Girl Talk with Debra Ollivier
by Amy Barnard |
An LA girl who has spent more than 10 years in France, where she married and had her children, Debra Ollivier is the author of Entre...
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Franco Files: She’s Got ‘Le Look’
Chic. Even in English we use the French term. It is a stereotype, to be sure, but like the best stereotypes, this one comes with a large grain of truth... |
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Girl Talk with Maeggie Maillet
Maeggie Mailliet is a 30-year resident of Montmartre and a friend. She was born and raised in Switzerland but now considers herself a Parisian (almost). To me, she is the... |
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Say . . . CHEESE!
In France, this is not a photo op, but a very serious subject. And a confusing one. Even for the locals, which is why you'll find an entire section of... |
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Not Your Ordinary Depot
I can’t help myself—every time I see the word “depot,” I think of trains and hillbillies and the 1950s TV show Petticoat Junction. It is something that happens fairly often... |
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Winter in Paris
Hordes of tourists flock to Paris in the spring and fall. I certainly can’t fault them—it’s a beautiful time of year. Flat-topped plane and chestnut trees are still holding their... |
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Eight Not-to-Be-Missed Stores
A shopping trip to Paris—where to begin? For even the most ardent shopaholic, tackling the epicenter of la mode can evoke panic (where to begin!), panic (but I can’t afford... |
