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Alex Rogers

Alex is a traveling writer, ardent reader and perpetual expat who has lived in Bordeaux, Edinburgh, Paris and is currently based in London writing a book for her Masters in creative non-fiction writing, as well as a YA fantasy series.

Website: http://www.bonvoyagemoncheri.com/


Posts by Alex Rogers:

Fall In Love with Paris In the Fall

Fall In Love with Paris In the Fall

Paris in the fall is breathtaking. The leaves are just beginning to fade into dusky shades of coral, an energetic buzz fills the city, and the weather is still warm enough to lounge by the riverside or sip your café at an outdoor terrace. Perhaps one of the most alluring aspects of Paris in the fall is just how many events you can attend. Gourmet-obsessed? Fashion forward? ... Read More

Summer Sales in Paris Are Almost Here!

Summer Sales in Paris Are Almost Here!

A twice-a-year event, Les Soldes is an event not to be missed: Summer Sales in Paris are the perfect opportunity to make the trip to the City of Light for everything from luxe scarves, handbags and shoes to artwork and rare books. Les Soldes is a fantastic time to visit! Even if you’re just in the mood for bargain-hunting or people-watching, everyone finds something to enjoy during Les Soldes. ... Read More

Musée des Arts Décoratifs Celebrates Women with Travaux de Dames?

Musée des Arts Décoratifs Celebrates Women with Travaux de Dames?

Since its founding, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs has worked to pay homage to women in the arts, and in 1895, founded the Comité des Dames (Women’s Committee), a group of female patrons who fought for respect and to advance women’s artistic training. And through the evident attention to detail and thought that went into Travaux de Dames?, that beautiful tradition remains alive today. ... Read More

Our Paris Perfect Apartment Rental on Rue Cler

Our Paris Perfect Apartment Rental on Rue Cler

Perched above the legendary gourmet food market street of Rue Cler, and situated mere blocks away from the sparkling river Seine and glittering Eiffel Tower, we couldn’t think of a more perfect location for a mother-daughter getaway than the Saint Romain apartment. Come see what it’s like to stay in this lovely area and live like a local Parisian. ... Read More

The Best Paris Museum Exhibitions of 2017!

The Best Paris Museum Exhibitions of 2017!

The rest of 2017 is looking fabulous when it comes to art exhibitions! We’d like to share our top picks of temporary exhibitions that have been organized by the museums of Paris, from March through the end of the year. We guarantee that at least one of them will leave you feeling both inspired and enlightened, so mark your calendars! ... Read More

Astier de Villatte Ceramics – The Beauty of Imperfection

Astier de Villatte Ceramics – The Beauty of Imperfection

Every single piece in this incredible ceramics shop is handmade in France using techniques that are largely forgotten. Their designs reflect the beauty of imperfection and honor traditions of the past, and as a result, every plate, vase and cup is truly unique: a work of art to fill your everyday life with elegance. ... Read More

Find the Perfect Piece of Parisian Art at Carré d’Artistes

Find the Perfect Piece of Parisian Art at Carré d’Artistes

Everyone wants to remember their trip to Paris. Whether you’re watching the Eiffel Tower light up the night sky for the first time or visiting your favorite haunts, each stay is unique, and each one deserves its own memento. In a city famed for its artistic heritage, a handpicked piece of art makes for the perfect souvenir! ... Read More

6 Luxurious Perfume Shops in Paris – Find Your Signature Scent!

6 Luxurious Perfume Shops in Paris – Find Your Signature Scent!

Perfume is an art and a science—capable of evoking memories, changing moods and completely altering your sense of self. Inside these Parisian perfumeries, you can discover the signature scent you’ve been searching for. Whether it’s fun and flirty, masculine and crisp, or natural and woodsy, there’s a world of aromas to discover in Paris! ... Read More

These French Fashion Brands Will Make You Feel as Chic as a Parisian!

These French Fashion Brands Will Make You Feel as Chic as a Parisian!

If you adore the understated yet slightly edgy style of the Parisians and you want to know how they achieve that certain “something,” then this list was made for you! We’ve found six of the coolest, mid-range, French fashion brands that will make you feel très chic on your next trip to the world’s most fashionable city! ... Read More

Two Parisian Clothing Shops That Won’t Break the Bank!

Two Parisian Clothing Shops That Won’t Break the Bank!

The haute couture fashion scene in Paris can be intimidating for some, and downright unattainable for others, but fortunately, the Parisian look can still be obtained on a budget, if you know where to look. These two affordable women’s clothing shops will make your closet dreams come true – and they won’t cost you an arm and a leg! ... Read More

Fashion Meets Impressionism at the Sophie Cochevelou Exhibition

Fashion Meets Impressionism at the Sophie Cochevelou Exhibition

Whoever said fashion couldn’t be a work of art clearly didn’t know Sophie Cochevelou. Until May 28th, the young French costume designer brings her Instagram-famous masterpieces to the public. From feather headdresses to necklaces made of Barbie dolls, come see the apparel you won’t be able to find at Galeries Lafayette! ... Read More

5 Amazing Books You Need to Read Before Visiting Paris!

5 Amazing Books You Need to Read Before Visiting Paris!

Nothing can make Paris come alive more than reading a book about it. Whether it’s a memoir of self-discovery, a novel, or even a cookbook, you’ll prepare your mind for the exciting sites, tastes and cultural experiences that make Paris a truly special travel destination. Take a peek at our top 5 books to read before coming to Paris! ... Read More

Why the Château de Chantilly is the Perfect Day Trip from Paris

Why the Château de Chantilly is the Perfect Day Trip from Paris

Just 45 minutes from Paris by train, the Château de Chantilly makes for a wonderful day trip to the sprawling French countryside. Exquisitely preserved and almost entirely unchanged since the 1800s, this fairytale castle not only houses the second largest collection of antique paintings after the Louvre, but also an internationally acclaimed equestrian center! ... Read More

Celebrate the Changing of Seasons with a Paris Picnic!

Celebrate the Changing of Seasons with a Paris Picnic!

The last few weeks of the Parisian summer are dwindling away, and the weather will soon succumb to the crisp breezes and orange leaves of autumn. Take advantage of the remaining sunshine and have a late-summer/early autumn picnic! We’ll let you in on some great picnic locations and offer some practical advice for the best picnic ever! ... Read More

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