Jeudis de Florent Schmitt: Florent Schmitt’s longtime home in St-Cloud was a gathering spot for musical Paris for decades.

Much has been written about the famous salonnières of Paris — the wealthy and often-flamboyant grandes dames who opened up their drawing rooms to musicians, authors and artists — facilitating not only the camaraderie of “breaking bread” together but also providing a venue for these creatives to socialize with prominent members of Parisian society representing […]