I am not a big foodie and don’t take too many photos of food but I do enjoy trying new things, especially if it’s simple and of course sweet. There are so many things to eat in Paris that it would take years to be able to experience them all. One thing to remember is a meal in Paris is… View Post
I walked all over Paris, it’s the best way to be immersed in all the sights of the city but when one of my friends came for a visit we decided to explore a different view of Paris. We took an hour and a half Seine river cruise. Paris is a city of bridges and my favorite was Alexandre III. … View Post
The Palais Garnier should be on your list of places to see in Paris. The Opera Garnier was built between 1825-1898 for Napoléon III. The creator of the building was young Charles Garnier an unknown architect who won the anonymous contest. The Grand Staircase is your first introduction to the Opera house. It is an exquisite piece of engineering marvel… View Post
The Covered Passages of Paris where a fun adventure to explore on a few of my rainy days. They were built back in the 18th and 19th centuries and were constructed as shopping arcades. Today they are filled with bookstores, vintage and independent boutiques, and charming eateries. These are my four favorites but there are many more. The Galerie Vivienne,… View Post
It seems odd, but Parisian cemeteries are filled with works of art. These are a few of my favorite from the Montparnasse Cemetary. “The Separation of a Couple” was originally destined for Luxembourg Gardens but it was considered too obscene. It depicts a woman straining to rise from her grave to console her mourning lover, face in hands, standing above her.” This angel… View Post
