eats
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 4 August 2009
My friend and wonderful writer Lynn Jeffress is always boasting about the best lunch bargains in Paris and inviting me to join her for her great culinary finds. I very rarely go out for lunch, as I spend the days...
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Restaurant Le Cambodge, Paris
Blog: An American in London - 3 August 2009
Jon and I started our Loire Valley cycling trip by taking the Eurostar to Paris last weekend. In fact, we set off for Chartres just as the Tour de France pulled into town. Predicting that we had a full week of French-only food options ahead of us, we wanted to avoid eating French food while [...]
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Memories of Paris
Blog: ParisienSalon.com - 3 August 2009
Parisien Salon's newest contributor, Ashley Bruckbauer, gave me the wonderful idea to share some of the many treasures I've purchased in Paris.
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Mellow Paris: Why We Love August in Paris
Blog: ParisienSalon.com - 3 August 2009
You may have heard rumors that Paris empties out in August. As it turns out, the rumors are largely true. But before you start envisioning a Parisian ghost town—tumbleweeds rolling down the Champs-Elysées—take it from us: August is a wonderful time to be in Paris. As many locals head to the coast and many businesses close up for the month, you can feel the city’s pulse slow down. Traffic decreases, picnickers multiply, people become friendlier, they linger in parks and enjoy balmy evenings on café terraces throughout the city. In August, Paris settles and simply enjoys itself.
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Childproofing Your European Vacation
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 3 August 2009
I've had many parents tell me that they are afraid to take their kids to Europe. They worry that Europe's museum culture is not family-friendly enough.
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August Eye Need to Do's: Paris Plage, Born in the Streets- Graffiti, and Rosa Bonheur
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 3 August 2009
Before I get to Eye Need to Do's, I want to let you know I am fully recovered from my kidney stones. Thanks so much for all of your thoughtful and caring comments and emails regarding my condition. More Good...
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Rosa Jackson: The Best Sandwich in Paris
Blog: ParisienSalon.com - 31 July 2009
Jambon-beurre. They are just two apparently humble ingredients, yet choose them carefully, tuck them into a crackly-crusted baguette, add a swipe of Dijon mustard and you have one of the world's most extraordinary sandwiches. No-one understands this better than the staff at Le Petit Vendôme in Paris, a boisterous Auvergnat café around the corner from the Hotel Ritz.
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Loire a Velo – Pretty Brilliant
Blog: An American in London - 30 July 2009
I’m sitting across the street from Chateau de Chaumont in the Loire Valley, happy to finally have Internet access for the first time in almost a week. I’d intended to try my hand at daily “sort of live” blogging, but of course I underestimated the rural-ness of central France. Jon and I are cycling our [...]
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Flash Mob Michael Jackson Tribute in Paris
Blog: Paris By Appointmenty Only - 30 July 2009
Check out the awesome flash mob tribute to Michael Jackson that took place this weekend in three separate spots around Paris by a dance troupe called BAB (La Bande à Bordel).
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Parisian of the Month: Patricia Laplante-Collins
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 30 July 2009
Patricia Laplante-Collins is the genial hostess and proprietor of Paris Soirees, a twice weekly salon-like gathering that includes a home-cooked dinner and/or cocktail hour. The intimate meetings are held in Patricia's living room and always include an interesting and inspiring...
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ER
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 29 July 2009
I had some sharp stomach pains early in the morning on Tuesday that wouldn't subside, so I decided I needed to go to the emergency room. I was of course trepidatious and had visions that the ER would be kind...
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Paris, France (Part Deux)
Blog: Patrick and Katrina do the Globe - 28 July 2009
It was great to be back in Paris again. At least one of us could communicate adequately, the city looked beautiful and inviting, and the temperature was significantly cooler, with glorious shade and breeze to match.
