When we went in to the city hall to choose our wedding date, they gave us a folder full of useful wedding information, including a little postcard for an association called “Cap Mariage”. The card said that once a month, the city hall and this association held a free information session to help newly-engaged couples [...]
So…new lesson learned this weekend. Do NOT miss the last metro and do NOT walk across Paris in your bare feet at 3AM. Sounds pretty obvious. I got invited to a party over near the Eiffel Tower and knowing that there would be a pool, I really had to check this out. I went, and [...]
Furnished 1 BR flat available June 12 – 23, and Aug 1-17. 65 euros per night includes all amenities; there is no cleaning fee or agency fee. This flat is in the 11th arrondissement, close to the metro stations Faidherbe-Chaligny and rue des Boulets. It is on the second floor. Click here for more pix and [...]
When I was growing up, “French” was always my favorite salad dressing. Needless to say I was a bit dismayed to discover, upon moving to Paris in 1995, that there’s no similarity between the American version of “French Dressing” and the vinaigrette that is actually served. The French tend to use just oil and vinegar, [...]
If you’re moving to Paris with your pooch, or buying one here, be sure to pick up the free guide provided by the Mairie, Petit Guide du Maître: Bien vivre avec votre chien à Paris (down load the PDF here). It’s only in French, so I’ll try to paraphrase some of the important info here. Restaurants, [...]
Each time I field the question, “do you think you’ll move back to the States?”, I hesitate. I think it’s because I feel guilty about my answer and verbalizing it gives it more weight; makes it more real. No, I don’t think we will. My reasons are numerous but one of the factors, aside from [...]
I hate it that even though we won’t be leaving Paris until the beginning of July, the “lasts” are already coming fast furious — the last time at my gym (because I’m too cheap to pay the exorbitant short term membership rate now that my normal subscription has expired), my last trip with the French [...]
Franglish is also a new language exchange event taking place in bars across Paris each week. Brainchild of Nicolas Saurel and Steven Annonziata, two childhood friends from France who studied in the UK, Franglish offers the opportunity to practice both languages in a laid-back environment. The idea, of course, is not to mix the two [...]
The city of Paris offers free curbside pick-up of bulky items in the different arrondissements and greater city area. The service is generally offered twice each week with varying times for each area. Before placing any items curbside, please call 01 55 74 44 60 for direct information and scheduling. Note that it is not [...]
When I was little, my brother and I had a subscription to a kids magazine called Highlights. One of the cartoons that I loved in that mag was called “Goofus and Gallant” about 2 brothers who were presented with different social dilemmas in each issue. Goofus always took the low road (”Goofus doesn’t share his [...]
