Paris Flowers

There's one thing I always hear from out of town guests when they visit Paris for the first time

 "The flowers here are amazing." 

Versailles - Go Beyond the Château!

Versailles is so much more than the Château. 

The city is full of history with the regions's largest food markets and

 a wonderful antique market opened on weekends. 

The Musée Lambinet is another small museum that is missed by most visitor to Versailles,  

but definitely worth a visit. 

On certain days you can take tea on the front veranda! 

Take a look at this short Musée Lambinet Video/Slideshow HERE 

A Stroll Thorugh Montmartre

 The winding streets of Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, is the bohémien side of 

Paris. The hilly and winding streets has long been a haven for artists; Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet...
Above is the Musée de Montmartre and is a good place to start to learn more about their adventurous and often over indulgent lives here. 

 

Truly a mix for the senses, from the noisy and scandalous (in my opinion) cabarets and 'shops' of Pigalle to the quiet and shuttered homes and apartments that make you feel you're in the country. 

You're sure to find an abundance of people, places and things that are interesting, delightful and surprising. 

A good place to start is on the steps of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre to enjoy the gorgeous views of Paris. If you time it for a perfect sunset that's even better. 

à bientôt! 

Handcrafted Olive Wood Items

Shopping at Premier Pression Provence for fresh olive oil from small producers in the south of France. 

Feel free to taste all the unique flavors and ask how which goes best with what. 

Tapenades, sea salt, and mustards are also available to taste...  and chocolate-covered almonds. 

Handcrafted olive wood cutting boards and serving bowls make perfect gifts, 

and did I mention the chocolate-covered almonds? 

Morning Café

The timing could not be more perfect. The lull between breakfast and lunch and a great spot for people-watching in this café on the Blvd Saint-Germain.

It is one of my favorite rituals I have living in Paris. 

A morning café-crème with my mini laptop and my days's schedule to plan. 

Do you have a morning ritual? 

Sparkle at the Paris Fleas

A little sparkle at the Paris Flea Market - Puces de Clignancourt. 

This is a drop in the ocean of treasures at this fabulous market. 

it is truly unlike any market in the world, 

and advertised as the largest! 

Paris Travel Groupe specializes in private market tours for friends, boutique owners and designers; 

help with negotiation, French language, shipper introductions...  

Mention you saw this blog post for a discount! 

 Private tours of Paris and surrounding areas are also avaialble. 

Settling into Paris

Tour a fabulous Paris Apartment with us in the current issue of Belle Inspiraiton. Situated on the beautiful Île Saint-Louis in the middle of the River Seine. Owned by American, Doni Belau, - you may know her from her popular website Girls' Guide to Paris - she takes us on a tour and explains how she decorated it all in 10 days with the hemp of her hubby. 
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