If you are looking for a unique French food experience in Paris, make a reservation at Le Train Blue. Located in the train station at Gare de Lyon, this beautiful restaurant offers views of the station while you enjoy a fancy meal. This beautiful, ornate restaurant opened in 1901 as part of the 1900 Exhibition […]

Brassaï – For The Love of Paris
Last week I visited the Brassaï photography exhibit at Hotel de Ville in Paris. The exhibit shows the work of Brassaï and his vision of Paris from his early childhood memories of the Belle Epoque time period capturing the life and times of the city through the 1930’s and 40’s. The time where elegance reigned supreme, […]

Germany’s Flower Maker
Traditional craft of Europe is something that will always fascinate me, and is why I originally came to France. The atelier houses that have existed for hundreds of years are built around a sense of pride and history. The traditional techniques that are still used today are a dying trade and something we must not […]

Hand Painted Textiles at Roberto Cavalli
In the spirit of Couture Week which starts next week, I have been busy watching YouTube videos showing the behind the scenes works of some of the most influential fashion houses in the world. I came across this one showcasing beautiful, hand painted fabrics in the Roberto Cavalli atelier. I love the detailed view of […]

A Day in Montmartre
Today I went for a little walk around Montmartre. I originally went to have a look in the fabric shops there, but once I got there I saw that they were all shut down and under construction. I am not sure if they are closed for good, or will re-open. As I couldn’t get my […]

Metal People By The Seine
Yesterday my boyfriend and I decided to go for a walk along the Seine to enjoy the nice weather. We decided to go a different way then usual and explore a pathway that we had not taken before. We headed away from the Eiffel Tower and found ourselves at the Statue of Liberty near the […]