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Galette des Rois 2022: French Royal Cake

After Christmas and New Years have passed and we enter the cold winter months in Paris there is one thing that we can look forward to during the month of January in France : La Galette des Rois! You will begin to see these cakes appearing in boulangeries just after Christmas. They usually are topped...
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10 Things to Know Before Coming to Paris

Planning your dream vacation to Paris? You may be filled with questions about your upcoming visit, especially if it will be your first time visiting the French capital. We’ve compiled a list here of 10 things you should know before you come to Paris. #1 Paris is Safe Paris is a very safe city, statistically...
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Christmas in Paris 2021

You may be asking yourself what you are going to do for Christmas in Paris. At the end of the Year, Paris will be magical in the streets with music, markets, illuminations and decorations! Our favorite Christmas markets in Paris Firstly You must visit a Christmas market while in Paris, and here is our selection:...
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Top Things to Do in Saint Germain Paris

Since the early 1900’s all of Paris has been singing, dancing, writing and painting in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Indeed, it was the favorite neighborhood of artists and philosophers like Ernest Hemingway, Picasso and Jean-Paul Sartre. Known for being an artsy, chic area of Paris, its atmosphere is both bohemian and bourgeois, which we call bobo in French....
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Top Things to Do in Le Marais Paris

If you’ve seen all the Paris Highlights and are now looking for hidden gems and places off the beaten path, explore le Marais! Situated in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements above the River Seine, it’s one of Paris’ most vibrant neighborhoods, perfect for bars, food, art and shopping. This trendy area in Paris is home...
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Top 5 Secrets hidden in Montmartre

Montmartre – winding cobblestone streets, bohemian bistros, Sacré Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. There is so much to see in this French neighbourhood that makes it a must during a trip to Paris. But beyond the main tourist sites there are also several secrets hidden within the quarter that one may stumble upon. Here are...
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The 5 best things to see at the Louvre Paris

Previously a grand palace for France’s Kings and Queens, the Louvre is the world’s most famous museum. Masters and masterpieces, antiquities and artifacts fill its decadent halls, from 700BC to the 19th century. With 35,000 pieces of art, it really has it all. Did you know, it would take 3 whole days to see everything...
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Famous French Artists: All about Henri Matisse

Learn all about Henri Matisse, the famous French painter and major figure of 20th century art. A draughtsman, printmaker, painter and sculptor, he was known for his bright use of colour and fluid drawing skills. About Henri Matisse Matisse was born on the 31st December 1869 in Nord, a department in northern France. Rather than...
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Top Things to Do in the Latin Quarter in Paris

South of the River Seine and Notre Dame in Paris lies the Latin Quarter, a neighborhood filled with bustling cobbled streets, historic landmarks and fantastic restaurants. Full of hidden gems, famous writers’ houses and some of Paris’ oldest churches, the best way to explore the Quartier Latin is on foot. Wander the same streets that...
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5 Classic Books Set in Paris

Paris – the City of Lights, the City of Love. You may not be able to travel at the moment, but still you are allowed to daydream, get lost in a book and let your mind wander the streets of Paris from the comfort your own home. Hemingway said “If you are lucky enough to...
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