For me, Paris is like a delicious weekend romance! When I travel there, I dress up, go out to eat, visit museums, walk and walk, take a romantic boat ride, sit in a café and watch the world go by.
Then I go home, and painfully pine to go back again. It is the perfect relationship, a bit of a fantasy I know but I am smitten.
So this is a blog about Paris and all things French! Uniquely for Women Of A Certain Age. Because like Paris, at this age, we bring to the world the very best of ourselves!
I don’t think any of you would disagree that our close circle of girlfriends is one of the greatest joys of being a woman. Women are experts in how to…
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Not that long ago, I was pickpocketed on the subway in Barcelona. I was exhausted after a long day of sightseeing packed into crowded subway car when a woman, who,…
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Lucky Suze McCart! She is heading to France in September to cycle her way around Provence! How fortuitous that she is the WINNER of my most recent Giveaway Draw —…
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I have to say something about French bread. Because my love affair with Paris and France began with the bread. Like many people, I tend to watch how much bread…
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I have always been fascinated by women who break new ground, especially in politics, where I spent a big part of my career as a journalist. I know how difficult…
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Another hidden treasure in Paris is MamazSocialFood.com. This is a website where you can arrange to have a home-cooked or gourmet meal with a French couple or family. Imagine —…
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Each time that I arrive in Paris, before doing anything else, I head right to my local bistro and order a coffee, and not just any coffee but my favourite…
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I think I’ve read just about every personal memoir written about Paris, gobbling them up like cherry tomatoes ripe off a warm vine. I especially love reading about women’s experiences…
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I have said this before but I believe Paris to be the most feminine city in the world. My French friends tell me that is because Paris not only respects…
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It is said that the Croque monsieur was invented by mistake. It was discovered in the early 20thcentury when French factory workers left their ham and cheese sandwiches on hot…
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If you've ever dreamed of kicking off your day-to-day grind and jetting off to new and exciting lands - then what are you waiting for? This site is for you! I'll help you discover that seeing the world is far more easier, fun and more stylish than you ever thought.