Paris par Hasard
Terrance Sings
My Portuguese pianist, Sheldon Forrest will be back and we will be adding a few songs to our classic repertoire-tell your friends and join us for an evening of songs for lovers and others.
I am the author of Paris par Hasard: from Bagels to Brioches, a spirited, anecdote- filled memoir that has its poignant moments as you follow my life that began in post-war Casablanca, continued in the coal mining country of western Pennsylvania, acquired definition on the streets of Brooklyn, added polish in San Francisco and ultimately ended and restarted in the Paris I was born to inhabit.
If I can find the time a sequel may be in the works.
Like Paris itself, this compact book is filled with secret streets and splendid boulevards, legend and lore, the present and the past, along with passionate talk at cafe tables, the breeze off a great river, the charm of bookstores, the majesty of galleries and museums, and, of course, the most important of all human emotions: delight. It’s like an evening with M. Gelenter himself, walking, dining, laughing, learning.–Pete Hamill
I m reading your book with keen enjoyment—you are a man of so many talents! Michael Korda
Available at Terrance's Boutique
The Paris Readers Circle
And when you are there pick up your PARIS READERS CIRCLE official mug.
Cruise the Seine
Sail along the Seine to discover the history, idyllic landscapes and culture that border this mythical river with its hidden secrets. In Vernon, you will discover the Claude Monet house and gardens with its famous water garden. Visit the sumptuous Martainville Château, stroll along the Côte Fleurie or vist the historical Normandy landing beaches.
Be sure to mention the code TERRANCE when booking.
This year, enjoy incredible savings on CrosiEurope's cruises across Europe, Southern Africa, and Asia. Discover the charm of European canals, rivers, and seas.
Earn 15% off 2025 Europe cruises booked by March 31, 2025.
Just Enter the promotional code “TERRANCE” at checkout for online bookings or ask for it if calling US reservations. This is only valid on bookings through the US office or website, and it is not combinable with any other offers.
Paris au Flaneur
Join me for a day of flanerie as we walk in the footsteps of Jean Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Miles Davis James Baldwin and many others.
A tour of Paris with Terrance is a revelation. Give up the guise of “tourist” for a day, and take a break from museums, churches and monuments. Instead, participate in one of the city’s most hallowed traditions — flânerie — strolling some of the world’s most beautiful streets with a witty raconteur (and talented crooner) observing the way real Parisians live. A must!–Carl Kravetz, LA
Coming Tomorrow
Win a Copy in the Members Drawing
Not Subscribed toe the Tuesday Art issue? Do it now
Classic Paris Books
Walking his two young children to school every morning, Thad Carhart passes an unassuming little storefront in his Paris neighborhood. Intrigued by its simple sign—Desforges Pianos—he enters, only to have his way barred by the shop’s imperious owner. Unable to stifle his curiosity, he finally lands the proper introduction, and a world previously hidden is brought into view. Luc, the atelier’s master, proves an indispensable guide to the history and art of the piano. Intertwined with the story of a musical friendship are reflections on how pianos work, their glorious history, and stories of the people who care for them, from amateur pianists to the craftsmen who make the mechanism sing. The Piano Shop on the Left Bank is at once a beguiling portrait of a Paris not found on any map and a tender account of the awakening of a lost childhood passion.
Mes amis
I love my work of sharing French culture with you and the appreciation and respect you have shown for my efforts by your contributions.
I am a one man New Yorker of French culture and your support enables me to seek out and deliver fresh content daily-Please Contribute today-you'll feel better for it and I will appreciate it.Terrance
This New York fellow has great weekly columns about Paris, and is a lover of all forms of art and culture happening in and around the City of Light. Subscribe to him - you won’t regret it.
Neptune Ingwersen, Geneve, Suisse
HI Terrance, I'm enjoying your newsletters. I wish I had time/energy to read every word of every one, but I'm definitely looking at some of them.
Thanks again for being such an entertaining resource.
Linda Lipner
Cher ami,
I continue to admire your productivity and amazing range of interests. I am at work on the new book (a biography of my mother) yes, at 91 it’s the triumph of optimism over statistics, but never mind.
Keep on with the good work, from signing to books.
With admiration,
Michael (Korda)
I like the voice of your newsletter the variety of subjects it addresses. I am a fan Adam Nagourney, NYT
Thank you for the pleasure you add to my day.Judith Kennedy
Terrance: I am continually amazed at the amount of interesting information you present in your newsletter
Guy Saperstein, Paris
Your newsletter and website are must reads!– Kelle Ruden, Westport, CT
Your letters are delightful and a wealth of information.
Chilla Rousselle, Paris
Congratulations on the huge success of your enjoyable, informative, and extremely readable newsletter/site! Jim Buckley, Salt Lake City, Utah