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One thing I will never get used to in Paris is standing in line and people cutting without any shame whatsoever. What is worse, the cashiers are complicit in line cutting, by either simply ignoring it or, more maddening, encouraging such…
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The 1987 French Film, Au Revoir Les Enfants, tells a story of courage and betrayal involving the round up of Jewish children hidden in a Catholic boarding. Though it was 43 years since the roundup of Jews in France occurred, it was…
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There is something perverse about the way Parisians walk — sometimes hurried, usually with a strong beat, but rarely with a happy-go-lucky stride that says — “wow, how lucky am I to live in Paris.â€Â Parisians should be skipping with delight,…
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Owned by the same family that runs the prestigious Michelin two star Taillevent restaurant and single Michelin star L’Angle du Faubourg restraurant next door, Les Caves Taillevent stores over 150,000 bottles of wine, including remarkable wines under its own label. For…
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Begin your Valentine’s Day evening by going to the magical Palais Garnier to watch the ballet Orphée et Eurydice, for a 7:30 p.m. showing. Afterwards, finish the evening at  Cafe de la Paix, just across the street. For a very late night…
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If you are seeking an affordable evening meal in a great location, then look no further than Au Roi du Café on Rue Lecourbe. The bistro offers a concise yet varied menu of main courses  including traditional favourites as well…
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For one of the better brocante shows to look for silver, fine china, goblets of Baccarat, antique necklaces, old framed art pieces and other fine brocante pieces, visit Eglise d’Auteuil in the posh 16th Arrondissement the weekend of October 23 and…
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