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Kein Cross Christmas Decorations
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 20 December 2011
I have a very special Christmas treat for you today: My friend and neighbor Kein Cross has let me photograph the Christmas decorations of his dainty pied-à-terre. Kein, a well-known interior designer from New York, was my Parisian of the...
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Parisian Petit Dejeuner – budget or splash out
Blog: photito's blog - 18 December 2011
Few things in life are as good as a sidewalk breakfast in Paris. Especially when the sun is shining, the waiters are gossiping in French and everything tastes exactly as it should, yet so heavenly exotic as only a p’tit dej made with beaucoup d’amour can do. The only thing to consider really is whether you [...]
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Romantic Getaways – Rome Vs Paris
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 17 December 2011
When it comes to a romantic city break, Paris and Rome are always top contenders for places to go to sweep your partner off their feet in a romantic, exciting and culture filled few days. With both cities offering many similar advantages, when it comes to making the decision you have to ask yourself - are you a Roman or a Parisian?
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Faure Museum in Aix les Bains, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 14 December 2011
The Faure Museum is located in Aix les Bains, near Lake Bourget and just 20 minutes from Chambery. It was founded in 1949 and contains the art collection of Doctor Jean Faure (1862–1942), which he later bequeathed to the city. The Faure Museum possesses the second largest collection of Rodin sculptures in France, and a [...]
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Hermés
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 14 December 2011
Hermés never fails to serve up luxurious decadence in their holiday windows and this year is no exception. From gold metallic boxing gloves, to an ostrich motorcycle helmet, to a lavender colored crocodile Kelly bag, to a sliver fox and...
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Place de la Madeleine
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 13 December 2011
The holiday festivities on Place de la Madeleine are especially yummy this year. The famous gourmet food shops Fauchon and Hediard have their windows decorated with the most sumptuous and decadent holiday foods including caviar, chocolate, Champagne, trees of macarons,...
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Printemps Noel Reves d'Evasion
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 12 December 2011
This year the Christmas windows at Printemps, titled Noel Reves d'Evasion (Dreams of Escape), is much ado about Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel. Four windows have Chanel backgrounds from Moscow, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Tokyo with clever and imaginative sets and...
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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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The Spinning Granny – A Lesson in Making Thread from Wool
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 10 December 2011
This summer we ran across a small crafts festival and stopped for an hour. There was a sweet ole’ granny who was using her spinning wheel to turn raw wool into thread. She was demonstrating the process to small children. I stood and watched a few minutes and found the process quite interesting. Things are [...]
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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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The New Club Med – Nude Hedonists or Family Friendly?
Blog: Vagobond.com - 7 December 2011
What is Club Med anyway? It's worth a look, that's for sure.
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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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Les Treize Deserts de Noel -- Provence-Style Christmas
Blog: Travel With Julie - 5 December 2011
Photo credit: Flickr I love holiday traditions, and I especially love learning about traditions followed in other countries.
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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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Three Countries We Can’t Get Enough Of
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 3 December 2011
There aren't a lot of countries that we go back to again and again. Actually we realized that we have only re-visited 3 countries again and again. Mexico, Thailand and France keep calling us back.
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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...
