The Paris Traveler

When people think of Paris, sidewalk cafés is one of the first thoughts that come to mind. And why not?! Paris has the most famous cafés in the world! Hmm, now that I’m on the subject, I wonder why no one has thought about giving guided tours to many of the most famous cafés in Paris?!  (Or are there guided tours and I’m just not aware of them?!)
The more I think about it, the more I think it’s a great idea! They could do a Snobbish Café Tour which would include Le Fouquet’s, Café de la Paix, Le Lutétia, and Le Café Marly to name a few. …read more

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The first time that I dined at this famous restaurant, I was invited by a French writer which made it all the more interesting to say the least. At the time, I was a young girl trying steak tartare for the first time in my life, sipping champagne on the terrace, and not really aware of the history behind this place.
The restaurant first opened its doors in 1847 and has seen the likes of Verlaine, Baudelaire, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Sartre, and Picasso to name a few of its more famous clientele . Since then, I’ve returned a number of times through the years (Yes, …read more

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