tagged w/ Paris travel
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With all this talk about disappearing bee colonies, few realize that there’s one place in Paris where the bees have a thriving home: the Luxembourg Gardens.With all this talk about disappearing bee colonies, few realize that there’s one... more
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Artist Thierry Breton had every intention of studying veterinary medicine when he arrived in Paris in 1985. Instead, the man who was born in Senegal, and who grew up in Africa and Martinique, fell in love with clay.Artist Thierry Breton had every intention of studying veterinary medicine when he... more
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Nichole Robertson of Little Brown Pen waxes nostalgic for afternoons spent in the Marais district of Paris drinking vin chaud (mulled wine), and offers her recipe for the winter treat.Nichole Robertson of Little Brown Pen waxes nostalgic for afternoons spent in the... more
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Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva, offers tours of the Paris flea markets with her Diva Guides. While champagne and luxury totes are part of the experience, you don't need a lifestyle of the rich and famous to find a good bargain in the French capital.Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva, offers tours of the Paris flea markets with her... more
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American expat John Agee combines his design influences—from Diana Vreeland to Texas style—to create one-of-a-kind jewelry found in his Paris showroom.American expat John Agee combines his design influences—from Diana Vreeland to... more
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Despite the shorter days and cooler climate, November in Paris is bustling with other events, including some that Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, thinks are the best of the best in the City of Lights.Despite the shorter days and cooler climate, November in Paris is bustling with other... more
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This fall, Paris nightlife will once again be the focus of Les Nuits Capitales. This week-long celebration of Paris' clubs and live music scene invites Parisians and visitors alike to discover – or for some, rediscover – the vibrant after dark culture of the French capital. More than 60 venues around the city are participating, with concerts, musical cruises and other special events. Paris-based singer/songwriter Mathieu Boogaerts knows all about Paris' club scene, and shares his view of Paris, day and night, in this interview.This fall, Paris nightlife will once again be the focus of Les Nuits Capitales. This... more
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More and more people are realizing that Paris offers endless opportunities for personal enrichment, with a vast number of companies offering art and photography classes for visitors.More and more people are realizing that Paris offers endless opportunities for... more
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The summer sales in Paris begin tomorrow, on June 22nd, and will run through July 26th. Most savvy shoppers have their strategies in place, but you can still come out way ahead and walk away with some great deals.The summer sales in Paris begin tomorrow, on June 22nd, and will run through July... more
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Are you planning on being in Paris this month? If so, Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer Paris guru, has put together a list of the many great events happening in the French capital throughout the month of June, from art and music, to literature and extraordinary exhibitions.Are you planning on being in Paris this month? If so, Richard Nahem, our Eye Prefer... more
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Most invitations don’t come with a warning, but the one I received from Eric Fraudeau, owner of the Paris cooking school, Cook ‘n' with Class, did. “I hope you’re not afraid of butter,” he said.Most invitations don’t come with a warning, but the one I received from Eric... more
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The days are longer, the air warms up and, every now and then, the clouds take a day off – or at least a few hours. Such are the telltale signs that spring has arrived in Paris. After what feels like an indeterminately endless winter, Parisians live for the moment when they can shed the layers and once again begin to linger in the great outdoors of the French capital.The days are longer, the air warms up and, every now and then, the clouds take a day... more
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Taxis are a regular part of the landscape of the French capital, with some twenty thousand or so circulating in Paris and the city’s suburbs. They're clean, comfortable and highly regulated. What's more, they're getting a new look, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to give you the inside scoop on how to Taxi in Paris.Taxis are a regular part of the landscape of the French capital, with some twenty... more
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