More on the scale of August closures here
I ask a waiter today if he knows of any bakeries that are open near here. There are three that …
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Ugly American
Yesterday while I was chatting with an artist at the Bastille market, a 30ish American woman comes up, interrupts without …
Musée de Erotisme
Sorry, Mom. You might not want to read this. And this is definitely not one for the kids. I’ll put …
Musée du Montmartre
Almost missed this one. Musée Montmartre was high on my list, but the first time I went, I got off …
Place de République
Ever since I went there one night for a free Bastille Day concert, I’ve loved République Square. The place was …
Batignolles Square
I’m a little tired of exhibits and monuments, etc., and being overscheduled. I need an afternoon like I the one …
What month should you visit Paris?
First of all, you can’t have a bad time in Paris for any length of time. Impossible. I’m having a …
Sans Gêne, cute cafe in the Batignolles
Didn’t find much to do or see here in the Batignolles in the first hour or so. Walked the major …
Reasons to bring a pocket translator for dining
Think the French language is similar to English? Think they’ll all have an English menu? Maybe, maybe not. Fruits de …
Reflections on the bridge to Ile Saint-Louis at night
Last night was a lovely night in Paris. I had a great dinner with wonderful service on Ile Saint-Louis. And …
