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Menton Week Part 3: Gorbio
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 18 January 2012
As I mentioned on Monday's post, Jilly Bennett was kind enough to drive me up to the medieval village of Gorbio. About 7 kilometers from Menton and 360 meters above, Gorbio sits in the shadow Mont Agel, the Gorbio peak,...
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Menton Week Part 2: Le Val Rameh and Maria Serena Gardens
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 17 January 2012
I was lucky to find the ideal hotel in Menton, Hotel Napoleon, situated on a quiet street overlooking the water. It's a modern hotel and my room was spacious, with a comfortable Queen size bed, good-sized bathroom with a powerful...
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Menton Week 1: The Old City
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 16 January 2012
Last November I suddenly realized that I had a week with no tours. Such opportunities come along rarely these days, so I decided to take a short trip. I had been longing to go to Menton for years ever since...
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Can You Afford Not to Speak French in France?
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 13 January 2012
Photo by Moyan Brenn http://www.flickr.com/photos/aigle_dore/5238558290/ This is a sponsored guest post about French classes. In general, travelers who are used to visiting different places in relatively short periods of time, can speak the basics of main languages (English, Spanish, French,...
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Macaron Love – How the French Stole My Sweet Tooth
Blog: Landlopers - 13 January 2012
I didn’t actually know what a macaroon was before my first, succulent bite. I imagined a dense cookie with chocolate and coconut, and certainly not the delicate pastry that has captured the culinary hearts of millions around the world. The macaron is a sweet confectionery...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Au Nom de la Rose
Blog: I Prefer Paris - 12 January 2012
I love Paris flower shops and down the street from me is Au Nom de la Rose, a shop that specializes in everything roses. When I pass by, there are always the most vivid colored bouquets and arrangements spilling on...
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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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Motorbike Night in Fort Myers, Florida: Style and Beauty in a Machine!
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 7 January 2012
I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. We’re in our last month in Florida so I’m dedicating part of January to sharing some of our experiences and events during our time there. We head back to France in early February. As you probably know, my husband and I are [...]
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10 Incredible Things to See in the Louvre – Cultural Travel
Blog: Vagobond.com - 5 January 2012
With massive mazes of corridors spread through eight cultural departments including decorative arts, antiquities, sculptures and paintings. You could spend a lifetime there and that doesn't even... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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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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New Year's Traditions Across Europe
Blog: Travel With Julie - 29 December 2011
Photo courtesy of France Tourism.
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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...
