“The French Are Assholes.” Or so think many of the thousands of visitors to Paris think after returning from a vacation in “The City of Love”. Coming away with a bitter taste in their mouth after dealing with the Parisians. Now dont get me wrong, there are plenty of people … Continue reading
Paris Fine Dinning When in Paris one thing you can not miss is a set menu gourmet meal. It gives you the opportunity to try things you normally wouldn’t to experience a several course meal that will bring your pallet on a journey. My fine dinning experience was at Restaurant … Continue reading
Bretagne (Brittany France) In my opinion one of the best ways to get to know a region or country is by the food. I found it fascinating when I lived in France and realized how each different region so clearly had it’s own cuisine and specialties that you couldn’t find … Continue reading
Chez Les Ch’tis Pronunciation (Shay – Lay – Shtee) The first time I heard the word Ch’ti was when I received my letter about where I had been placed in France for my year abroad. I was told I would be going to “Le Nord” the north of France, the … Continue reading
The Cathedral Light Shows in France Before coming to France I had never heard of a cathedral being lit up with a color show. Little did I know that even existed. So when my amazing host family told me they would be taking me to a special cathedral lights show … Continue reading
The City of Lights The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. -Oscar Hammerstein II Ah Paris… A city known throughout the world for art, fashion, beauty, and food. There is so much to see … Continue reading
Dining in Paris Something you have to try while in France is a traditional French meal. Well… I have the perfect restaurant for you. It is called Le Petit Pontoise and located nearby the Notre Dame. I have to say it may be one of the best restaurants I have … Continue reading
Restaurants in Paris While you are in Paris walking around seeing the sights and experiencing the city of lights, you are bound to wind up a hungry for a good meal. Well do I have a treat for you! Take the metro to the station ‘Poissonaire’ and find the Italian … Continue reading
Life with a host family I had been living with my host family near Lille for 5 months. In the beginning I had the usual ‘honeymoon stage’ where I was just so incredibly happy to be in France that I was happy no matter what. That stage lasted from September … Continue reading
Christmas in France Even well before Christmas you can start to feel the holiday spirit. I was in Lille this Christmas and it was incredible. With a giant Ferris wheel in the town square that played loud Christmas tunes. A giant Christmas tree, and lots of other Christmas decorations too. … Continue reading