Author: Prête-Moi Paris

An American in Paris, blogging about Paris, the expat life, luxury, fashion, culture, people, places and pieces of the city of lights.
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Jeter un pont – To build a bridge

The pont Alexandre III, inaugurated for the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris, was to symbolize the Franco-Russian friendship and alliance, under the leadership of the

Outdoors Practical info

Havre d’automne – Fall haven

The Parc des Batignolles, in the 17th is a haven from the hustle and bustle that one often finds in that arrondissement. The other large

Dance Fashion Mode Paris

Estrella Archs – prima ballerina’s not prima donas!

Estrella Archs, recently emancipated over the past year from directing someone else’s line, is putting all her energy into her own line, and has found

Brunch Café Charm Day Trip Delicious! Organic Restaurant Terrace Tourist Travel

Cuisine authentique – Athentic cuisine – Aix en Provence

You all know that whenever I am outside of Paris and I find something that catches my fancy, I love to inform you about it…

Beauty Day Trip Fashion Travel

La perle rare – A true gem – Coullioure

Well aware of the title of my blog, and, oui, it IS my intention to offer my dear readers insight in my beloved Paris, but

Charm

Petits recoins cachés – Nooks and crannies

I have a thing for courtyards. Often when you stroll through Paris you catch a quick glimpse of a magnificent cour when someone is slipping

Activity City of Paris Fun

The Americans do Paris like Carry Bradshaw does New York

May 28th marked the second day of author promos at the “Sex in the City Café” that is being held at café Etienne Marcel, in

Brunch Restaurant Shopping Trendy Uncategorized

Minimal Max

Take only the minimum at the Max Café. Max café, the trendy spot installed one floor up from ground level at the BCBG store, 14

City of Paris Paris Romantic

Passage Insolite – Secret passage

Just around the corner from the lively rue de Buci, in the 6th arrondissement, the Passage Dauphine is not really secret anymore. It was actually

Dairy Free Delicious! DIY Foodie France Paris Parisian Recipe

Macarons à mourir! – Macaron madness!

I am no Ladurée chef pâtissier, but I have taught myself how to make some pretty decent macarons. It’s a cookie that they have been

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