Karen Fawcett profile

Karen Fawcett has always been able to hop, skip and jump in and out of various different working situations. That fact alone could be her bio. Here are the details. She has been president and owner of Bonjour Paris since the site launched on the Internet more than 14 years ago.

Prior to that, Bonjour Paris was housed on AOL where Karen derived enormous pleasure from sharing and demystifying “her” France for Francophiles and tourists who were heading to her adopted country.

Karen wasn’t planning to move to Paris (or Provence) in 1988 much less remain there for the past 23 years. She went kicking if not quite screaming when her (now deceased) husband had a yearlong consulting gig for a financial services firm with headquarters in the City of Light. He persuaded her to leave her job with the City of Boston’s Economic Development Firm where she served as its Director of Public Affairs and Marketing. During his assignment, Karen played trailing spouse and traveled extensively throughout the EU.

It was then that Karen met her inner gypsy and the unknown became her passion. In other words, the travel bug bit her. Her favorite book as very young girl was “Eloise at the Plaza” and she frequently fantasized about living in a hotel where she had carte blanche in the dining room and could dial room service whenever she wanted.

Her first career was as an interior designer. Because of that expertise, she became an ongoing contributor and features writer for Home Life Magazine, for the lamented Washington Star Sunday supplement. In addition, Karen was one of the founders of the “Big Cheese” restaurant in Georgetown. She survived a crash cooking course when the chef quit during the first week of August — long before commercial kitchens were air-conditioned.

After the Washington Star folded, Karen joined many of her colleagues as a contributor at The Washington Times. For many years, she wrote for its Travel Section and always had a suitcase packed because you never know.

Karen worked for a DC financial services company where she was Senior Vice-President for Marketing and Public Relations. One of the company’s investments was a property situated on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu that housed a restaurant. Because of zoning restrictions, the property’s development was put on hold. Even though she considered the restaurant business one of the hardest in the world, she found herself drafted into being the Acting-President of Geoffrey’s in Malibu, California.

During that period, Karen wore so many hats she felt as if could have been Carmen Miranda. It was a long commute and realized she was flying across the continent far too many time each month when all of the flight attendants addressed her by her first name and knew what she would and wouldn’t eat. These were the days before the advent of, “Which soft drink would you like with your package of pretzel mix?”

In spite of her initial protests about making the move, once she recovered from the initial culture shock, Paris was an adventure; the travel it entailed opened her eyes to an entirely new world. Even though Karen had visited Europe numerous times, living there was an entirely different experience.

When the time came to return to the US, Karen did so only to turn around and head back to Paris. Luckily, her husband was able to accompany her where his work responsibilities expanded to encompass much of Asia. Karen was able to utilize her journalism background and contributed more than 200 “Expat Abroad” articles to the International Edition of USA Today. She also wrote for numerous other publications and has often said that being a journalist gives a person license to ask all of the questions that are “none of your business.”

Karen sees a plane and wants to be on it in spite of the travails and security precautions of traveling today. Her mantra is that the more people are able to travel, the greater the global understanding will become among people and nations.

Karen Fawcett is accredited by the French Ministry of the Interior as a member of the Foreign Press, a member of the Public Relations Society of America, The European- American Press Club, The French Press Club, The National Press Club in Washington, DC and was a founding member of the American Institute of Wine and Food’s Paris Chapter.

Karen monitors dollar/euro exchange rate. A stronger dollar means more Americans will “hit the road to cross the pond.” She commutes frequently between Paris and Washington where Karen’s son and family live.

Stories

9-11 Ten Years Later: Paris, Provence, Loss, Sadness and Joy (Memoirs)
Story created: 2011-09-09 15:35:28.952935
A Bit of Provence (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-06-28 15:38:26
About Provence (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-05-30 20:46:47.807911
Acclimating…Isn’t All that Easy (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-05-11 09:09:54
A Lender or A Borrower Be... (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-10-02 13:40:17.936241
American or Not (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-08-28 19:45:54
And the Beat Continues (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-05-17 07:13:17
And Then There’s the Month of May (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-04-25 18:11:43.963030
A New World of American Politics: “Yes, We Can do It” (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-01-20 18:42:27.030293
An Expat's Dilemma (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2011-08-25 21:07:12.775359
An Extravagance; Or a Bargain? (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2005-04-19 00:00:00
An Interview with Joanne & Gerry Dryansky, Authors of Fatima's Good Fortune (Books)
Story created: 2010-11-01 11:29:38.477756
Another Year and What a Year (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-12-27 11:33:26
Another Year - It's Hard to Believe (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-12-30 19:04:05.626570
A Passion for Traveling – An Acquired Taste (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-03-08 12:03:13
A Political Question (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-01-03 11:43:43
A Question of Weather (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-08-01 17:56:39
Are Presidential Elections Sweeter in France (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-02-20 09:00:43
Are Prices Tumbling (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-07-12 08:34:28
A Resident of Everywhere and a Citizen of Nowhere (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-07-26 12:56:24
Are the French Changing? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-02-05 08:57:40.989982
Are the French Rude? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-04-02 14:05:36.078336
Around the World (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-12-24 09:59:33.753879
Around-the-World Travel -- Some Nitty Gritty Realities (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2005-12-14 00:00:00
Asia Here I Come - But it’s been a Rollercoaster and it Continues (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-11-28 16:58:11.823549
Ask Bonjour Paris: Champs Elysées (Tour France)
Story created: 2003-11-25 00:00:00
Ask Karen (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-02-24 00:00:00
Ask Karen (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-05-19 00:00:00
Ask Karen (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-05-09 00:00:00
Ask Karen (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-07-28 00:00:00
Ask Karen -- And People Do (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-09-16 14:27:29.591411
Ask Karen: Art Festivals (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-07-20 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Being Hit on in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-08-03 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Cheese course in a restaurant (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-04-21 00:00:00
Ask Karen: clochards (street people) (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-07-13 00:00:00
Ask Karen: cooking classes in Paris. (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-02-24 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Dissatisfied with your Hotel (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-10-30 00:00:00
Ask Karen: English Language Book Stores (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-02-24 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Event Tickets (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-09-23 00:00:00
Ask Karen: finding an apartment for short-term rental (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-02-27 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Help for Expats (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-09-12 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Hotel Advice (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-08-20 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Medical Care in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-06-03 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Paris in hot, hot, hot July and August (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-08-11 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Paris Sales (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-10-03 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Rent a Furnished Apartment or Ship Furniture? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-07-07 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Renting an Apartment (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-10-08 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Save money and still be Comfortable (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-10-23 00:00:00
Ask Karen: shopping with a French flair (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-12-19 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Thanksgiving in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-11-14 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Tipping the Gardienne (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-04-06 00:00:00
Ask Karen: Winter Coats in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2003-11-04 00:00:00
At Home in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-01-30 14:49:22.777194
August in Paris & I Want to Stay Here (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-07-30 04:19:25.905687
August is Over, and Here Comes the Rentrée in France. (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2012-09-04 19:16:00.795206
Back at Home in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-10-22 08:16:23.395056
Before Renting a Long-Term Apartment, Try Out Different Neighborhoods (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-09-03 09:01:31.584462
Before the Rentree (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-09-07 22:57:52
Being a Citizen of the World (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2011-02-04 07:04:01.853804
Being Among the Newly Poor (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-04-03 09:43:20
Being an Expatriate is not for Everyone (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-05-01 09:04:06.878830
Being a Tourist in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2011-02-17 08:18:44.420920
Being Gay in France isn’t a Crime (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-09-25 19:09:45.603963
Berlin Musings & Travel Tips (Beyond France)
Story created: 2011-03-24 11:21:05.223559
Berlin - Only Two Hours from Paris (Beyond France)
Story created: 2011-03-17 07:29:15.108938
Berlin - Time to Plan a Return Trip (Beyond France)
Story created: 2011-03-30 10:30:34.818012
Bonjour Paris – Another Year Has Passed (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-12-27 20:23:49.860162
Bonjour Paris Holiday Wishes (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-12-23 05:48:22.414579
BonjourParis It is an Addiction (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-06-21 06:35:11
Bonjour Paris Readers Get Together in the Capital City (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-10-18 08:43:28.877790
Breakfast and Cultural Differences (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-06-20 19:21:24
Can You Guess Which is the Most Frequently Asked Travel Question? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2011-02-27 04:56:58.737358
Cara Black—It’s More than a Parisian Mystery (Books)
Story created: 2013-02-22 02:41:07.671758
Celebrating Christmas 2011 in Paris (Events)
Story created: 2011-12-17 04:15:09.354027
Choosing a Short-Term Paris Apartment Rental (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2011-09-29 15:17:07.244867
Christmas in Paris & Some Make Merry Suggestions (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-11-18 03:50:33.774542
Color It Cold (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-02-15 10:03:04
Commuting Romance and Marriage (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-06-06 17:48:20
Cross-Cultural Relationships – Playing with Fire? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-06-12 03:44:51.758475
Cultural Differences Abound (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-05-08 05:03:41.296504
Culture Shock of a Food Junkie (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-05-22 10:39:27.013984
Dealing on Both Sides of the Atlantic (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-08-06 07:50:33.111621
Do as the French do… or not? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-05-01 06:59:38.764794
Doing Business Can Be Frustrating (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-11-15 07:15:28
Do You Think You’re Skinny or Fat? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-05-01 16:31:39.429753
Do You Want to Live in Paris? If so, Learn the Rules (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2012-05-20 00:50:34.137450
Driving in Paris isn’t for Everyone (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-04-03 15:13:21.220139
Eating Alone – Make it a Pleasure (Dining, Bars + Tea)
Story created: 2005-10-07 00:00:00
Eating French Inside The Beltway (Dining, Bars + Tea)
Story created: 2003-06-01 00:00:00
Eating Opposed to Dining and Please Repeat Yourself (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-03-04 09:58:20
Electric Cars and Faster Trains in Spain than in France (News in France)
Story created: 2010-12-16 20:12:51.268922
Etiquette for Foreign Guests Dining in a French Home (Dining, Bars + Tea)
Story created: 2011-09-16 01:42:08.334781
Euro Rail Beckons (Paris + Day Trips)
Story created: 2003-05-25 00:00:00
Expat Musings from Washington, D.C. (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-09-23 11:31:24.839064
Expats and Books (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-04-19 12:36:10
Expats in Asia A Different Breed (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-11-28 17:37:57
Facts I Wish I Had Known (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-04-05 06:26:21
Falling in Love Again (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-07-16 12:09:28.479634
Fantasy and Expensive Paris Hotels (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2011-02-10 09:32:38.024075
Fewer American Tourists are Heading to the EU (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-06-19 08:50:19.604872
Finding the French Life in Boston—or Not (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-11-20 13:22:05.049224
Five Romantic Paris Hotels: Bel Ami, Belle Juliette, L'Hotel, Mathurin, Villa Madame (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2011-07-29 00:02:01.534571
Flying Lacks Glamour, but Come On—Stop Nickel and Diming (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-01-28 12:19:02.729685
Follow the Bouncing Dollar (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-05-28 14:08:20.972513
Forgive My Silence (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-02-05 08:10:42
Formal French Functions – as in Soirées (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-03-19 05:12:55.160519
For Once The French are Scandalized (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-01-15 12:44:44
France Bound (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-06-13 13:17:14
France Flu Season and Medical Help for Sick Travelers (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2011-10-28 01:59:47.147695
France May Not Have It All, but... (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-01-14 05:33:20.169323
France News Daily: Louvre Raises $3.5 Million at Gala, Janet Jackson Performs (News in France)
Story created: 2011-06-15 16:19:35.012697
France News: France Economy, DSK TV Interview, Eurozone, Sarkozy, de Villepin (News in France)
Story created: 2011-09-17 15:53:02.098625
France News: France Labor Strikes, Orsay Museum Reopens, The Euro, Gaddafi's Son (News in France)
Story created: 2011-10-28 03:54:29.421750
France News: French Economy, Sarkozy & the Karachi Affair, Chirac, DSK and More (News in France)
Story created: 2011-09-22 23:36:53.593652
France News: Gaddafi, Libya, Hillary Clinton, Syria, DSK, Sarkozy & Carrefour (News in France)
Story created: 2011-09-02 12:51:17.325822
France News: Sarkozy Baby, Gaddafi, French Economy, Hollande, Air France, DSK, Bettencourt (News in France)
Story created: 2011-10-20 23:25:13.654223
France News: Sarkozy Holds 9-11 Memorial, Galliano Guilty, EU Economics, Chirac Trial, Strauss-Kahn (News in France)
Story created: 2011-09-09 12:08:03.733143
France News: Steve Jobs, Socialists Rising, Sarkozy Sinking, French Economy (News in France)
Story created: 2011-10-06 19:38:25.213084
France News: Strauss-Kahn, Libya, Finance, Rising Unemployment (News in France)
Story created: 2011-08-27 12:42:28.416779
France: Population, Politics, Crime, Etiquette, Weather & Hamsters (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2011-01-21 06:15:09.024026
France’s Ambassador to the US, Jean-David Levitte (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2003-12-26 00:00:00
France’s Rage and Time of Discontent (History)
Story created: 2005-11-18 00:00:00
France Train Travel Tips for Beginners (Tour France)
Story created: 2011-11-12 11:07:18.343373
Free and Inexpensive Paris Activities (Paris + Day Trips)
Story created: 2011-10-20 23:23:27.907575
French Bureaucratic Hell? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-08-13 05:21:34.244709
French Etiquette: A Special Set of Manners (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-05-23 18:33:07.248599
French Movie Contest Winner (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2010-05-27 22:39:34.763356
French News: Cannes Film Festival, Woody Allen, "Carla," Sarkozy & Strauss-Kahn (News in France)
Story created: 2011-05-13 02:23:25.306503
French News: Chirac, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, IMF, Politics, Cannes, French Open (News in France)
Story created: 2011-05-20 05:03:00.448781
French News, Consumer Prices, the Middle East, Libya, Sarkozy & Politics (News in France)
Story created: 2011-02-25 05:39:10.310997
French News: Strauss-Kahn, IMF, Lagarde, French Open, Drought, Politics (News in France)
Story created: 2011-06-10 10:27:50.705624
French President Sarkozy, Vacations, Carla Bruni, Egypt & Rugby (News in France)
Story created: 2011-02-10 12:21:43.989456
Frustration a la Francaise (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-07-23 16:50:02
Getting Legal (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-06-04 12:35:00.224047
Getting Sick when Traveling (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2012-10-11 02:44:21.911639
Glasses, Glorious Glasses (Shopping, Spa + Services )
Story created: 2011-08-03 16:37:00.765007
Going for Comfort (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-05-30 15:37:04
Going Green in the City of Light (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-07-02 13:07:20.779584
Going Home but Dealing (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-01-06 09:31:37
Good and Bad Tourists: It’s your call (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-08-27 07:05:45.361941
Gourmet Food Gifts from La Grande Epicerie de Paris at Le Bon Marche (Shopping, Spa + Services )
Story created: 2011-11-05 16:03:10.038150
Greetings from Bonjour Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-12-19 11:56:54.983132
Greetings From Provence (Tour France)
Story created: 2003-02-24 00:00:00
Happy Holidays! (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2005-12-24 11:41:43
Have the French Become Less Food Conscious? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-06-06 10:09:47.539831
Have the French Really Adopted the No Smoking Ban (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-05-01 08:54:03.543568
Headbutler: serving hungry minds since May 2004! (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2004-07-30 00:00:00
Health Care for All (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-03-21 17:45:40.482569
Hit the Road Jack (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2005-11-05 00:00:00
Hitting the Streets (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-03-26 16:39:02
Hold On: How Many Stars and Why Can’t I Smoke? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-08-21 07:58:48.475367
Holiday Greetings (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-12-20 12:55:46
Home Again, Home Again! (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-01-12 11:43:22
Home Again in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2011-01-07 07:19:47.074135
Home is Away from Home (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-10-16 12:22:40.237297
Hotels and How to Find Yours (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2005-05-20 00:00:00
House Guest Heaven or Hell? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-06-17 20:51:13.755233
Houseguests – A Curse or a Pleasure? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-04-10 18:56:00
Houseguests a la Francaise (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-11-07 08:51:59.528665
How Business Manners Differ in France—And No, It Isn’t All Bad (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-10-25 09:19:48.917950
How I Know I'm Not French But Then... (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-03-05 01:12:07.676265
How I'm Spending my August Vacation - Yes, In Paris! (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-07-24 11:22:13.185694
How Many Ways can you say the Economy is Rotten? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-03-27 13:54:02.170472
How Times Have Changed When Talking Turkey in France (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-11-18 14:07:27.466167
How to Snag (and not lose) a Good Rental Apartment in Paris or Anywhere (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2012-02-27 12:53:51.496824
If I'm Not in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-05-14 11:10:16.761804
If the EU can do it, why can’t the US? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-09-03 08:10:01.263456
If You Are Hungry for Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-05-01 08:58:22.668964
If you are spending a Lot of Time in a Place or Want to (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2007-02-14 12:54:28
If you Like Flying Coach Class, Raise Your Hands (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-01-17 16:50:15.745661
Interview with Karen Fawcett (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2006-08-16 19:04:01
In Washington D.C. and Paris Bound (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-10-15 10:53:12.417514
Is it simply a French Tradition? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-09-08 08:07:18.153392
Is it War or Simply Bureaucratic Red Tape? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-02-22 10:13:23
It Happens Every Year (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2012-03-14 14:46:43.605256
It is a New World (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-06-11 18:54:28
It is a Yearly Event (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-09-06 09:14:16
It Isn’t Always Perfect (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-06-07 06:31:50
It is So Good to be Home (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-06-24 11:37:00
It is Time to Come out of Hiding (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-10-17 09:51:34
It May Not be France But (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-07-04 10:59:53
It's Almost Christmas in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-12-06 12:26:08.444451
It's Culture Shock Time (Memoirs)
Story created: 2011-04-19 15:59:10.335351
It's Getting to Be That Time of Year (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-12-01 11:08:41.680919
It's Hard to Feel French Here (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-10-07 14:16:14.892788
It’s Time to Tighten Your Financial Belts in the US and in France (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-02-27 15:58:53.194334
It's Vacances Scolaires (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-02-26 06:11:00.785403
It was Bittersweet (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2007-03-07 14:50:33
It was one of those Days (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-02-28 09:04:08.504616
Karen's Hong Kong (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2005-12-09 00:00:00
Kindle Your Passion for Paris: Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-05-10 18:55:32.380236
Kiss Bow or Shake Hands (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-08-16 07:43:51
Kissing Off The Kissing Habit? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-09-09 10:59:41.897761
Kitty—She Stole People’s Hearts and was the Ultimate Jetsetter (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-07-30 07:47:45.806648
Language Challenged in France (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2011-01-27 10:29:44.226349
Learning French As a Family (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2008-09-21 10:15:26.471086
Les Halles—No longer an eyesore? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-04-20 10:49:41.014299
Les Soldes! Sales, Glorious French Sales (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-01-03 12:55:31.703831
Let’s Do Breakfast! (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-02-27 12:21:40
Let’s Pack our Bags and Move to France – The Plusses and a Few Minuses (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-05-08 12:28:47
Letter from the President (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2005-12-23 11:57:39
Life Changes and So It Goes (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-08-23 07:19:09
Life in Close Quarters (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-04-16 09:40:43.822671
Life in France and Some Challenges (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-03-12 05:53:45.758590
Life in the Construction Lane (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-02-21 22:07:44.563674
L'Indochine Dreaming - A Long Way from Paris (Beyond France)
Story created: 2010-12-09 09:14:47.982189
Living in Paris for Too Long? (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-11-27 01:33:30.675600
Living the Life of an Expat (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-02-02 20:31:34
London Bound and Living the Life of Luxe! (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-03-20 12:14:02
Look on the Bright Side (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2009-03-13 10:11:37.590939
Luxury When Traveling (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-05-13 09:36:38.973890
Making a Paris Short-Term Rental Apartment Feel Like Home (Hotels + Apts)
Story created: 2011-10-06 21:54:32.569830
Making Himself at Home in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2008-03-26 17:06:18
Making Paris Your Own (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-04-28 13:21:18
Making the Most of a Found Day in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-04-18 07:48:16
Marketing 101 in France (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2011-05-27 02:37:27.277160
May in Paris (Lifestyle)
Story created: 2012-05-07 22:58:21.517484
Meandering in the Paris 7th (Paris + Day Trips)
Story created: 2011-09-02 03:24:29.055434
Medical Care Across the Ocean (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2006-08-10 06:15:33
Medically Alone in Paris (Ask Karen)
Story created: 2010-02-13 02:55:46.858920
Medical Musts or Maybes When Traveling (Ask Karen)
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  • It is STILL freezing here. Probably 10 days in a row (more?) where we have had temps at around zero ...

Snow in Paris and Provence - France Turns into a Winter Wonderland

  • Even (or especially) when there's snow. The city government just isn't prepared for it. A lot of us enjoyed it. ...

Snow in Paris and Provence - France Turns into a Winter Wonderland

  • But I was amazed the Luxembourg Garden has been closed. The police are standing guard forbidding people from entering. Has ...

Asia Here I Come - But it’s been a Rollercoaster and it Continues

  • We're watching the news and then some. Have made back-up reservations to return via Hong Kong on the 18th. An ...

Asia Here I Come - But it’s been a Rollercoaster and it Continues

  • There are times you need to be flexible and ready to make changes. We will have to forego Bangkok on ...

Franco-American Thanksgiving

  • Bud -- thank you for allowing me to recall one of my first Thanksgivings when I was living in Paris. ...

Bonjour Paris Readers Get Together in the Capital City

  • All someone has to do is volunteer !!! It can be pot-luck and people would love to attend. We had ...

Bonjour Paris Readers Get Together in the Capital City

  • The Washington one was such a delight that we've decided to stage a last minute pot-luck dinner in Paris on ...

Learning French As a Family

  • if so -- let's see if we can make it work.

The Word

  • Mr. Lestrange: You omitted its name. There are people who'd like to know....as they already know (and dislike) McDo's.

Hotel Reservations Made Easy

  • not only for Europe but for the WORLD. I booked a hotel in the Big Apple for friends last week. ...

Bon Voyage Lyla!

  • Does she speak French or a facsimile? Has she made a lot of friends? Please write an update ... SVP.

Rock en Seine

  • Gee Dennis: Perhaps you're too young to remember .... but for those of us who aren't, the evening sounds a ...

Tasting a Bit of France

  • is a landmark. Great wine and so many knowledgeable people when it comes to wine and more. As if that ...

To Tell or Not to Tell: That is the Question

  • ...and for those who knew Johnny Apple - your article is a real tribute. Not everyone can be as passionate ...

Have You Seen This Man? Buzz

  • Pascal Henry has gained EIGHT kilos and is still missing in action.

Ask Karen: Renting an Apartment

  • why I rent my Paris apartment. It's not because I don't want to be here but -- now that I'm ...

Have You Seen This Man? Buzz

  • Could you find out how much weight Pascal Henry gains! And I hope you'll do a follow up article about ...

What to Do When You Are Unsure Where to Eat?

  • John: Some of my best "found" meals have been in restaurants (often not well designed) where the Rotary Club meets. ...

Sarkozy Wins Again

  • Do they perceive him as another Obama with boundless energy who stands for change?

Sarkozy Wins Again

  • Do they perceive him as another Obama with boundless energy who stands for change?

Why I could never be a real food critic

  • BUT John - like it or not, you are. And a darn good one. We're lucky to have you writing ...

Crillon Le Brave

  • It is a wonderful hotel. Here's the hotel's web site: http://www.crillonlebrave.com/main/en/

Le Bristol Garden & Grenelle Buzz

  • 153 Grenelle, Jean-Jacques Jouteux! opppsss . merci.

Le Bristol Garden & Grenelle Buzz

  • Margaret: How many seats does the restaurant seat? Is it impossible to book a table? Do you think the Michelin ...

Gael Greene Self-Interview

  • We're delighted to welcome Gail as a contributor to Bonjour Paris. I've been a fan of hers for so many ...

Galleries Lafayette, City of Paris, Neiman Marcus

  • not to mention enlightening. Thank you Jacqueline.

2008 Bordeaux Wine Festival Exceeds Expectations

  • Bill - Isn't it only normal that Vin Expo would favor Bordeaux wines? (I know, I do .... if I ...

David Burke -Self-Interview About Writers in Paris, Literary Lives in The City of Light

  • David: I give it a thumbs up. In spite of thinking I knew a lot about 'Paris's writers,' I learned ...

Is this Place Still in Business?

  • How frequently do you find that a restaurant has gone out of business and/or taken over by new owners? Have ...

Get Your Artsy On

  • Don't forget the basement of the BHV. Maison Gattegno 13 rue Grde Chaumière 75006 Paris Tél : 01 55 42 ...

Jean Michel Lorain Buzz

  • Are there others which you could recommend that are so close to Paris? Would you make this a day trip ...

Christmas Stories in Paris

  • There will certainly be some in the area. Even if you buy nothing, (some items are directly from China), some ...

The Fable of the Lion and the Squirrel

  • John -- how often have you found yourself in that situation? I will never forget the time I went to ...

Red Coat, Red Light

  • I can imagine that happening. Having been more than a bit language challenged when I first arrived in Paris, I ...

Mummy – and So She’ll Always Be

  • Yes, there is and in advance thank you. If you would care to make a donation in her memory, please ...

Memorable and Unmemorable Meals

  • We've had five people try to print and they've been successful ... Let's hope you're able to and thank you ...

A Case of Summer Wines 2008

  • There are states which don't permit it - but they are relatively few. How many people utilize on line wine ...

U.S. Elections Fascinate the French

  • Is it true that the French are delirious that Obama is going to be the Democratic delegate? Also, would the ...

Spontaneous Combustion

  • "Or, Paris fat, Washington lean. " Assuming you like French food, are you developing any hints as to how to ...

A Case of Summer Wines 2008

  • Bill: What percentage of your wine selections do you buy in Md. rather than in DC? Do you find the ...

Memorable and Unmemorable Meals

  • I had zero problems doing so and what an interesting commentary. I've been disappointed by Helene Darroze as well. Whether ...

Food Great Service Sucked

  • Is the service in Paris restaurants deteriorating? Are waiters becoming less professional as some restaurants appear to be lowering their ...

Great Expectations or the Tale of Two Cities

  • John: Do you think when "new" restaurants open and they receive rah rah reviews that they've overwhelmed by the number ...

Rue Daguerre

  • Yes, there will be fewer but they will never become extinct. Even though an increasing number of women work (plus ...

Buzz: State-of-the-Art Cookery School

  • Julie: All of the chefs speak some English. Don't worry if you're French is less than perfect or nonexistent.

Buzz: State-of-the-Art Cookery School

  • Did I see a branch of L’Atelier des Chefs on the ground floor of Galeries Lafayettes? Would you please confirm. ...

Letter from the President

  • Dear All: Rest assured I've requested larger typeface! I'd like to see what you write ... as well as what ...

Best of Buzz. Who is Next?

  • Margaret: Thanks for your synopsis. Unless you live in Paris and follow the restaurant scene, it's impossible to know what's ...

Going Home but Dealing

  • Julie: Young ... how I wish. Or do I? Fancy free -- it's hard to achieve that status most especially ...

Going Home but Dealing

  • Grace: It's an interesting balance but I wouldn't have it any other way. Our children and their children are bound ...

Home Again, Home Again!

  • A comment I received from another traveler writer. "It's the TSA guards/security agents who do the stealing -- this is ...

New Hot Quarters: the 1st and 13th

  • Do look at the right hand top of articles where there's an icon signifying a printer. Tap there and you'll ...

On the Hunt

  • Carole: Upon rereading your comment, I did not say there weren't great deals to be had in Paris during the ...

On the Hunt

  • "This writer may write a column on Paris, but I've lived there and know what I'm writing. My experience was ...

On the Hunt

  • "The world as a collection of shopping malls...." I hadn't thought of it that way. But you're right. Every place ...

Eating in Company Cantines

  • John: Hold out for an invite at the Senat. It's one of the best lunches in Paris. And not to ...

Moving to France - Is it a Trend?

  • Lutece: I don't want to discourage people. CLEARLY, that's not my motive. I love France and hope to die here! ...

Eating in new places or golden-oldies

  • Thank you for this article. When I come to Paris, I'm constantly on the hunt for new restaurants. Realistically, many ...

Genetic Testing in France

  • Tamar: Welcome to France where patients are treated as people and not as numbers. Medical (and human) care is so ...

Bonjour Paris Writer Makes Best 2005 Book List

  • Patricia: Bill is one of the world's greatest "southern" writers in addition to being a very special man.

Color It Cold

  • Guillermo: I suspect the weather will be more in the range of 10 degrees Celsius. The freeze seems to be ...

Is it War or Simply Bureaucratic Red Tape?

  • France will start issuing biometric passports on April 17th 2006, hoping to end to a dispute that has caused a ...

Petrossian/Caviar Pret-A-Porter Buzz

  • Once again, thank you for the very special photos courtesy of Clay at claypix.com He has been a wonderful friend ...

Restos for under 30 Euros

  • Had to laugh ... was served pumpkin soup as an amuse bouche yesterday! And YES to the 30 Euro menus!B)

How Can A Critic Get It So Wrong?

  • Have to read BP reviews to get an idea where to eat and La Ferrandaise was excellent. Rarely have Victor ...

Hitting the Streets

  • The jobs' plan legislation is over -- at least for now and the foreseeable future. President Jacques Chirac succumbed to ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Since it's Easter vacation, French strikers have agreed to give the government until after then to come up with some ...

Hitting the Streets

  • I've just returned from observing the scene -- which (as Tom said) looked more festive than dangerous. It feels as ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Status of Public transportation April 4th - 11:30 AM Metros are running at a fairly normal frequency. At least 3 ...

Hitting the Streets

  • The demonstration route has been announced for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4th. It's scheduled to leave the Place de la Repulique ...

Hitting the Streets

  • It's frustrating since no one seems to know the PRECISE route where the strikers will march. People are guessing the ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Have just returned from a conference where I interviewed an assorted number of government officials and intermediaries who are working ...

Hitting the Streets

  • It's Friday morning and tonight President Chirac will appear on television at 8 PM. It's anticipated he'll ratify the law ...

Hitting the Streets

  • It's interesting to note the French news websites appear to have a moratorium on talking about the Paris "situation." The ...

Hitting the Streets

  • There is a possibility there may be another protest in Paris on Tuesday, April 4th.It will be interesting to see ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Does anyone have any theories on how the government is going to react? Please remember President Chirac has the right ...

Hitting the Streets

  • I couldn't agree more with Tom's comments. He's right on. I suspect if the TV's and photographer's cameras were to ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Yet Another Update: At the Place De la Republique: There have been minor scuffles between the some on the strikers ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Update: As the demonstration began, there were approximately 100 "casseurs" (people out to destroy). They were arresated and whisked away ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Linda: There are LOTS of people and some businesses and traffic have been interrupted. But -- as of this minute ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Currently, the strike is planned only for Tuesday. That doesn't mean the situation might not change. But it's not predicted ...

Hitting the Streets

  • Tuesday's manif is going to take place between Place d:Italie & Place de la Bastille. Demonstrations are always (by law) ...

Hitting the Streets

  • The demonstration is scheduled for THIS Tuesday (tomorrow). Let's hope there will be a "settlement" before your arrival. And please ...

The Culinary Children of Christian Constant

  • Christian Constant has created some of the best chefs in Paris. The Crillon was his training ground. John, do you ...

Events of March 28th 2006

  • Yesterday was not Tiananmen Square. Far from it. Susan - thank you for your take.

Houseguests – A Curse or a Pleasure?

  • Hummmm .... I suspect that people who have bad manners when they stay with us might not be the greatest ...

More “fresh off the plane” expat observations and experiences

  • This is such a wonderful article and so very true. Thanks for the deep felt belly laugh. ........You need to ...

Who Are These People?

  • Ivelisse: Thank you for your lovely post. As for finding a house in Provence that doesn't cost a fortune, it's ...

Who Are These People?

  • Thank you Ellen and to all of you who attended the get together. It was great meeting a few of ...

It Isn’t Always Perfect

  • Sharon: Thank you for the lovely comment. As for your daughter, it's going to be an experience she'll always remember.and ...

BonjourParis It is an Addiction

  • Lilas and ccl: Thank you for your kind words. They are more appreciated than you can possibly know. ccl -- ...

BonjourParis It is an Addiction

  • Dear Al: Thank you for your comments. NOW that you're retired (and live in NYC), we'd love for you to ...

It is So Good to be Home

  • Olivia: How very sweet of you. Provence (as usual) is lovely and all of the Bonjour Paris writers take pleasure ...

It is So Good to be Home

  • Susan: You're ever so right. It's a question of where you want to be....and the wine.B)

A Bit of Provence

  • There are many madcap adventures and they're part of life. This article was meant to amuse. Sorry if it didn't ...

A Bit of Provence

  • Dear VA: Pack your bags and move! If you aren't planning to work in France for a French company, after ...

Misconceptions Abound Abroad

  • Dear Marianne: I appreciate your taking the time to comment. As someone who has chosen to live in France for ...

Misconceptions Abound Abroad

  • Thank you Julie: I'm sure some people won't agree; Everyone has a right to his or her opinion. I'm simply ...

Medical Care Across the Ocean

  • Jean - you're right. But, it only goes to show every patient needs an informed "advocate" whether in France or ...

Sundays in the US versus France and Other EU Countries

  • George: Thank you for your comments. I assume one day, I'll recover from culture shock when shuttling between two countries. ...

It is Time to Come out of Hiding

  • Thank you for your lovely comments. Victor and I met so many people via Bonjour Paris. They are family. Merci. ...

Forgive My Silence

  • Thank you Terri. I want to thank all of you who sent me so many caring and loving emails. I've ...

If you are spending a Lot of Time in a Place or Want to

  • Rachel: It's amazing how many (friends) or family you develop when your have a Paris apartment. If you haven't decorated ...

Paris Reentry It is Always the same but very Different

  • Dear Barbara: How many Carlyn's can there be who have recently moved to Paris? I suspect we have the same ...

There is Style and There is Style

  • Francesca Thank you for your comment. You have made many valid points. Women throughout the world appear to be dressing ...

Safety When Traveling

  • Ellen: Unfortunately people don't believe it until it happens. Then, it can ruin a trip.

Travel and Leisure

  • I read this book and found it more than charming ... and amusing to boot.Not haute literature[u] [/u], it is ...

These Things That Happen

  • This is a wonderful article and so very French. Clearly, it was a natural death and was just one of ...

Vienna So Close to Paris Such a Different Culture

  • Ellen: Thank you for your comment. I loved Vienna -- even though I wouldn't want to live there. But, being ...

Another Year and What a Year

  • Thank you Mara - Happy holidays to EVERYONE and may Bonjour Paris prosper in 2008!

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