Allée des Cygnes is a beautiful little walkway Southwest of the Eiffel Tower in the middle of the Seine. Ever since I discovered it a few months ago, I have been going every weekend for a walk or run. Allée des Cygnes is a wonderful place to walk to after visiting the Eiffel Tower and[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. Search ‘French onion soup’ on Google. Go ahead, I dare you. What you’ll find is almost 3 million entries… and that’s in English Google only (try searching for any kind of French food on French Google and you’re in for[…]
Well, I got ambitious in the kitchen last month… now I’m trying to kick this sweet tooth that’s set in! I found a few good recipes for French éclairs, and decided to combine them here for you in one simple version in honor of Eclair Week which just ended. This recipe takes an afternoon in[…]
September is a glorious month in Paris. From the nice weather we always seem to get (especially after such an overcast August), to the still-relaxed ‘rentrée’ atmosphere, it’s one of my favorite times to be out and about in the city. Aw heck who am I kidding… I love September for the Éclair Week! According[…]
La Grotte du Champ de Mars is a hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of the Eiffel Tower. I live just near to the Champ de Mars and go running there multiple times a week and I never knew of La Grotte du Champ de Mars. A few weeks ago, during the Fête des[…]
Have you heard about SoPi? It’s a neighborhood that’s been becoming more bohemian-chic as the years go on… Am I talking about a New York borough? A London neighborhood? No, folks: this is SoPi, South Pigalle, Paris. And if you need a good cup of coffee and a unique souvenir, take a walk with me…[…]
Claire worked and wrote for Sight Seeker’s Delight for 7 years – read more here. There are not many cities in the world that are more associated with jazz music, than our beloved Paris. It seems that jazz festivals are practically continuous, and great clubs are sprinkled in nearly every corner of the city. Let’s[…]
I’m ashamed to say that until this month ago I’d never seen the incredible view of Paris from the Institut du Monde Arabe. It is (and I can now attest to this) literally one of the most interesting views of Paris. The terrace of the Institut is slightly elevated (9 floors) so you get a[…]
I love Paris. And all that is typically Parisian… including the small spaces. I find them charming! But I will admit that sometimes spending day after day in a standard cramped Parisian café can get a tiny bit claustrophobic. When I’m feeling that way, I head to Instituutti for an afternoon of airy, light ambiance[…]
In French it’s ‘Marché de Noël,’ in English we would say Christmas markets or Holiday markets, in German it’s Christkindlmarkt….Well, whatever you call it, these markets are an amazing part of winter in Paris! Below I’ve curated my top 7 holiday markets for you with descriptions, pros and cons, and all the necessary information. Runners-up[…]
It seems that at least once a month I’m surprised by some reoccurring Parisian event that I’d previously not been aware of. About 6 months ago, one of my discoveries was a series of free classical music concerts at 12:30pm during the week, known accurately as ‘les concerts de midi et demi’ (not the most creative[…]
Well my friends… Paris – like many other cities in the world – is a-changin’! The youth have always wanted to leave their mark on the city they reside in. Some kids just do the ever-dreaded tagging: spray-painting their name or sign all over the city and this of course is disheartening to all, especially[…]
Many people might wonder, why visit Paris in the ‘off season’ (November – January)… when really there is so much that Paris has to offer during this time! Yes it can be a wee bit chilly some days, but the lines are infinitely quieter for all the major tourist attractions. Not only that, but if you[…]
I baked a birthday cake last week and decided to give it a little extra oomph: Cointreau. Because, when in France, right? The finished result was tastier and tastier with every forkful… Cointreau – for those of you who are not familiar with it – is special triple sec which is made in France. I[…]