Whether you’re coming to Paris to live, or even on vacation, there are plenty of French classes for everyone from débutants (beginners), to those looking to master the complexities of those elusive French verbs. While I don’t personally make any recommendations, you can visit their sites to check for class times, size, and prices. Some schools do offer housing for longer programs and you can even get…
“Hmmm. Where would you send someone looking for a romantic dinner in Paris?” One of the questions I’m rather frequently-asked is for romantic restaurant recommendations in Paris. It’s not that I don’t go out to eat. It’s just that I don’t get asked out to romantic restaurants, so I wouldn’t know. Most of the time, I’m lucky if a paramour plops a falafel in my…
If you’re coming to Paris and have special needs, such as access for a wheelchair, here is a list of resources that will help you plan your trip. Please note that I haven’t used many of these services, especially the tour operators, so ask as many questions of them in advance as you need to get the most information about the services they offer before…
Le Brunch is indeed available at some places in Paris, but I’m not necessarily at my best being around people first thing in the morning—and I’m not so fond of Le Brunch either. So I compromised on the more civilized hour of 1pm for dining on the weekends. Not much is open in Paris on Sunday, so I had suggested Breizh Café, a tidy corner spot specializing…
Last night I rounded a corner, and looked up. It made me realize that sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in too many things. And what’s really important is to give myself a moment to stop everything—take a look (and a photo)—and remind myself what a beautiful city I get to live in. Although I don’t think happiness necessarily depends on where you live,…
[UPDATE: I’ve revised this post since I first published it since you may not be able to find plum kernel oil. Apricot kernel oil is sometimes available, and can be used instead. When searching for the oil, make sure the one you find is suitable for consumption. Some are for cosmetic purposes only. If you are looking for a recipe that uses fresh apricot kernels,…
(Please note that fares may increase. These were updated in 2013. Check the RATP website for the most up-to-date fare information.) For passes, you will just need zone 1 and 2 tickets if you are staying in Paris. Carte Navigo For Paris transit, visitors who are non-residents can buy weekly Navigo Découverte passes, which presently costs €19,80, plus a one-time fee of €5; for the…
Here’s a list of the various ways for visitors to get to and from the city of Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), where a majority of international flights arrive and depart from. (Note that this post was updated in 2016.) Some modes of transit listed also go to Orly airport, where many domestic flights leave and arrive from. Charles de Gaulle airport (also called…
One of the best restaurants in Paris is one that I have a hard time recommending. It’s not that the food isn’t consistently very good-to-excellent. Nor is the service anything less than friendly and sincere. One problem with L’Entredgeu is that it’s way up in the 17th, pretty much away from everything else. That’s relatively minor, though. The big problem for me is the name;…
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