Prête-Moi Paris

Has Paris Become More Aggressive?

Warning, this is a rant post! As much as I love Paris, sometimes, life here can drive me a little crazy… It isn’t all cherry blossomed Eiffel Tower views and coffee croissant dates you know… So, here’s what happened : In an inhabitual manner I decided to head well outside of my neighborhood with my 3.5 month old baby and enjoy some time in the Marais. I used to go there frequently before…

4 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues in Paris!

The Best Massage In Paris

Let me begin by stating that this massage came at a much needed time. In my 8th month of pregnancy, you can imagine how the need for some professional help to sooth my back muscles was necessary. That said, I still think this was the best massage I have ever had in Paris. I heard about this massage by chance, it is perhaps one of the only places in Paris you can go for a prenatal massage where…

La Cité des Fleurs

Nestled in between the Batignolles and the Épinettes neighborhoods, you can find this gated community that is open to the pedestrian public during certain hours. La Cité des Fleurs is a charming cobblestone street that was the real estate dream project of Jean-Edmé Lhenry et Adolphe Bacqueville and began in 1847.

L’Amour Menaçant Strikes Again

Waaaay back in 2011, I posted a little Valentine’s Day blog post about this lovely sculpture by Falconet that is in the collection at the Louvre Museum of Paris. L’Amour Menaçant 1757. It’s a sculpture of lovely little boy (reminds me of my Petit Chéri) and was made for the Gardens of Madame de Pompadour. I wrote that there were two other copies, but it seems that there a lot more than that out…

Paris Confinement Act III

I haven’t blogged much about the pandemic, just a little bit and here, but this 3rd confinement has made me notice a few things that I find interesting and felt I could share with you. I wonder how it is perhaps different in your part of the world? (Let me know in the comments). So, the third confinement in France is a bit different from the second one and a lot different from the first one. A…

La Traversée de Paris

21 years and running this delightful tradition is upheld by an auto club called Vincennes en Anciennes. Twice a year they have the authorization to promenade hundreds vintage cars over 20 kilometers of Parisian streets, just for the fun of it! We were lucky to find ourselves in the middle of the Winter edition on Sunday the 31st of January, 2021 as we were in search of something to do. Upon our…

Louis de Cointet – Instant Sketch Artist

I discovered this artist thanks to one of my favorite Instragram acquaintances, @Batignollesspot who shines a light on people and business of my neighborhood. (She was kind enough to write about me this past summer). Recently she shared a post about Louis de Cointet and I was instantly drawn in by his page with sketches from simple instants in every day life in Paris, mostly around the…

The Eiffel Tower Ten Years Later

It’s been around ten years since I have gone UP the Eiffel Tower. I used to go frequently in my previous job at a study-abroad company. But since I moved in to luxury sales, I have less opportunity to indulge in such “touristy” activities. But a pandemic that forces a staycationand a need to occupy my little one during the Fall break, I decided that we could enjoy some of those touristy…

Johanna Braitbart and her boudoir boutique

There is nothing more French than a unique hat or pretty little fascinator to wear to a wedding, an equestrian event or a chic party.

A chance encounter in the Marais at Johanna’s boudoir boutique  literally had me squealing with delight. How had I not known about this gem 9 years ago when I was preparing my own wedding. It has been here for 13 years! But it was fun to discover with my son.…

Italy for Summer 2020: Where to Go and what to Do

Written in collaboration with Mary Davis.

The latest coronavirus COVID-19 guidelines indicate that tourism in Europe is about to resume. Air travel could still be limited, but Italy is just a short drive across the French border. There are many historic Italian cities to visit, not to mention it’s beautiful seaside and amazing food! The crowds will probably be much smaller at less well-known…

Here we are already, in full post-confinement. March 19th we were faced with a situation that seemed so massive, and it is, and we had no idea when it would end. Part of me really hoped and believed that the confinement would last a mere month… My hope was due in large part to my pending voyage back to my home town which was scheduled for late May. Well, that didn’t happen.

Air France was…

Heres to hoping we will all get to travel again this Spring…

Living in Paris is one of the most beautiful things ever and it is great to explore your neighborhood, especially with so much to see and do in the city. However, it is good to get out sometimes and explore what else France has to offer. Spring is a gorgeous time to get out and explore this gorgeous country.

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Mid-march lived up to its Shakespearian omen this year, in France. The ides of March brought about a serious awareness of the dangers carried by the Covid-19 virus that has hit humanity on a global scale. We finally realized that it was here in France, and threatening the balance of life and healthcare infrastructure. Paris closed down, workers were sent home, schools and parks closed just as it…

Parisian Parks To Workout In

Written in collaboration with Mary Davis

Paris is an incredible city, and while the cost of living here is so high, it is worth it! However, there are certain little luxuries such as going to a gym that can be expensive and out of reach on top of all the other high living costs here. Luckily, there are quite a few really nice parks in Paris where you can get a good workout. On top of that…the…

5 Parisian Brands You May Have Not Heard Of But Should

Long live France and our amazing fashion. Maybe I am a bit biased, but I think French women, especially Parisians, have the most elegant taste in the world. From when I was a child, I always admired the image of French women and their flair on fashion. Nowadays thanks to social media, smaller brands are becoming megabrands that are becoming the hottest items in stores and online. There are many…

Winter Delights at l’Estaminet

L’Estaminet

Well the holidays came and went and I didn’t write a single post about it here. If you follow my Instagram you got a whole bunch of Parisian holiday spirit though. And with winter well into the doldrums, I thought it would be nice to post about a spot to kick those cold weather blues.

We ran into it with Chéri and Bébé Chéri as we were strolling the 9th after a Saturday magic…