Paris’ glorious and elegant 7th arrondissment has attracted many well known figures in the past and present and was Napolean Bonaparte’s favourite district where he resided and consequently was buried. The 7th is one of the chicest and most sophisticated areas in the city to experience some of the finest food, restaurants and sites the…
Dear readers, I know it might sound strange to want to escape Paris when there and it is certainly unusual to want to do that. The thing is when your sightseeing, walking for hours on end and navigating tourists in those highly touristy areas then a little break from it all is rather necessary especially…
Dear readers, I make no secret out of the fact that I adore Paris beyond words and that my love for this incredible city simply grows and grows with time. I also have an adoration for Woody Allen and his brilliance in producing down to earth movies with soul, substance and a dash of quirk. …
The list of amazing and inspiring things to do in Paris is endless and you could return time and again to this most amazing city and still only scratch the surface. The one thing you should put high up on your priority list are the covered passages of Paris which are in fact the original…
After the tragic fire that struck Notre-Dame de Paris on the 15th of April of this year, my heart is filled with sadness and my mind seems to constantly question why? Why did this awful incident have to happen? Centuries ago, a devastating fire in a cathedral was a sign that God wanted a better…
It seems almost every corner of Paris is historically and culturally endowed – complete with charm and hidden treasures of storeyed delights. One of these charming spots of Paris is without a doubt the mecca for all things arty and bohemian – the hilltop district of Montmartre in Paris’ 18th arrondissment. The lively and energy…
I know that I have said many times before that I want to live and die in Paris and that is without a doubt the truth and my sincerest feeling. However, after paying a visit to the Hotel Ritz and taking a peek into the glorious Chanel Spa I think I will now adjust my…
Dear readers, it’s with joy in my heart and my absolute pleasure to share my wonderful and highly memorable experience at the Ritz Hotel in Paris situated in the historic and beautiful Place Vendome in Paris’ 1st arrondissment. I had always wanted to experience the Ritz Hotel in Paris in one way or another and…
I know it’s predictable for me to say that every corner and place you experience in Paris is like a movie set dream and I’m delighted to say that yet again of the opulent and magnificent 17th century Palais Royal, its arcades and glorious gardens. Situated in the heart of Paris’ old world 1st arrondissment…
The allure and vibrant history surrounding Paris’ Montparnasse district always fascinated me. My enchantment of this area has always been due to the literary and artistic circles, in particular the American literary and bohemian expats, that gravitated to the cafes, watering holes and dance halls of Montparnasse and as a consequence contributed monumentally to its…
