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Bee House in Luxembourg Gardens
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 11 January 2012
Did you know there was a bee house in the Luxembourg Gardens? I have been to the gardens countless times but never noticed the bee houses till my friends Laurie and Blair had me meet them in front of them...
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Food and France: A Love Story in Books
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 10 January 2012
Today’s Giveaway book has not been reviewed but reflects Paris and France. (See bottom of post) Culture Travel Tuesday by Dr. Jessie Voigts Destination: France Books: Several about food–read on. France. What’s the first thing you think of? If you’re anything like me, it’s all about the food.
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Market in Eygalieres
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 10 January 2012
It's been gray and dreary the last week and I have been feeling the January blahs a little. I thought I would cheer myself up and all of you who live in wintery, cold places with summertime photos of Provence...
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My New Custom Shirt from Les Dandys
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 9 January 2012
I discovered Les Dandys, a custom suit and shirt maker, a few years ago and wrote about them on Eye Prefer Paris in November 2010. I also wrote about the shop for Passport magazine last September in an article about...
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La Galette des Rois
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 5 January 2012
Every year starting on January 6th, la galette des Rois (the cake of the three kings), a cake made of frangipane (almond cream paste) and a buttery crust, is sold in patisseries all over France. These delicious cakes celebrate the...
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Autolib
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 4 January 2012
With the phenomenal success of the Velib public bicycle system introduced in 2007, Paris has now introduced the car version, Autolib. The set up is similar: you apply for a day, week or year pass at the automatic kiosks around...
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The Ultimate Food Walk Through Paris with Context Tours
Blog: Landlopers - 4 January 2012
We were late for the tour; in fact we were dangerously close to missing it all together thanks to a tardy train. I was looking forward to this walking tour in Paris more than anything else, and with good reason. Walking tours are a great...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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January Eye Need to Do's : Sempé , Winter Sales, and Paris Dog Show
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 2 January 2012
Sempé One of France's most beloved cartoonists Jean-Jacques Sempé is having a grand retrospective of over 300 original drawings along with his humorous and poetic texts which span over 50 years. Many of his New Yorker covers are also on...
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Top 10 Travel Adventures for Vago in 2011
Blog: Vagobond.com - 31 December 2011
2011 was a great year for me in terms of travel, family, and work. While there were a huge number of experiences to choose from, here are my top ten favorite adventures that came from this incredible year.
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Paris For Free: Things To Do That Won’t Break Your Bank
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 28 December 2011
The renowned, charming, and multi-faceted “City of Lights” has a lot to show off. Making its worldly presence felt in photographs, cuisine, literature, and films, most notably Woody Allen’s latest, Paris radiates enchantment and seduces dreamers of all kinds.
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Door of the Month: 93 rue de Rivoli
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 27 December 2011
For the last Door of the Month for 2011, I have chosen a most special door that I found by accident an unexpected place. The door is part of the Louvre, so the address above is not exact, just an...
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Merry Christmas 2011
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 25 December 2011
I wish you a merry and bright Christmas and a wonderful Chanukah. Vincent and I are preparing Christmas dinner at home for a small group of friends. Here is the menu. Fois gras with pain d'epice and fig confiture Sweet...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 24 December 2011
I want to take a minute to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to my readers. I hope this season is peaceful, joyous, and filled with the people you love, and happy events. This year I am spending Christmas with both my husband and my family and with my traditions, so it is particularly special [...]
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5 of the Best Views in Paris
Blog: Pommie Travels - 22 December 2011
One of the things I remember most about my trip to Paris was the incredible views. The city has so [...]
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A Farewell to George Whitman
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 22 December 2011
As many of you know, George Whitman of Shakespeare and Company bookshop passed away earlier this week at the ripe age of 98. My friend, writer Michele Kurlander has written a warm and personal profile of the beloved Whitman. GEORGE...
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Jours de Fetes
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 21 December 2011
One of the most fun things to do during the holidays in Paris is to go to the Jours de Fetes, the indoor carnival and amusement park inside the Grand Palais. I was there early last evening taking photos and...
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Kein Cross Christmas Decorations
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 20 December 2011
I have a very special Christmas treat for you today: My friend and neighbor Kein Cross has let me photograph the Christmas decorations of his dainty pied-à-terre. Kein, a well-known interior designer from New York, was my Parisian of the...
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Parisian Petit Dejeuner – budget or splash out
Blog: photito's blog - 18 December 2011
Few things in life are as good as a sidewalk breakfast in Paris. Especially when the sun is shining, the waiters are gossiping in French and everything tastes exactly as it should, yet so heavenly exotic as only a p’tit dej made with beaucoup d’amour can do. The only thing to consider really is whether you [...]
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Romantic Getaways – Rome Vs Paris
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 17 December 2011
When it comes to a romantic city break, Paris and Rome are always top contenders for places to go to sweep your partner off their feet in a romantic, exciting and culture filled few days. With both cities offering many similar advantages, when it comes to making the decision you have to ask yourself - are you a Roman or a Parisian?
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Hermés
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 14 December 2011
Hermés never fails to serve up luxurious decadence in their holiday windows and this year is no exception. From gold metallic boxing gloves, to an ostrich motorcycle helmet, to a lavender colored crocodile Kelly bag, to a sliver fox and...
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Place de la Madeleine
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 13 December 2011
The holiday festivities on Place de la Madeleine are especially yummy this year. The famous gourmet food shops Fauchon and Hediard have their windows decorated with the most sumptuous and decadent holiday foods including caviar, chocolate, Champagne, trees of macarons,...
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Christmas in Paris 2011: Printemps Noel Reves d'Evasion
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 12 December 2011
This year the Christmas windows at Printemps, titled Noel Reves d'Evasion (Dreams of Escape), is much ado about Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel. Four windows have Chanel backgrounds from Moscow, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Tokyo with clever and imaginative sets and...
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A Quirky Christmas Market in Paris
Blog: Sophie's World - 11 December 2011
Christmas market and ultra-modern skyscrapers… not two terms that usually go together. I was in Paris last week for work. Having a few spare hours, I hopped on the metro to La Défense, largely for nostalgic reasons. (La Défense, as you might know, is the largest purpose-built business district in Europe). Back in the 90s, [...]A Quirky Christmas Market in Paris is a post from Sophie's World
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International Wine Travel: Eco Tourism in the South of France
Blog: Vagobond.com - 10 December 2011
Many of us think we need to travel to Paris or Champagne to experience what France has to offer in the way of wine travel. I’ve been to both, and they were great, but I find the small, less known wine regions featuring family owned wineries to be much more intriguing.
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New Series of Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 8 December 2011
Peace Memorial in front of Eiffel Tower I am happy to announce an all new series of my photos for sale. I have traveled around the city in the last year, taking thousands of photographs. Below are 21 of my...
