Paris getaways – Piriac sur Mer

Everybody leaves Paris in summer. Our boulangerie and our greengrocer are closed for 6 weeks. I heard even maids can take a month of paid leave. Of course we couldn’t stay behind. So, we took the train from Montparnasse and only three hours later on exiting the TGV, we were met with a lovely salty sea breeze that filled our …

Strand zuid – sunny boat trip in Amsterdam

On a soaking hot day like this, I like to reconnect with my boat owning friends to find some coolness on the waters of Amsterdam. We bring the food and drinks, they drive the boat. So wonderful! However, sailing makes you hungry and thirsty so the byo stash ends easily in our stomachs. Then you have the perfect reason to …

Brunch in St. Germain

Brunch meets lunch at Colorova. Baked goods and pasta bolognese in a spacious trendy environment. The patisserie in St. Germain serves a copious brunch on a tight time schedule. Brunch in Paris is hot. So call upfront to claim your spot on the colourful furniture. You can choose between two shifts: 11.30 or 13.30. Don’t let the waiters rush you …