Paris at Your Desk

I like to think of Paris as my second home; indeed, I probably know Paris better than I know San Francisco, where I have lived all my life. I lived in Paris as a study-abroad student during the 1995-1996 school year, during which time I studied at the Sorbonne. Two years later, before going to graduate school, I interned as a interpreter over the summer at Disneyland Paris. Since then, I have been back to Paris numerous times, most recently in the summer of 2007. My love for France, Paris and Frenchculture has led me to pursue a Ph.D. in French literature.

After years of having people ask me for recommendations about where to eat in Paris, or what unusual sites can be found in Paris, I have decided to go blogging with my experiences. These recommendations are my personal favorites and are based on my own experiences in Paris.

Each month, I will feature some of my favorite things to do or places to go in Paris. In addition to the "must-dos" (such as seeing the Eiffel Tower and visiting the Louvre), I like to expose people to the lesser known side of Paris that is not covered by the guidebooks. This is the Paris of the Parisians (or, in my case, the ex-pats who divide their time between their home country and Paris.) My entries are based on my own experiences as a visitor and with travelling to Paris with friends. I welcome our comments on my suggestions. Please feel free to add comments in the comments section, or if you have any places or experiences you would like to add, you may do so in the comments section.
Merci, and, if you are going to Paris any time soon, Bon Voyage!