The bells of Notre Dame de Paris are amazing! I remember the first time that I heard them. It was like the most beautiful music was a part of me. Of course, I had to pull out my phone to record the beautiful sound. There are 13 church bells in the cathedral of Notre-Dame de […]
Although the Monoprix is great and lends a bit of comfort when you find yourself in a totally unfamiliar place, don’t miss the neighborhood markets ! They are everywhere, whether it be the neighborhood épicerie or the weekly markets in town, they are a real experience … in a good way … they are a […]
Funny story… which could have not been so funny. I mentioned that you might need to buy a couple of washcloths if your apartment in Paris doesn’t provide them, which was the case on our first visit. So, we went to the Monoprix. Although we couldn’t find washcloths, we found bath mits… kind of like […]
Bonjour les amis, I briefly mentioned the Monoprix, which is similar to a Super Target. There are numerous locations in Paris, and at least one or two in each smaller city… smaller villages tend to have one or two smaller indoor markets were you can pick up the basics (fruit, vegetables, cheese, limited selection of […]
As promised … A couple of things to consider when staying in a tiny apartment in an old Parisian building: 1) If the building has an elevator, it will be tiny … maybe enough room for two people and a couple of SMALL bags. 2) If the building has an elevator, it might not be […]
Salut les amis ! As I mentioned on my « C’est moi » page (click here for the « C’est moi » page), when we visited Paris for the first time, I was determined to live as closely to the Parisian life as we could. No English speaking hotels for me. I wanted to stay […]
Just a couple of additional things about getting around in Paris. 1) It is perfectly fine if you decide to just wander. Some of the best boutiques, galleries, parks and resturants can be found on these little adventures. 2) I have found all public transportation options in France to be clean, convenient, and well priced. […]
So now you have navigated from the Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport to where you will be staying in Paris, and you are all settled in. After a relaxing dinner in your adopted neighborhood, and a good night’s sleep, you are ready to venture out. Let’s say that you are staying close to the Arts et Métiers Métro […]
Salut tout le monde ! A few weeks ago I mentioned that driving in Paris would not be something that I would enjoy… so much traffic. I would always prefer to use the Métro in Paris if I want to go somewhere that isn’t close to where I’m staying. But first things first. What about […]
Bonjour ! If you read the recent « Quelque chose d’amusant… » (Sat. 07.05.2025), you know that Paris has been experiencing a heatwave (une canicule)… 101°F… that’s really hot in a city with so much concrete. In early September 2023, we were in Paris for our anniversary… what a delight! However, there was a heatwave […]
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