I freely admit that I have a crush on Paris. I find myself daydreaming about being there. If you share this longing, but don’t see flying to Europe in your future any time soon, consider another form of travel. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of these books. I hope you’ll sample one.
Bon Voyage!
My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud’homme
Julia Child relates memories of her transformative years in France where she discovered, and then mastered, the art of French cooking.
A Place in the World Called Paris edited by Steven Barclay
Famous writers eloquently share their reflections on the city that has drawn them in and captured their imagination.
Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnik
The author describes living as an expatriate in Paris and relates his experiences and observations on the beauty and complexity of life in France.