There are a handful of things that you absolutely must bring back with you from visiting Paris. While some of these items may be short-lived (macaroons from Ladurée, anyone?) others, like scarves, miniature Eiffel Towers and other assorted knick-knacks will always remind you of the amazing trip that you took to Paris. Although it...
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How do French women achieve that certain je ne sais quoi that has made them so famous around the world? It probably has a good deal to do with what they’re wearing. As Paris is one of the premier fashion capitals in the world, Parisian women dress to impress – with every layer of clothing. In the eyes of Parisians, lingerie is a...
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Absolutely no trip to Paris is complete without doing at least a little shopping. Home to some of the biggest names in fashion including Coco Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix as well as many up and coming fashion designers, Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world. With that in mind, there are certain places...
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If you aren’t eating while you in Paris, something is very wrong. With a world of culinary delights afforded to you, it would be impossible to try them all – although some have certainly tried. While the French have mastered the art of cheese, wine, and bread, one of the most decadent meal courses is chocolate. With over three...
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Few boulevards are as universally recognized as the elm-lined length of Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Firmly anchored by the Arc de Triomphe, the tribute to Napoleon’s military prowess, the avenue forms one of twelve spokes radiating out from the monument. The stately Champs-Élysées was commonly used for military parades and...
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