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Sculptures in the Tuileries for FIAC Art Fair
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 20 October 2011
FIAC is the largest contemporary art show of the year in Paris and is always in mid-October. For 2011 the dates are October 20 to October 23 and the major venue is the Grand Palais. This year they have also...
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Italian Embassy I
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 19 October 2011
Every mid-September there is a Heritage weekend -Journées du Patrimoine- when many historical buildings are open to the public for free including the Elysée Palace where President Sarkozy lives, the Sénat, and the Assémble National. The choice of places to...
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Journey on a TGV Bullet Train, Sitting in the Cockpit
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 19 October 2011
If you are a regular reader you know that my French husband retired in August from his job as a driver of the French TGV trains – those are the fast ones. I went with him on his final train to share the experience and to memorialize the ride on video. I made him a [...]
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Queen Statues in Jardin du Luxembourg
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 18 October 2011
I have always loved the statues of the queens in the Jardin du Luxembourg. I photographed them a few years ago with my old camera before I started taking my photography seriously. I vowed one day, someday I would come...
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Door(s) of the Month: 4, 6, & 24 rue Pont Louis Philippe
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 17 October 2011
This month I am giving you a triple treat: 3 Doors of the Month for the price of one. I am always on the rue Pont Louis Philippe for my Marais tours and my clients constantly point out how beautiful...
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10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families
Blog: My Little Nomads - 15 October 2011
The best international cities for kids from Asia, Europe, and North America. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: 10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families Or go straight to TheTravel With Kids Blog
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Visit the French Alps on a Small Group Tour This Summer
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 15 October 2011
Are you starting to think about your summer vacation? Then you have to check out our French Alps Tours. This year it will take place again in June. With enough interest, we may offer it in September too. Wander the Medieval town of Annecy, nicknamed the Venice of the French Alps, and take a boat ride [...]
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Travel Photo Thursday: Honfleur
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 13 October 2011
Unfortunately, we only had one night in Honfleur, the lovely little Norman seaside town that attracts summer vacationers by the droves. It was no longer summer when we arrived, and the chilly wind sent us scurrying off the street and bending over a huge black pot of moules for dinner at a seaside restaurant. The [...]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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Parisian Dessert of the Month: Espresso Cake at Les Philosophes
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 13 October 2011
Even though I am off my cleanse, my Dr. still wants me to lay off the sweets and I also want to maintain my new svelte figure (this is the thinnest I have been in 20 years) that I worked...
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Eye Prefer Paris Contest: New Subscribers
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 12 October 2011
I realize it's been a while since I have had a new subscribers contest and figured it was time for one. I know many of you forward my blog posts to friends, family, and fellow francophiles and many thanks for...
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My second year on the Tour de Mont Blanc – video diary 2011
Blog: Heather on her travels - 11 October 2011
Last year when I walked part of the Tour de Mont Blanc with my friend Julia, I kept a video diary, filming at the end of each day my impressions of the things we had seen on that part of the walk. I really enjoyed putting it all together and re-living the highs and lows [...]
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Ponies of the French Alps
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 11 October 2011
Here’s a video for you animal and horse (or pony) lovers. We ran across these gentle beauties on a motorbike ride one day. I immediately fell in love and had to take video of them. They were all fat and happy and had plenty to eat which made me happy too. I hope you find [...]
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Meredith Mullins: Telling Truths
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 11 October 2011
I live for the days when I look at photographs and am truly moved or inspired. The photographer has revealed some raw truth, captured some serendipitous street moment, or connected with a spontaneous or deep emotion. Most of the time,...
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Rowers on the Seine
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 10 October 2011
Two Sundays ago I received a call at 8:30 in the morning from my friend who lives on the Ile St. Louis overlooking the Seine. She said I must get down to the Seine near my house ASAP because she...
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Flying Over 3 Countries at a time in the Pyrenees
Blog: WildJunket - 9 October 2011
On board a light aircraft, we glide through the skies of the Pyrenees, drinking in an impressive view of the mountainous region. There’s not a speck of cloud in the skies and temperatures are at a balmy 28 degrees Celsius.
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Things to Do in Paris, France: the Moulin Rouge
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 8 October 2011
With so many things to do in Paris, I’ve always wondered why there was so much excitement about the Moulin Rouge and the entertainment choices typically offered there. Being a woman, the thought of watching a bunch of bare-chested women dancing around on a stage with their breasts bouncing never really had much appeal. So [...]
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42 Things I Love About Paris
Blog: Landlopers - 7 October 2011
I was going to do a slightly saccharine, flowing and probably over the top post about my thoughts on Paris. (which, if you haven’t guessed are pretty positive) I couldn’t imagine that such a post would be all that interesting, so instead I want to...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Biking in the Pyrenees: from Spain to France and back
Blog: WildJunket - 6 October 2011
It’s not everyday that I get to cross a country’s borders within a matter of minutes. Here in the Pyrenees, Spain and France are separated by an invisible border that can be easily crossed on two wheels.
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Best of EPP: Petit Palais
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 6 October 2011
I am taking a blogging break this week, so enjoy the Best of Eye Prefer Paris for the next four days. I revisited the Petit Palais with my camera in tow last month to shoot so more architectural details, inspired...
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Experiencing Paris, Then and Now
Blog: GoBackpacking - 5 October 2011
I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on how my style and approach to travel has evolved and matured since my first backpacking trip to Europe in 1998. Last month I turned 35 while traveling here in Ecuador, and I think the decisions I make are a reflection of my age. Don’t get me wrong, I [...]
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Best of EPP: Autumn at the Eiffel Tower
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 5 October 2011
I am taking a blogging break this week, so enjoy the Best of Eye Prefer Paris for the next four days. I was by the Ecole Militaire on Monday and couldn't resist taking in the Eiffel Tower. The Champ de...
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Best of EPP: Shopping Tips
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 4 October 2011
I am taking a blogging break this week, so enjoy the Best of Eye Prefer Paris for the next four days. I write a monthly column about Paris for www.travelagentcentral.com, a website for upscale travel agents. I am reprinting last...
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Best of EPP: Un Dimanche a Paris
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 3 October 2011
I am taking a blogging break this week, so enjoy the Best of Eye Prefer Paris for the next four days. Last November I was on a St. Germain des Pres tour with some clients and while we were in...
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A Shaded View on Fashion Film Festival 4th Edition
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 30 September 2011
Fashion icon, cult blogger, fashion critic, and video journalist Diane Pernet launches the 4th International edition of A Shaded View on Fashion Film Festival, a film festival devoted to fashion and style in film. The three day festival is a...
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Morocco
Blog: The View from Fez - 29 September 2011
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives in Tangier today (Thursday) to be present at the inauguration of work on Africa’s first high-speed rail line. His prescence is intended to highlight France’s role in delivering the project.
