Actually, tonight is the full moon. But the past few evenings have been nothing short of spectacular. I was walking towards the Seine from L’Arc de Triomphe, paused for a traffic light and – oh, hello – a beautiful moon rising

Yesterday was one of those perfect Parisian September days and as I have been stuck indoors for the most part since April either sick and knocked up or sick, knocked up and recording an album, I set out on a wander to remind myself that yes, there is still life outside your apartment. Ohhhhh Paris….sitting [...]

The Jardin d’Agronomie Tropicale, in a remote corner of the Bois de Vincennes, is a ghostly setting, haunted by the spirits of France’s colonial past. The opposite of a typical French garden, it is instead disquieting in its wildness with only a few pathways kept clear of grasses, bushes and creeping branches. These are not the [...]

I woke up to rain Wednesday morning after hearing the drops going pitter pat all night long. It never really poured but the coolness crept in, as did my own feeling of personal dread that the grayness of a Paris winter was already upon us. So imagine my happiness last night when I saw a [...]

I was savoring some precious free moments today at the Tuilleries overlooking the Place de la Concorde. I had just finished a business meeting and got there about 7PM. It was still sunny and bright but I sat in the shade in a green iron chair under the trees next to the Orangerie with a [...]

Coming to Paris in July or August? High summer in the city is one long social whirl. There are a few unfortunate Parisians who find themselves spending July and August in the city, instead of disappearing to St. Barthélemy, Île de Ré or the Riviera like everyone else. Just imagine having to spend the entire summer [...]

I’m sure it’s not politic to say so but in my opinion, some of the smaller villages around Paris can be dreary little places in mid-winter, all grey stone, gates and shutters closed tight, everything silent except on market day. But in spring and summer, when those flower boxes and rose bushes get going, they [...]

Summer, is it really you? Are you here to stay? I felt your presence going to the party. As well as going home.

Chantilly is one of my favorite towns to visit. Just an hour outside Paris (faster by train), surrounded by lush forests, Chantilly is one of the country’s most prestigious equestrian towns, hosting jumping and flat racing events throughout the season at the historic Chantilly Hippodrome. There are also a few Ladies’ Days such as the [...]

The Jardin de Ruisseau, a well-kept secret, is a little haven of peace and quiet blossoms quietly under a bridge by a disused railway in the Porte de Clignancourt area. Far from the madding crowds, gardenless Parisians will be pleased to be able to retreat to a pretty oasis of blooming flowers and local cultural [...]