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The Road To Gastronomic Heaven In Paris

Whenever we’re in Paris, we love to explore some of the wonderful food areas of the city.  We’re very fortunate that one of the best outdoor markets in Paris at Place Monge in the 5th arr. is right on our doorstep. Rue Montorgueil  on the Rig…

Shop ’til You Drop at the Paris Sales!

If, like me, you love to shop, especially if there is the lure of snaring a great bargain,  I’ve got some very useful tips to help you make the most of the whole SALE shopping experience. One of the great attractions of Paris is the excitemen…

Your Paris SALES Battle Plan

To make the most of your sales shopping, you need to plan your strategy like a military operation. Paris offers so much more than the Big Three department stores—Galeries Lafayette, Printemps on the Right Bank, and my personal favourite, Bon…

In the Footsteps of Julia Child

In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport. (Julia Child) When one of the great American cooks, Julia Child, first set foot in Paris, she knew she’d landed in food heaven. As she discovered, this accolade not only referred…