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Two Days in Paris – Family Style

Two Days in Paris – Family Style

Last week, I got a message from a dear friend saying that she and her ten-year-old daughter would be visiting Europe this April and, after several stops, would be ending their trip with two days in Paris. What should they do?

Feb 10, 2012 by
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An American in Paris

An American in Paris

A beautiful way for an American to discover Paris is by reading Hemingway’s restored edition of A Moveable Feast (Simon & Shuster 2009). You’ll find streets, restaurants, drinks and even a bookstore that exist to the day. But there’s more.

Feb 03, 2012 by
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My Favorite Crêperie on Rue du Montparnasse

My Favorite Crêperie on Rue du Montparnasse

It is completely impossible for me to go to Paris and not make a trip to Rue du Montparnasse for crêpes!

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The Tireless, Talented and Très Chère Line Renaud

The Tireless, Talented and Très Chère Line Renaud

If you’re planning a spring trip to Paris, the chance to see Line Renaud on stage is not to be missed!

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Catherine Deneuve, “The Beloved”

Catherine Deneuve, “The Beloved”

While American actresses over the age of 40 struggle with their identity and American filmmakers predictably write for a youth-obsessed mentality. French cinema continues to be alive and well for actresses of all ages.

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Moroccan Fare, Parisian Flair

Moroccan Fare, Parisian Flair

One of my favorite restaurants in Paris isn’t even French! Imagine that, traveling to the capital of all things gourmet, and finding that your favorite spot doesn’t even serve coq au vin.

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In the Shadow of Sacre Coeur… The Musée de Montmartre

In the Shadow of Sacre Coeur… The Musée de Montmartre

Whenever I’m in Paris, I look for things to do that are sort of “off the beaten path.” Sure, I’ve made my pilgrimages to the beautiful Musée d’Orsay and the sprawling Louvre…

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The Paris Pastry App Will Make Your Visit Sweet

The Paris Pastry App Will Make Your Visit Sweet

  Pastry fans in Paris (and who wouldn’t be a pastry fan while in Paris?) can now use technology to make the most of Paris’s renowned pastry scene. The iPhone…

Nov 24, 2011 by
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Cruise the Seine in leisure

Cruise the Seine in leisure

  A few years ago, I was in Paris visiting my friend, Annso, whom I accompanied as she was taking a group of American students for a boat ride on…

Nov 18, 2011 by
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Fanny Ardant “The Year of Magical Thinking”

Fanny Ardant “The Year of Magical Thinking”

Parisian theatre audiences will get the opportunity to see one of France’s most versatile actresses, Fanny Ardant.

Nov 10, 2011 by
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