Croissants may be the most desired pastry that travelers search out upon arrival in France, but there is a missed opportunity here. We don’t often find the same things out of the country, so why not try some other simple baked goods while in town? This blog is dedicated to five unsung heroes of the…
After six months of waiting, I finally got the chance to spread my wings and take off on a new adventure. I have French/American dual citizenship which allows me to travel between the two countries despite some pesky restrictions. Itching to get away or just curious as to the process? Below is a recap of…
Versailles With a country the With a country roughly the same size as Texas, it would be a shame to only see 6 square miles of it! If you have an extra day to your itinerary be sure to check out some options for a day out of Paris. Not that Paris…
1. Bar Hemingway The Famous Ritz hotel in Paris was founded in 1889. They opened two bars across from each other; one for men, and the other for women. “The Ladies Bar,” was renamed for the famous writer and patron, Ernest Hemingway. Stories say that in 1944, when the Germans retreated, Hemingway, then a…
Missed your trip to France or just missing the country we all love? With the rise of quarantine cuisine, we thought we would bring you the top 10 french dishes you can make at home and pretend you’re in a French bistro. Just click on the name of the dish to be directed to the…
A typical French Breakfast is a coffee and croissant. They are piled in baskets on the bartops of all cafes. There are some specialty croissants out there such as chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, or almond, but I wanted to stick to the traditional croissant. When they sell coffee with your croissant it is usually called…
The holidays have come and gone, but those cold winter nights still linger and with a little extra time, why not snuggle up to a good movie? Below are my picks for the best films that use Paris as their stage. See all the famous spots we will share on your next tour. French Kiss…
Seems like only yesterday Personal Tours: Paris & San Francisco entered the tourism arena. The first year was exciting, each tour was a small victory. Eventually, I even had to turn down a few guests due previous bookings. To expand the business, I added two multilingual guides to form a great team. We now offer…
The second busiest times to travel are the winter holidays. Maybe a Paris vacation has been on your bucket list but now you have kids to think about and the romantic city might not seem family oriented. On the contrary mon ami, there are plenty of things to delight you all. Below is the list…
You may want to see everything Paris has to offer, but if you have a short time; or visited before, this is the blog to read. I have 10 alternatives to help on your next or first Paris visit. These alternative spots have the added bonus of shorter lines since they are less frequented and…