As I walked the long tree-lined corridor up to the gorgeous Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, I realized that I was walking back into history and into a…

I want to introduce you to my favourite landlady — ever. This is  Mme. Dominque Carrez who very kindly rented her lovely Paris apartment to me in September.    …

A few years ago, I found  myself dancing up a storm in what is known as the “little Marais market” in Paris. It was a day in June when Paris…

A Friday. In September. In Paris. The morning has been a bit cool, but by noon, the warmth of the sun beckons those winding down from a busy week to…

Taking the Paris Métro was daunting the first few times. Ok, maybe even the first 10 times. Well, actually sometimes it still terrifies me. And I am not sure exactly what…

As promised here is the second of the three Paris Memoirs that I highly recommend as delightful reading. This one reminds me why I love lunch! It is by Elizabeth…

For me, the best part of my Giveaway Draws is I get to know my subscribers.   Summer Giveaway Winner This is Luci Rizzo from Toronto, Canada. She won my…

Hello all — Welcome back dear readers! I hope you have had a wonderful summer (or winter if you are my cherished readers from Down Under). Are you ready for…

No, I am not talking about me. Not yet anyway! But I am a sucker for a love story, especially for one where someone did find true love in Paris.…