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Books: Thirza Vallois -Around and About Paris & Traveling Kids Guide to Paris
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 5 May 2011
Around and About Paris by Thirza Vallois, is one of the most beloved series of Paris guidebooks. Volume 1 featuring Arrondissements 1-7 has been updated and available now as an e-book for the Kindle on Amazon. Thirza captures the heart...
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Paris through other people’s lenses: Photos of people taking photos
Blog: 501 Places - 4 May 2011
We spent yesterday walking the streets of Paris and visiting the famous spots we’ve had the pleasure to see many times before. Paris is choc-full of instantly recognisable monuments and symbols, and on a sunny day is a photographer’s dream. Add to the mix tens of thousands of tourists on any one day and you [...]Paris through other people’s lenses: Photos of people taking photos is a post from: 501 Places
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UNESCO Part 2: Sculptures and Architectural Details
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 4 May 2011
Some of most renowned artists in the world have their works displayed at UNESCO in Paris including Picasso, Giacometi, Henri Mooore, Miro, and Alexander Calder. The larger sculptures are in another garden area on the other side of the Japanese...
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UNESCO Part 1: Japanese Gardens
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 3 May 2011
I went with my friend Rosemary Flannery, author of the upcoming book The Angels of Paris: Looking Up in the World's Most Beautiful City, to visit UNESCO headquarters yesterday. She had discovered there was a rare angel in the Japanese...
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Unearthing the Catacombs in Paris
Blog: Living the Dream: RTW - 2 May 2011
Paris is one of those cities filled with tourist attractions and historical artifacts in just about every corner. From the Louvre, to nearby Notre Dame and the famed Eiffel Tower, the sights in Paris continually make the lists of the world's best attractions to see. While many rush to rent one of the many
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May Eye Need to Do's: Van Dongen, French Open, Bonnard in Normandie, & Anish Kapoor Monumenta
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 2 May 2011
Van Dongen - Fauve, Anarchist, and Socialite Dutch born painter Kees Van Dongen made his mark in the early 1900s as an avant garde painter, Fauve, and leading social figure in the roaring twenties. Over 90 of his paintings and...
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Paris Hilton Full Frontal
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 29 April 2011
Paris Hilton Full Frontal – The Hotel! Not the Crappy Video! This is what a Full Frontal of the Paris Hilton Hotel is! If you’ve come here for the crappy...
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Calling Internationally
Blog: Ron in Rome - 28 April 2011
For US travelers, understanding the International Phone system can be sometimes confusing. It’s actually quite simple. 25 years ago every US state had one area code. Now with the proliferation of cell phones and population growth, even cities like Atlanta, … Continue reading →
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Under 20 Eats/Lunch with Lynn- L'Atelier Gourmand, Dinan
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 28 April 2011
Lynn had a restaurant experience in Brittany that was so good, she recommends making a special day trip from Paris just to eat there. Sidelights (Getting Out of Dodge-y Paris Once in Awhile) I thought I’d eaten marvelous French food...
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Saveurs and Terroirs: Chambery’s Annual Wine and Food Fair
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 27 April 2011
Every year Chambery has an annual Wine and Food Fair. They call it different things – last year it was the Fete Gourmande and this year Saveurs and Terroirs – but it’s the same thing.
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Parisian of the Month: Janet Skeslien Charles
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 27 April 2011
Janet Skeslien Charles is the author of the international bestselling book, Moonlight in Odessa, her debut novel in 2009. She also works with the American Library in Paris as the programs manager. Where were you born and where did you...
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Le Quartier de l'Europe by Thirza Vallois
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 26 April 2011
Last year I stumbled upon a set of streets in the 8th and 9th arr. that were named after European capital cities. I tried to trace the history of it but I had trouble finding any relevant information. I asked...
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Four Reasons to Take a Ferry to France
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 25 April 2011
If you’re heading to France you have various travel options, from cheap flights to driving. But any thousands of people prefer to take the ferry to France.
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Spring Flowers in Le Marais
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 25 April 2011
I can't top taking photos of the luscious flowers blooming all over Paris. While on a Marais tour the other day the oversized pink tulips and wild roses sprouting from the vines in the garden of Musée Carnavalet were too...
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A French Version of the Recipe, Tiramisu (with Video)
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 23 April 2011
Last year I attended a Cooking Class in Lyon and we made three recipes, one of which was Tiramisu. It was very different from other recipes I’ve seen of this dessert so I thought I’d share it with you. You can still ‘traditionalize’ it if you like by replacing a couple of the ingredients.
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Bloodwork: Author Interview
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 22 April 2011
Destination: 17th Century Paris and London Book: Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution (NEW 3/2011), by Holly Tucker Although I love to read about history, I do not think of myself as a fan of scientific history–and to say that a book is about blood transfusions is enough to [...]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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Vézelay
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 21 April 2011
These are the second set of photos in Vézelay I shot when I spent New Years near there earlier this year. It was a cold, misty day on this hilltop village with much of the architecture dating from the 1200s....
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Traditional Savoyard Dinner: Raclette
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 20 April 2011
Join my family for a dinner of a true Savoyard/French Alps meal: Raclette. There are only three ingredients: raclette cheese (or any tasty, soft cheese that will melt); boiled, peeled potatoes; and a variety of smoked or cured hams.
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Meredith Mullins: Sacred Sunday Mornings
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 20 April 2011
I am noctilien by nature. Anyone who sees me before 10 am can confirm that I am not a morning person. I cringe at the army recruitment ad—“We do more before 8 am than most people do in a day.”...
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Mme. Grès Exhibit at Musée Bourdelle
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 18 April 2011
Mme. Grès was one of the great couturiers of the 20th century with a career spanning over 50 years. Born in 1903, Grès trained as a sculptor and later said that working with fabric was the same as working in...
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Parisian Dessert of the Month: Chocolate Wristwatch from Chapon
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 13 April 2011
I chose this month's dessert mostly on looks. I was walking by the charming chocolate shop Chapon on rue du Bac a few weeks back and saw this chocolate wristwatch in the window. I was intrigued and went inside to...
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Eye Prefer Paris Tours: Tracey Jackson and Daughter Lucy
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 12 April 2011
One of my most delightful tour clients and friend Lizanne from New York highly recommended my tours to her friend Tracey Jackson, who was coming to Paris a few weeks ago. Tracey emailed me and said she was coming for...
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Femmes Eternelles at Luxembourg Gardens
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 11 April 2011
Every spring along the gates of the Jardin du Luxembourg next to the Senat building there is a photo exhibit usually by a well-know photo journalist. This year it's Femmes Eternelles by Olivier Martel and captures the pain, passion, struggle,...
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The Weekly Photo: Lovers in Paris
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 10 April 2011
Two lovers in front of the Eiffel Tower ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site. Want to save OVER $700 USD on your next trip? Get Free Travel Coupons with my guide to traveling the world. Related Travel ArticlesUnusual Place of the Month: The Catacombs of ParisParis: The City of LoveThe Weekly Photo: Tongariro National ParkThe Weekly Photo: [...]
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Annecy, France: Venetian Carnival, 2011 – Part Two
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 9 April 2011
A second and final video of this year’s Annecy Venetian Carnival which was held March 18-20th. The handmade costumes are magnificent – this is a festival to put on your list. For photos of the festival, check out www.france-and-beyond-photoblog.com.
