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Courtyard Week 6: 2 rue du Pas de la Mule
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 14 November 2011
It's that time of the year again, Courtyard Week. For my sixth edition I have combed the city in the last six months for new courtyards and have discovered a treasure trove of hidden gems behind the big doors. Today...
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Paris Tourist Do's and Don'ts
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 10 November 2011
My new favorite Paris blog is Paris Do, Paris Don't. It's hilarious, irreverent, and oh so true. Clearly the writer has a gift for irony and sarcasm. Right up my alley. Because I like it so much, I asked Paris...
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New Cookbooks and Pastry Books
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 9 November 2011
There’s an endless flow of books about Paris and France and I am sent many new books all the time. Here are three that I think are worthwhile checking out. Pastry Paris by Susan Hochbaum I almost yawned when the...
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Kusama at Centre Pompidou
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 8 November 2011
When I was at the Kusama retrospective last week at the Centre Pompidou I realized that most people don't know what an amazing and influential artist she is, a true trailblazer in the 1960s and 70s, setting the bar for...
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Painting Workshop with Laurie and Blair Pessimer
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 7 November 2011
I met Laurie and Blair Pessimer at a dinner party before the summer and took an immediate liking to them. They reminded me so much of another couple that were dear friends of mine in New York that I knew...
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The Culinary Creators of Paris’ Latin Quarter
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 4 November 2011
Known for its many cafe highlights, radical politics, fierce intellectual discussions and general ‘cool,’ Paris’s Latin Quarter draws tourists in their droves. Some love the bookshops, others the small retail emporiums and just the general atmosphere. But for one group...
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We’ll Always Have Paris.
Blog: teach travel play - 3 November 2011
I had been warned prior to my gap year in Europe by the University doctor who, let’s face it, must have seen hundreds of students returning from exchange programs showing symptoms of strange rashes and itchy privates. She explained quite frankly that “travel is very romantic, you might find yourself on a train, winding its [...]
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Le Blobterre at Centre Pompidou
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 3 November 2011
Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis I don't often write about things for...
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New Pain de Sucre
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 2 November 2011
Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis Pain de Sucre is one of my...
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November Eye Need to Do's: Kusama, Paris Photo, Diane Arbus, Stein Collection, & Vintage Hermés Auction
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 1 November 2011
Yakoi Kusama Yakoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist known for her obsessional work with painting polka dots, is having her first French retrospective. One hundred and fifty works from 1949 to 2001 including her paintings, environments, sculptures, and films show...
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La Maison des Champs Elysees Hotel by Martin Margiela
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 31 October 2011
Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis I have always loved designer Martin Margiela's...
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American Friends Musée d’Orsay Gala Benefit November 12
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 27 October 2011
(c) Musée d'Orsay / Patrice Schmidt Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis Let...
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Lunch with Lynn/Under 20 Eats- Le Volcan
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 26 October 2011
Lynn has written this month's edition of Lunch with Lynn Guess who was in town last week? Sam Gross, the New Yorker cartoonist, creator of my all time favorite cartoon the giant cat pulling a tiny mouse in a toy...
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Italian Embassy II
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 25 October 2011
Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis Sorry I didn't post this sooner but...
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Paris With Kids – Where To Stay
Blog: My Little Nomads - 24 October 2011
The top rated hotels for families traveling with kids. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: Paris With Kids – Where To Stay Or go straight to The Paris With Kids Guide
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Overview of Marseilles, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 24 October 2011
We took advantage of last summer’s good weather and visited the coastal area around Marseilles, as well as the cities of Marseilles and Toulon. This is the first video of a series of our summer trip, which features the city of Marseilles on the southern coast of France in the Provence region. Marseilles is the [...]
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Winner of Eye Prefer Paris Subscription Contest 2011
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 24 October 2011
Eye Prefer Paris on Twitter I just launched a fun new daily Twitter post- Paris Photo du Jour. Every day I will post a photo of Paris. Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/eyepreferparis I want to thank everyone so much...
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Paris is Child’s Play
Blog: Sophie's World - 20 October 2011
This week, dear reader, I’m happy to introduce you to Michael Schuermann. You probably know him already – as Easy Hiker. Not only is Michael and his wife Marlys the go-to people for anything related to fun and easy hikes in Europe, they are also experts on everything Paris! Michael has kindly agreed to write [...]Paris is Child’s Play is a post from Sophie's World
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Sculptures in the Tuileries for FIAC Art Fair
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 20 October 2011
FIAC is the largest contemporary art show of the year in Paris and is always in mid-October. For 2011 the dates are October 20 to October 23 and the major venue is the Grand Palais. This year they have also...
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Italian Embassy I
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 19 October 2011
Every mid-September there is a Heritage weekend -Journées du Patrimoine- when many historical buildings are open to the public for free including the Elysée Palace where President Sarkozy lives, the Sénat, and the Assémble National. The choice of places to...
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Queen Statues in Jardin du Luxembourg
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 18 October 2011
I have always loved the statues of the queens in the Jardin du Luxembourg. I photographed them a few years ago with my old camera before I started taking my photography seriously. I vowed one day, someday I would come...
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Door(s) of the Month: 4, 6, & 24 rue Pont Louis Philippe
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 17 October 2011
This month I am giving you a triple treat: 3 Doors of the Month for the price of one. I am always on the rue Pont Louis Philippe for my Marais tours and my clients constantly point out how beautiful...
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10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families
Blog: My Little Nomads - 15 October 2011
The best international cities for kids from Asia, Europe, and North America. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: 10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families Or go straight to TheTravel With Kids Blog
