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Paris, la ville

Paris, la ville

Earlier today, I shared some of my Paris photos that were more reminiscent of cartes postales (postcards). With this post, I’ll share some photos that are less stereotypically Paris (at least in the Tourist Imaginary), but are still very much Paris (and still a little…

Paris Carte Postale I : Rooftops and Towers

Paris Carte Postale I : Rooftops and Towers

Bonjour, blogosphere! I’m back from my trip back to Paris (and several other parts of France + Florence), and excited to share photos and tidbits with you. I always feel at home à Paris, and this trip was no different. A perfect mix of brusque…

Paris Picks: Macarons

Paris Picks: Macarons

Oh, les macarons. Where to begin?  They come in so many flavors, so many sizes, so many colors, and so many stores.. (unfortunately in not so many prices.. they are all expensive) I tried very, very, very many macarons while in Paris and I was (and still…

French Memories: My Go-to Pasta Recipe

French Memories: My Go-to Pasta Recipe

For any who are new to this blog (and moi), you should know that I’m a Francophile with a capital F. It can be tracked down to (blamed on) numerous sources, including my mother and her French chanson CDs, my high school French classes (merci,…

Pain au Chocolat, Chocolatine, Chocolate Croissant: Whatever You Call It, I’ll Eat It

Pain au Chocolat, Chocolatine, Chocolate Croissant: Whatever You Call It, I’ll Eat It

I have many food weaknesses, but pain au chocolat is probably in the Top 10. A delicious, flaky pastry surrounding a rich strip of chocolate. Who can refuse? Not me. My addiction began while studying abroad in Paris. Although I’ve always been a fan of cakes,…

What should I do with a day in Paris?

What should I do with a day in Paris?

  If you’re headed to the City of Light and wondering what to do there, you’ve come to the right place. The Traveling Flâneuse is here to tell you about all her favorite Paris/France spots! But since I have such a long list of wonderful places to…