Materfamilias Writes

Paris dining encounters and where they lead us . . .

Paris dining encounters and where they lead us . . .

lunchtime on the way to Montmartre Although our French occasionally meets with some puzzlement or amusement, even a gentle correction or brief pronunciation/grammar lesson, generally it’s quite serviceable. One of its best benefits is to get…

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a walk in the park . . .

a walk in the park . . .

This weather is simply not to be believed. Again today it was as high as 23 degrees — and you know that in such weather, tout le monde is in a good mood.  Yesterday’s shopping expedition…

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Running in Paris (and some What I Wore, NOT for running!)

Running in Paris (and some What I Wore, NOT for running!)

We’re heading off to Bordeaux this (Friday)morning, where we will be meeting Lesley from the charming, lively, thoughtful (if sporadic) Peregrinations (the title and subtitle alone indicate the quality of word-smithing that goes on here). Meanwhile,…

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Happy Canada Day, from Paris

Happy Canada Day, from Paris

We arrived in Paris Tuesday afternoon after a pleasant train trip from Portugal on the Sud Express and then the TGV up from Hendaye. Dining and sleeping on the train, beautiful countryside flashing past —…

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We remember Paris . . .

We remember Paris . . .

Our trip to Paris this past spring was our fifth in as many years — getting to know the city through repeat visits has allowed us to relax on holiday without ever being bored —…

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