Île-de-France

Is Paris more Beautiful in the Rain?

This feels like a good subject to ponder as I finish writing my new book about Paris although I have a feeling I will be writing more about Paris in the future – the story is not fully told nor...

Le Reminet, Le Fork and how to grab a bargain lunch

A friend at work always cut out vouchers and searched for internet offers and she never paid full price, in fact I think she got paid to take things of their hands sometimes. I always had an...

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too...

The First Time We Saw Paris

First Time I Saw Paris OK, I know this probably sounds naïve now as we all know Paris I suppose. Today, twenty or so years on from my first visit so do I after so many wonderful days spent in...

10 reasons why Paris is always a good idea

Undoubtedly one of the most popular European destinations all year long, Paris can captivate you with its magnificent architecture, romantic bistros and mix of cosmopolitan and bohemian lifestyle...