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Greetings! Another week, another exciting batch of happenings in the City of Light. Whether you're planning your next visit or simply daydreaming from afar, we've got the latest events, hidden gems, and Parisian buzz right here to brighten your weekend.
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Unique Qualities of French Bottled Water and When to Enjoy Them
I'll never forget being out for dinner with my girlfriend Cécile and, upon ordering a bottle of sparkling water, the waiter asked if we preferred our water très pétillante ou un peu pétillante - meaning very sparkling or a little sparkling? It had never occurred to me to consider the sparkle factor ...
Decoding French Dining: A Guide to Restaurant Classification
If there's one thing I've learned about the French, it's that they have a knack for classifying everything. I vividly remember my college French professor explaining the distinctions between a café, a brasserie, a restaurant, and more. I was about to visit Paris for the first time, and French ...
My Top Five Tips for Visiting La Galerie Dior
Dior, ce génie léger propre à son temps dont le nom magique comporte Dieu et or. - Jean Cocteau
I visited La Galerie Dior for the first time last spring, and it was magical - truly one of most beautiful museums I have ever seen.
The exhibit is curated from the brand archives. It tells ...
Heritage Days in France
Can you imagine taking a tour of the Paris Opera costume warehouse? Or, how about a backstage tour of the Comédie-Française theater? Or, maybe you would like to visit Elysée Palace, home to the president of France.
Well, if you're in Paris on the third weekend of September, you're in luck. ...
72 Hours in the Loire Valley
One of my favorite destinations outside of Paris is the Loire Valley. Known as the Garden of France, this stunningly beautiful region is emblematic of so much of what I love about French style.
The history of the Loire Valley is closely associated with the 100 years war. From 1337 to 1453, ...
