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My blog posts are free to access, and articles are categorized like a bookstore! From architecture and art, to food and history, travel and video tours, you’ll find a treasure trove to connect you with me, Paris, and my travels in France.
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Three Coffee Shop Mini Itineraries for Central Paris
Three Paris Coffee Shop Itineraries Through Central Neighborhoods. Discover three Paris coffee shop itineraries near the Seine, Luxembourg Gardens, Marais, and Palais Royal—perfect blends of cafés, history, and books.
Coffee Culture & Central Mini Itineraries
Paris Coffee Culture: Mini Itineraries for Cozy Autumn Days. Discover Paris’s best coffee shops with cozy atmospheres and chai lattes, paired with mini itineraries along the Seine for your perfect autumn days.
Sunday Reflection: When Service Creates Magic
Living as Art: Balancing Self-Care and Service in Seasonal Life. Discover how living as art means balancing self-care with service. Reflect on authenticity, seasonal curation, and creating beauty that inspires others.
Friday Reflection: Five Journal Prompts for Seasonal Curation
Five Journal Prompts to Curate Your Seasonal Life with Intention. Reflect on how you spend your time with five elegant journal prompts. Explore seasonal curation, authenticity, and intentional living through writing.
Creating Your Seasonal Bucket List: A Three-Step Process
Curating Seasonal Joys: A Gentle Guide to Your Autumn Bucket List. Discover how to create a seasonal bucket list with intention. From Paris cafés to cozy rituals, learn to curate autumn joys with elegance and ease.
Living as Art: An Invitation to Curate Your Seasonal Dreams
Living as Art: How to Curate Your Seasonal Dreams in Paris. Discover how to create a seasonal bucket list with intention. From Paris cafés to gardens, learn to curate autumn joys and make living itself an art.
Normandy Cider Route: French Heritage, Cuisine, And Travel
Normandy’s Cider Route invites travelers into a world of apple orchards, half-timbered villages, and artisanal cider-making. Stretching across Calvados, this rustic journey blends history, heritage, and cuisine. From cider tastings to traditional dishes, it’s a quintessential taste of France’s countryside charm.
The Paris Underbelly: Secrets of Animals in the City of Light
From elusive foxes in Père Lachaise to Julia the black swan of Parc Montsouris, Paris harbors a secret menagerie. Discover the city’s hidden wildlife, urban pests, and nature’s surprises that live alongside Parisians every day.
Fontainebleau Forest: Where French Royal History Meets Nature
The Fontainebleau Forest blends centuries of royal history with natural beauty. Once the hunting ground of kings and home to the Renaissance Palace of Fontainebleau, today it offers hiking, climbing, and cultural discovery. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is where France’s past and nature converge timelessly.
French Forests and Folklore: Exploring Nature’s Timeless Stories
France’s forests are more than landscapes—they are living storybooks. From the Arthurian legends of Brocéliande to the royal echoes of Compiègne, each woodland holds history, myth, and natural beauty. Explore these timeless retreats for hiking, folklore, and a glimpse into France’s poetic soul.
Château De Courances: French History, Gardens, And Timeless Elegance
Château de Courances, just south of Paris, unites five centuries of history, Renaissance gardens, and timeless elegance. From tranquil waterways to restored architecture, its parklands and estate offer a serene retreat, blending cultural heritage with nature’s quiet grandeur for today’s travelers.
French Autumn Recipes And Market Tips For Seasonal Living
Discover the flavors of a French autumn with recipes inspired by the markets of Paris. From pumpkin soup and leek tarts to figs, chestnuts, and mirabelles, this guide brings cozy seasonal cooking to life. Explore market tips, meal planning, and Parisian wisdom to enrich your autumn kitchen.
Six Great Movies With Autumn Charm
From Amélie’s whimsical Montmartre to Midnight in Paris’s nostalgic strolls, these six films capture Paris through autumn light and timeless imagination. Whether set in the city or countryside, each film blends beauty, story, and season, offering cinematic escapes for your literary living.
Best Family Hotels in Paris and Forest Retreats in France
From Parisian elegance to tranquil countryside escapes, discover the best family hotels and forest retreats in France. Whether staying near the Louvre, at Disneyland, or in a château by the woods, these stays combine comfort, history, and charm for memorable journeys filled with beauty and ease.
Caffè Stern Paris: Historic Workshop Reborn as Italian Bistro
Once a celebrated 19th-century printmaking workshop, Stern has been reborn as Caffè Stern, an Italian bistro infused with Venetian flavors and Parisian charm. Blending history, artistry, and gastronomy, it offers a refined dining experience where legacy and culinary innovation elegantly converge.
Paris Brunch Guide: Best Cafés, Restaurants, and Hidden Gems
Experience Paris through its brunch tables, where artisanal coffee, chic cafés, and hidden gems await. From Montmartre’s vintage charm to canal-side escapes, each address blends atmosphere, flavor, and Parisian elegance. Discover where to brunch in style, savoring both cuisine and cultural ambiance.
Paris Autumn Parks: Discover the City’s Most Charming Gardens
Experience the golden days of Paris in autumn through its most enchanting parks. From Champs de Mars to Jardin des Plantes, Luxembourg, and Palais Royal, discover the perfect spots to stroll, photograph, and immerse yourself in Parisian seasonal beauty.
Autumn Harvest Dinner: Hosting a French-Inspired Parisian Evening
Join an unforgettable autumn harvest dinner in Paris, from Saint-Germain’s elegant flats to truffle-infused dishes. Experience intimate French hosting, seasonal menus, and the charm of Parisian soirées, with tips to inspire your own elegant gatherings and culinary adventures.
Exploring Honfleur: Normandy’s Charming Harbor and Literary Gems
Explore Honfleur, a picturesque village in Normandy where cobblestone streets, colorful harbor views, and artistic heritage converge. From Monet’s inspiration to charming cafés and day trips to nearby villages, discover this quintessential corner of France for literary, culinary, and scenic delight.
The Best Chocolate Chaud in Paris: Legendary Cafés to Discover
Experience Paris’s most exquisite chocolate chaud at cafés like Angelina, Carette, and Plaq Chocolat. Discover bean-to-bar delights, gourmet vintages, and the elegant tradition of hot chocolate in Paris—perfect for literary-minded, artful living.
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