A Paris Travel

16/08/2018

C'est magnifique! What a great thing! Perhaps we might try this in the U.S.

We cannot seem to get rid of smokers who discard their butts. BUT, this seems like a possible solution!

http://www.france24.com/en/video/20180816-crows-trained-clean-cigarette-butts

Six rooks have been specially trained to pick up cigarette butts and rubbish. They are rewarded with food for their efforts.

12/07/2018

We began our recent Normandy/Paris escorted trip with a stop in Giverny to see the magic of Monet's gardens. Despite the rain, it was still beautiful and many thanks to Laura for making this video! Such a treasure!

05/04/2018

So looking forward to our Normandy/Paris group tour in 60 days!!! To be in Normandy for D-Day is such a privilege.

16/10/2017

I always loved having lunch on the terrace of La Samaritaine when it was a department store. The vista was amazing to Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel!!!

Then it closed almost a decade ago and has sat vacant. Truly a piece of gold waiting for its next lease on life. Apparently the building will have a very elegant lease on life and definitely SOLID GOLD!!!! YIKES!!!! Costly yes, but consider the names in the project ---Moët (think Champagne), Hennessy (think Cognac), and Louis Vuitton (think purses) and you'll see that we need not worry about a shortage of funds!

http://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/LVMH-announces-reopening-of-La-Samaritaine-Parisian-department-store-for-late-2018,693259.html #.WeTpNUyZPXQ

The LVMH group, owner of the Samaritaine department store in Paris, stated that redevelopment and renovation work on the building is advancing according to schedule, after being held up by court order for nearly three years.

18/08/2017

Very sad about the attack in Barcelona yesterday. I was in Normandy escorting a group when 9/11 happened and the pain and turmoil that I felt for loved ones at home in the U.S. was being sent to me in France where I remained for another week (shown nothing but love and care from the dear French people). Praying for peace now. Worldwide peace.

22/07/2017

Phenomenal story.

Imagine the feeling of peace in that horrific place-- if only for a moment.

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2017/07/13/the-harrowing-untold-story-of-the-priests-in-dachau/

2,579 priests, monks and seminarians from Germany and Occupied Europe were imprisoned at the camp

08/03/2017

https://www.thelocal.fr/20170307/the-top-x-bucket-list-destinations-in-france-in-drone-video

If you can't actually make it to these 16 must-see places in France the next best option is to take a look round via these absolutely stunning drone videos. Take your time.

26/02/2017

Paris is very much still Paris! Let's go!!! Allons-y!!!!

19/10/2016

Montreal is my hometown and 2017 will be the 375th birthday of the city! I work with the tourism office in Montreal and they recently shared this video! https://youtu.be/u5TPqtxnxGA

Découvrez le Montréal des passagers de la croisière Oceania Insignia // Oceania Insignia cruise ship passengers share their Montréal cruisesmontreal.com Insc...

09/05/2016

We can never know the far-reaching effects of kindness.

https://www.facebook.com/humanthemovie/videos/474883142683549/

23/04/2016

I want to join the people of France in thanking Gene Petrin for his service to our country and the world. He is truly An American Hero. Yesterday, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour. This award is the highest French order for military and civil merits, established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.

I am happy to know his daughter Debbie and what a thrill for her to see this award bestowed upon her 95 year old Dad. I learned that he was born in Quebec, Canada (where I was born) and he is a naturalized citizen of the United States. (I was naturalized 50 years after him!)

It's impossible to fathom what these humble heroes survived, but how thankful I am for their courage.

http://www.eagletimes.com/news/2016-04-22/Front_Page/An_American_hero.html

13/04/2016

Kouign Aman (pronounce it "Queen A-mawn") Decadent! They look benign, but are lethally outstanding! My favorite ones are at Ladurée in Paris! Zero chocolate, but STILL my husband's favorite pastry in France!

They hail from Brittany -- where they're twice the size when you get one! :). However, special pâtisseries in France offer them! Très délicieux!

http://www.eater.com/2016/4/13/11410646/kouign-amann-pastry-france-america

How butter, sugar, and salt create a near-perfect pastry experience

22/03/2016

The Eiffel Tower is lit up with the colors of the Belgian flag. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brussels and the Belgian people. Let there be peace on earth.

25/02/2016

Amazing that a country like France that so values its language and spelling would take this step! I've always rather liked the accent circonflexe! (But I was not consulted!) http://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21693551-why-minor-fiddling-french-spelling-causes-such-anguish-je-suis-circonflexe?cid1=cust/ednew/n/bl/n/20160225n/owned/n/n/nwl/n/n/NA/n

Why a minor fiddling with French spelling causes such anguish

02/12/2015

Paris thanks the world for its support:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiSBZBXj00c

Following the attacks of November 13, Paris has received support from all around the world. Crédits images : AFP, Public Senat, Euronews, Wh.gov, Tagsschau, ...

14/11/2015

Feeling so sad for the people of Paris and the rest of France as they awaken to the nightmare of last night's tragedy. We are your friends and stand beside you as you did with us following 9/11.

03/11/2015

It's official! The Tour de France 2016 will start at the Mont-Saint-Michel! What a landmark (second most visited place in France after La Tour Eiffel!). Hope you'll let A Paris Travel arrange a tour that will include the Mont St. Michel!

14/10/2015

1066...and all that! We all learned about the Norman Conquest in school and on this day in 1066, the Normans, under William the Conqueror, defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings! The story is recounted in the amazing Bayeux Tapestry that is displayed in Bayeux (Normandy). The embroidered cloth is 215 feet long (impressive, right?) and gives details about the conquest that we'd not have were it not for the phenomenally amazing workmanship in the fabric.

04/10/2015

Strikes are such a "way-of-life" in France. How very frustrating when we arrive to tour guests and learn of a strike closure. In this case, September 22nd was strike day at the Musée d'Orsay (my personal favorite museum in Paris!). Love how the reason is "social conflict"!!! There seems to be some irony in the cancellation that day of the private exhibition entitled "Splendors and Miseries". (Rather like dealing with strikes in Paris...just sayin'!)

20/09/2015

On this day in 1992, the French narrowly ratified the Maastricht Treaty on European Union. It "reflected the serious intentions of all countries to create a common economic and monetary union" and it has surely been seriously challenged and questioned during the past 23 years!

25/08/2015

What a problem! I imagine the Parisians are finding something in the way of a baguette to enjoy this month. (Actually most of the Parisians are gone in August anyway!!!!) I always love how Parisians have particular breads that they enjoy more than others! Pour moi? For me? I've never found a baguette that I didn't just love! Americans glom down on them the moment they're put on the table! Délicieux!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/08/25/mass-holiday-by-bakers-has-paris-fearing-the-unthinkable-a-baguette-shortage/

Parisians angry as they're forced to buy bread from supermarkets.

15/07/2015

Happy Bastille Day! July 14th! Vive la Francehttps://vimeo.com/133118241

Paris Muse docent and art historian Dr. Stephanie Nadalo on France24 speaking about the history of the Fête Nationale (national holiday) in France and the iconic…

17/06/2015

We at A Paris Travel are delighted to arrange custom itineraries for travel to France and the neighboring countries! Consider combining some time in Switzerland with a trip to Paris! While Switzerland is small is size, it has a vast array of beauty to offer...and towns, mountains, cheese, and great people await you! Here's a photo in Bern, the country's capital...a gem of a town!

08/06/2015

My friends had a tough time selecting a pastry today in Bayeux!

04/06/2015

What a privilege sharing Paris with new friends! Off to Normandy tomorrow for D-Day!!!!