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Paris 2024 Olympics Sporting Events Calendar Revealed!

Get ready to mark your calendars as the Paris 2024 Olympics unveils its exhilarating lineup of sporting events. The first gold medals From July 27, 2024, the day following the opening ceremony, gold medals will be up for grabs across various venues: Fencing and Judo: Experience the thrill of fencing events at the Grand Palais...
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Insider tips for exploring Versailles

Get ready to explore Versailles like never before. In this guide, we’ll reveal its hidden treasures and share insider tips for making the most of your visit. From grand halls to tranquil gardens, Versailles offers a glimpse into an unparalled world of history and beauty. Immersing Yourself in Versailles Of course, you’ll see the famous...
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10 things to know about Vincent Van Gogh

The Musee d’Orsay just hosted an exhibition on Vincent Van Gogh, entitled “Van Gogh a Auvers-sur-Oise” (Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise). This is the first show to focus on Van Gogh’s final months, spent in the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, 27 km from Paris. Even though he was in Auvers-sur-Oise for only 2 months, Van Gogh...
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Finding the Real Paris

Paris is known for its iconic neighborhoods like the Champs-Elysees, but do you know where you can find the “Real Paris” ? These areas are must sees when visiting the city, but can sometimes feel a bit too “touristy”. Marché Saint-Honoré The center of Paris is bustling with Parisians and tourists. Behind the famous shopping...
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History of Jazz Music in Paris

The sounds rolling from Montmartre to saint Germain Birds flying high, You know how I feel, Sun in the sky, You know how I feelBreeze driftin’ on by, You know how I feelIt’s a new dawn, It’s a new dayIt’s a new lifeFor meAnd I’m feeling good… When one thinks of Jazz and Paris, one...
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Bastille Day: the National French celebration

Why celebrate Bastille Day? French National Day, also called ” Bastille Day” on July 14th was declared a national holiday in 1880. Today, military parade on Champs-Élysées in front of the Arc De Triumph celebrates Bastille Day. Proceeding the parade is a huge firework show and outdoor music festival in front of the Eiffel Tower....
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Family Friendly Cafés in Paris

Going out to dinner with young children can often be tricky, and especially so whilst traveling in a different country and culture. Dining, and meals in general, are considered sacred to the French. Some foreign visitors to Paris, especially Anglo-saxons, may find traditional French cafes and restaurants the polar opposite of kid-friendly. Unfortunately many restaurants...
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Paris through the eyes of the Impressionists

Most people think Paris is very old but did you know the face of the city of lights was mainly designed in the 1860s? Urban planner Haussmann’s aim was to modernise the capital, uniformed façades of buildings and brand-new green areas. The Grands Boulevards, Camille Pissarro In February 1897, Pissarro took up a room in...
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What to do in Paris with children

With school vacations and Spring Break approaching, spring and summer holidays are coming up! Traveling as a family, especially with young children, is always an adventure in more ways than one. If you are considering a trip to Paris for your upcoming vacation, rest assured that it is a family friendly destination.  The easiest way...
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Family Outings in Paris: Sports Edition

Paris is known for being the city of love, as well as the city of lights. It has some of the most famous art museums & heritage sites in the world. But if you’re travelling with children who need to blow off some steam, Paris also has a lot to offer. Here’s a short list...
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