I love Paris…with a couple of exceptions

Overall, my mom and I had an amazing time in Paris. Below are my final thoughts… Pros 1. The food was fresh, plentiful and delicious to me. 2. I have already written about experiencing several of the various cultural attractions … Read More

The foods of Paris

The focus of our trip was definitely the cultural attractions of Paris…not the food or shopping. However, a gal still has to eat. 🙂 Below, are my favorite foods (and drinks) of Paris: Baguettes: I’m not even a big fan … Read More

River Seine Cruise

After viewing the Eiffel Tower in all of its glory, my mom and I went on an evening boat cruise along the River Seine. I didn’t take many photos because the movement of the boat coupled with the darkness of … Read More

Eiffel Tower

After going back to our hotel for a quick rest, my mom and I headed to the Eiffel Tower and to take a boat ride along the River Seine. Several of my friends (including Pamela Kuma) encouraged me to wait … Read More

Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe

After leaving the Orsay Museum, my mom and I went window-shopping along the famous, fashionable Champs-Elysées Avenue. Honestly, I wasn’t that impressed with the shops. While there was a sprinkling of stores that were new to me, the majority was … Read More

Orsay Museum

The Musée d’Orsay was our next stop after visiting the Rodin Museum. A former train station, the Orsay’s transformation into a museum is pretty amazing. The décor and art collections are definitely praiseworthy. Although it was free museum day for … Read More

Rodin Museum

After visiting the garden of the Musée National Rodin, my mom and I went inside of the actual museum. The marble, bronze and terracotta sculptures were our favorites. In one building of the Rodin, no photos could be taken. In … Read More

Rodin Garden Paris

My friends Linda, Nancy, Sarah and Serena all sang the praises of the Musée National Rodin, so it was our first stop this morning. All of the national museums in Paris are free on the first Saturday of each month, … Read More

Musée du Louvre

If you want to visit any of the popular cultural highlights of Paris on the weekend, I highly recommend that you arrive early and/or buy your tickets in advance. When we arrived at the Musée du Louvre, the largest museum … Read More