Chez Michou: Pigalle for Parisians

Chez Michou: Pigalle for Parisians

Chez Michou: Pigalle for Parisians By Patricia Tennison www.ParisCafeWriting.com The first time that I saw Michou, he was in my neighborhood, not his. He glided into a small restaurant near the Marais and although I didn’t recognize him, it was clear that he...
Coffitivity: An App for Café Sounds

Coffitivity: An App for Café Sounds

Coffitivity: An App for Café Sounds By Patricia Tennison www.ParisCafeWriting.com Ever notice how perfect a coffee shop or café is for writing? You can be alone in the midst of a crowd while your ideas float and bounce against the din. It’s noisy, but not too noisy....
Mother-of-the-Bride Dress

Mother-of-the-Bride Dress

Mother-of-the-Bride Dress By Patricia Tennison www.ParisCafeWriting.com There are certain fantasies that fall on your shoulders when you live part-time in Paris. According to those fantasies, I spend hours every morning sipping coffee in a cafe. I skip home with a...
How to Find a Party in Paris

How to Find a Party in Paris

How to Find a Party in Paris By Patricia Tennison www.ParisCafeWriting.com Yes, Paris is filled with museums and lovely little restaurants, but how do you meet the people? How do you sip a glass of wine, dance and mix with the Parisians? The answer: You have to take a...
The Kilo Shop: A New Weigh to Buy

The Kilo Shop: A New Weigh to Buy

The Kilo Shop: A New Weigh to Buy By Patricia Tennison www.ParisCafeWriting.com I was at a dinner party with four of those wonderfully chic French women when one of them cooed a compliment across the table. “I love your scarf,” she said, as all eyes followed her to...