Mademoiselle b is the name of an exhibit that stars barbie and takes place in the recently opened cité de l'architecture, place de trocodéro. entrance is free and on the side of the cité, rue albert du mun. on show are wardrobes by famous couturiers and up and coming stylists. chic and trash. there is a section on barbie's domestic setup. the sh

An american in paris wishes you out there a happy and healthy 2008

The champs elysées dressed up for the holidays. bottom view towards place de la concorde and the giant ferris wheel, top shot towards the arc de triomphe. the lights twinkle and fall like rain. very nice but i prefer avenue montaigne where the trees are dressed in red skirts. to get from the champs to ave montaigne you take the rue de marignan and

Had an errand to do on this busy street between rue royale and the madeleine and was surprised to find several covered galleries. the first was the prettiest with many interesting shops and a chic spot for lunch, bar le passage (chef: alain senderens!!!) at a reasonable price. (ie about 20 euros). this passage is called the gallerie de la madeleine

A tree in the park, but not just any tree. this one is bronze!

French school children rent their sailboats here practice their skills for when they will be grownups and sail in the mediterranean sea...

I was surprised to discover this piece by louise bourgeois in front of the orangerie, a museum recently renovated and where you can visit monet's waterlilies and other wonders by the impressionists.