Scratching your head over that headline? After all, how can a garden not be “green”? If you’ve ever walked through the Jardin des Tuileries on a hot summer day, you’ll understand.
Tag - gardens
Heather & Fred visit the gardens of Paris and Sceaux to see the spring cherry blossoms.
Most of us have to make do with our window ledges or tiny balconies, but there are actually several options for Parisians who want to do some serious gardening, even growing your own food, without owning land or leaving the city.
Despite all of the wonders and delights of Paris that I've discovered in my 18 years of living here, even I have to begrudgingly admit that when it comes to "must see sights", the reality can often be a huge let down compared to the fairy tale image many...
The Duke D'Aumale's princely apartments at the Château de Chantilly will be reopened this month after several years of careful renovations.
A list of the parks, gardens, squares, waterways, cemeteries and other outdoor spaces in Paris.
Paris is not only a romantic city, it’s also a real melting pot of cultures. And nothing is stranger than when your steps lead you to an exotic architectural site right in its heart. That’s what happens in the 5th district, at the foot of the Saint Geneviève...
One of the most interesting Paris events of the summer is Grand Train. Opened within a disused SNCF train depot in late April, Grand Train features 2000m² of covered halls, courtyards and outdoor space filled with over a dozen bars and eateries, lounge chairs...
For all of you Marie-Antoinette aficionados out there, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux has quietly launched a special new Pass’ Marie Antoinette good for four lesser-known monuments in and around Paris that have a strong connection to the young French...
Most visitors strolling Luxembourg Gardens have seen kids pushing adorable little sailboats around the Grand Bassin duck pond, but perhaps you didn't know this is a tradition that's almost 90 years old.
I love taking photos while walking around Paris on tours or during a morning run. These photos were originally posted this week on my Instagram and Twitter accounts. Come follow me!
A cruise on the Seine, kissing on the Eiffel Tower, a show at the Moulin Rouge, dinner at the Tour d’Argent...despite the tired clichés, Paris still has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable rendez-vous that fits any couple’s definition of romance.
