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10 Tips to Perfect Your Paris Trip

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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It's hard not to love Paris, but it takes time to feel comfortable. The sense of cultural collision may be strong and jet lag or fatigue makes things worse. So,...

French Tea: Which Pot Would You Choose?

by Doni BelauDoni Belau

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My stepmother recently e-mailed me, needing to know about French tea for a class she’s teaching. While I don’t claim to be an expert on every topic that starts with...

Paris Shopping: A Super Girls’ Day Out

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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Want to meet the most creative girls in Paris? Great—because 30 of them are throwing a party just for you! All your hostesses are artists and three of them work...

Paris Fashion: Travel Bags

by Sylvia SabesSylvia Sabes

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Paris fashion is lovely, but safety is an issue, too. When touring, you'll be spending your days in a crowded metro, busy museums and people-filled parks. People are everywhere,...

Best Tours in Paris

by Doni BelauDoni Belau

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I wouldn’t be caught dead taking tours in Paris or anywhere else. I hate feeling like a tourist. I prefer to discover a city on my own, ambling around...

A History of Paris Pastry (in One Shop)

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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In France, great pâtissiers become genuine heroes. Some of the most luscious goods you see in Paris pastry shops are directly descended from pioneers such as Nicolas Stohrer (who...

Paris Art: Europe’s Largest Hipster Hangout

by Cynthia RoseCynthia Rose

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Closed almost a year for huge renovations, the Palais de Tokyo has reopened in dazzling fashion. This Seine-side site, built in 1937, has known a dizzying amount of functions. But...