Free concerts in Paris
My dear friend Theo, with roots in both New York and California, used to come to Paris for several months each year. She did not have a huge budget, …
Category: Paris
Adapter plugs Converters Paris
While cell phones, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, etc., laptops, digital cameras etc. are dual voltage (for US and Europe) you will still need an adapter to plug into …
Covered Passageways Paris
When I first arrived in Paris, I worked in an office on the rue du 4 Septembre, not far from the Place de l’Opera. And I accidentally discovered the …
Going to the Bathroom of Paris
When nature calls, there are two options (I am not including the public pay toilets because this is NOT an option): the ho-hum utilitarian: It is quasi-impossible not to …
Chocolat Chaud Paris
When the weather is cold, or damp or grey, there are few things as comforting as a nice cup of hot chocolate, not to be confused with chocolate milk …
Hippodrome de Vincennes Vincennes Race Track Paris
Whenever he has visitors, one of my closest friends always takes them to the Vincennes Racecourse (Hippodrome de Vincennes), referred to as the « Temple of Trotting. » It’s …
Fabric of Paris
Do you like to sew? Do you like to look at and feel beautiful fabrics? If so, when you are done visiting Sacre Coeur, go to the bottom of …
The Countryside in Paris
Most guidebooks will include the Pere Lachaise cemetery in the 20th arrondissement as a place to go. You can visit the tombs of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Sarah Bernhardt, …
Les Buttes, or Head for the Hills Paris
A long-time Paris resident recently wrote to me: I always try to encourage my friends to go off of the beaten path – see some new areas – which …
Cell phones Paris
U.S. based carriers offer different plans for phone calls, access to email and the internet. Check carefully before leaving to avoid unpleasant surprises when using your cell phone or …