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This trip to Paris I decided to make time to go to the top of this iconic Paris landmark, The Eiffel Tower. Built for the…
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Downtown Paris lights up at night. All of the bridges, buildings, and of course the Eiffel Tower. So take a ride on the River Seine…
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Many times during my travels I have mentioned the benefits of taking one of the ‘hop-on, hop-off’ bus tours offered in almost every major city.…
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The Shakespeare and Company Bookstore is a famous Paris landmark and recognized the world over. It opened in 1951 at this location and is a…
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The Seine river runs through the heart of Paris and is a beautiful water way lined with the well known sights and neighborhoods of Paris.…
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Paris has so much to see and of course, the classic French architecture is on display everywhere here. Here are just a few photos from…
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Near my hotel was the Restaurant Adrien. It looked really charming so I decided to give it a try. In France, Le plat du jour is…
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Not as well known as the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris France is just as spectacular and should not be missed. Housed in a…
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Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe Paris was built between 1806 and 1836. The triumphal arch is in honor of those…
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The Mona Lisa, perhaps the most famous painting in the world is certainly one of the most recognizable pieces of art in the world. Leonardo…
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The Louvre Museum in Paris France is one of the largest museums in the world. It could take days to see everything and you would…
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Ever wonder what happens to all those coins people toss into the fountains? While visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris I finally got the answer.…
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While waiting in line to get into the Louvre Museum in Paris you are greeted with these signs warning you to beware of pickpockets. Although…
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The Musee Du Louvre in central Paris is one of the world’s largest museums. Opening in 1793, the Louvre was originally a fortress built in…
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While in Paris taking the Batobus is a must. For 18 euro you can ride this hop-on, hop-off water bus for two days. The Batobus…
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Dinner at Terroir Parisien was wonderful! Absolutely the finest meal I had in Paris. This was the starter, an assortment of duck pate, rabbit, lamb,…
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On many of the Paris bridges lovers have adopted the tradition of writing their names or messages on pad locks, locking them to the bridge…
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Since 1889 the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret has been entertaining Parisians and world travelers. The landmark was featured in the musical of the same…
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Hotel Ho Marais – Paris France Like any big city, Paris is divided into districts or boroughs, known in Paris as arondissements. I booked the Hotel Ho Marais in the 3rd…
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The Eiffel Tower, is one of the many symbols signifying the city of Paris France. After arriving in Paris I dropped off my rental car,…
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Charcuterie is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, pâtés, and is primarily from pork. This family operating…
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