When we decided to move to France, one of the biggest decisions was where to send our kids to school. We opted for total immersion in our neighborhood maternelle, the French equivalent of preschool. What we’ve learned has been a cultural education in itself, surprising, occasionally maddening and enlightening all at once. …read more
For those who cherish the peaceful atmosphere resulting from the mass exodus of holiday-goers, August is Paris’ most prized month. In the past, I haven’t always embraced this sentiment, mainly because I love the charge of the city. However, perhaps these August-lovers have it right? …read more
Veggies to Table’s online curated Live and SIlent Auction brings Paris, Maine, Italy and Provence to you! …read more
Breaking up with someone you love is often a terrible experience. Breaking up with someone you love in what is supposed to be the City of Love can be a heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster. …read more
When I first moved to Paris, I secretly hoped that living in the city would give me the inside intel I needed to master the art of looking carefully disheveled. Like Audrey Hepburn in “Sabrina”, I, too, wanted to be magically transformed into an irresistible, doe-eyed creature draped in elegant scarves and sporting sexy topknots,… …read more
Known simply as le 14 juillet (July 14th) by the French, Bastille Day is one of the most important dates in French history. So how do you celebrate in Paris? Other than the annual military parade, here are some of our favorite Bastille Day festivities. …read more
As an American expat, the question I get most is: What do you miss about home? In a pinch I can find a reasonable substitute for many of the readily available items from the U.S. that I miss. If not, friends keep me in supply. But, there’s one thing I can’t ask even my nearest… …read more
For those of us spending summer in Paris, finding a nice spot to tan, worry-free, is on the agenda. But no fear, we’ve gathered our top picks for tanning spots across the city, whether you prefer in a park, on a reclining chair, or at the beach. …read more
There are some green spaces that are hidden in plain sight and are only visited by those in the know. Enjoy a moment of greenery and tranquility at these hidden Paris gardens. …read more
It’s finally summer. And as we are now able to stroll around the city as usual, here are some bookmark-worthy ideas and inspiration for exploring! We’ve been through the City of Light’s prettiest secret streets, so here are some of the most beautiful squares. They’ll take you all across Paris and into bucolic hidden corners… …read more
While I thought my high school French would be the main challenge of moving to Paris, it was just the start. As it turns out, when you look beyond the Instagram filter, Paris remains a lovely city, but also a lonely one. …read more
Father’s Day is just around the corner and you don’t want to be left scrambling for a gift. It can be a bit challenging shopping for the special man in your life. We rounded up a variety of French-inspired gifts covering the practical and indulgent alike. …read more
Marjorie Preval did what many have aspired to do: she left behind her life in New York and moved herself and her daughter Kailin to Paris. Though the move did not come without challenges and doubt, Marjorie describes it as “one of the greatest choices I’ve made so far.” …read more
