Gary Lee Kraut
Gary Lee Kraut is the editor of France Revisited and an award-winning travel writer. As a long-time specialist on travel and touring in France, he has become the go-to contact for individual travelers and travel agents seeking personalized travel advice and customized tours in Paris and throughout France. See the About the Editor tab at the top of this page for his complete bio.
The History of the Parisian Bistro and Paris Bistro Life Today (Video)
A video presentation examining the history of the Parisian bistro, describing eight examplary bistros and their keepers, and telling about defenders and promoters of Parisian bistro culture, for those would like to take the plunge into Paris bistro life today.
Rouen, Normandy: An Alluring, Well-Rounded Day Trip from Paris
Have I got a day trip for the Paris revisitor! I’m talking about Rouen, a small city in Normandy that makes for an alluring, well-rounded walk-about, just 75-90-minutes by frequent, inexpensive train from Paris’ Saint Lazare Station.
Paris Theater Life: Actor, Director, Writer Jean-Philippe Daguerre
Why attend theater in Paris? Gary Lee Kraut interviews director, actor, playwright Jean-Philippe Daguerre, a prominent figure in Paris theater life. Video interview.
The Quasimodo Climb: Visiting the Towers of Notre-Dame de Paris
Quaismodo would be impressed were he to return now to the cathedral that he inhabited as Victor Hugo’s beloved and maligned hunchback. He would immediately feel at home within the stone walls and wooden frames of the towers of Notre-Dame. Yet the cathedral has also changed and brightened since he knew it as Hugo’s fictional bellringer in the 15th century.
Paris Bistro Life: La Petite Rose des Sables – Chez Mamie
What an incredible place! And what an endearing owner!
There are only three 2-top tables at this dinner-only bistro run by big-hearted Mamie, which is French for Granny or Nan. Six seats in all—maybe seven or eight if Mamie feels like rearranging something, but don’t count on it.
A Traveler’s Guide to Sanctuary Cities in France
It gives me a cheap thrill to think that you’d start reading this article in order to discover—with admiration or contempt—which towns and cities in France limit their cooperation with the national government in enforcing immigration laws.
Made in France: Socks, the Gift That Saved Paris
Nothing says “Strolled through Paris” like tri-color socks (blue, white, red), a discreet French logo above the ankle, and much more that you’ll find in the 10 Made-in-France brands that I’ve selected here.
Sparks of Curiosity in Saintes
When Gary Lee Kraut visited Saintes, an often-bypassed town by a bend in the Charente River, he saw vivid remnants of Rome, the 2000-year-old hand of a mason, and an arch dedicated to an unruly hereditary gang. He met gladiators, fled from a saint’s crypt, slept in the cell of a medieval nunnery, wandered through a weird museum, and swirled vintage Cognac.
Three Days in Paris: Your Nearly Personalized Itinerary
Taste, tour and experience Paris over three days while delving into its history, culture and bistro life. Your nearly personalize Paris itinerary.