An autumnal weekend in Barbizon
As you know, I love getaways. Sometimes it is healthy to get away for a bit, even if…
The restaurant at Le Roch Hôtel & Spa
I really love this establishment, which I have been frequenting for several years now. It’s the kind of…
The brunch at Coq Hôtel
Today on the blog, I’m introducing a new hotel brunch, and it’s even in my neighborhood (which is…
A night at the Okko Hotels Porte de Versailles
Last June, the young French group Okko Hotels opened its very first 4-star Parisian establishment near Porte de…
My Parisian Cocktail Bars
For me, cocktail bars are the temples of Parisian elegance. You step through a door and often find…
My stay at the Hôtel de Malte in Paris
There is nothing more thrilling than being a tourist in your own city. Playing pretend, convincing yourself you’re…
A Weekend in Le Havre
Discovering Le Havre was a surprising encounter. Surprising because the city was not at all what I expected,…
My favorite spots in Chamonix
A little less than a year after my last mountain getaway (remember my last little trip around the…
My Hotels in Brussels
I really like the city of Brussels; it is one of the most easily accessible European capitals from…
Visiting Puebla: my complete city guide
For this third article on our trip to Mexico (following my practical tips for traveling in Mexico and…