Strolling Surprises around Ile de la Cite in Paris
Bonjour mes amis, We can’t tell you how many times we’ve walked across, around and beside Ile de la Cite in the heart of Paris, home to Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Palais du Justice and beautiful bridges. HOWEVER, we had never been around on the opposite side toward the point and lovely park. At Bernie’s […]
Christmas in October in Paris — Just Like at Home
Bonjour, It’s been a gray day here but not a rainy or chilly day; therefore, much better for getting ourselves up and moving! Since our time is getting shorter and shorter and soon busier and busier, we decided to go out to La Defense or contemporary Paris today. It’s a 16-stop jaunt on the Metro. […]
Too Chilly to Venture Far Today in Paris
Bonjour on a rainy, cool day! What do you do on a cold, rainy day in Paris? You stay pretty close to home! We’re brave but not so today as the chilly rain put a kabosh on any big plans. Not to despair, however, as we have some great photos of several unique shops that […]
Caregiving: The Great Leveler
Whether you are retired, still working, raising a family, or eagerly on your way to doing something else with your life, caregiving will eventually come to sit at your front door step. Whether you are rich, poor, healthy, struggling or just ordinary – caregiving will find you. Whether you are a doctor, a museum CEO, […]
Out and About in the Marais
Bonjour mes amis, There are few sections of Paris as vibrant as the Marais and when the weather is near perfect, it’s truly hard to have anything but a great day. We were out and about in the blue skies and crisp, cool temps most of the day, here and there catching up on […]
Mondays Can Be a Challenge in Paris
Bonjour, It’s very important to make note of Mondays in Paris and plan accordingly. Mondays are not as casual as Sundays but not fully operational either. Certain patisseries, cafes, hair salons, shops and musuems are closed which can really sidetrack well-laid plans. Traffic is less and those who worked in service industries all weekend often […]
Rainy, Cool Sunday in Paris
Bonjour, We have been in Paris exactly one month, and today is the first full day of unpleasant weather. How lucky are we! We decided to do a late brunch at one of our most adored spots, the Jacquemart-Andre Museum Cafe in the eighth arrondissment off Boulevard Haussmann. There is a wonderful exhibit at the […]
Wine Festival Parade at Montmartre
Bonsoir, Happy Saturday to all as many of you anticipate more SEC football and othes are returning from fall break with family. It rained all through the night in Paris but by 10am, the skies had cleared, and we were blessed with yet another gorgeous October day. Just slightly cool with sun and blue skies. […]