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The Paris Traveler

Archive for July 2007

July 20th, 2007

Le Pont Neuf

I love the way the monuments in Paris have been cleaned over the years, but I also loved the way many of them looked before they were cleaned. The age, the grime and dirt associated with hundreds of years of history just gave off a certain energy of having seen and been through so much. […]

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July 19th, 2007

Simple Joys, Simple Pleasures

If only we could just stop our busy lives from time to time and savor the simple joys, the simple pleasures, we once knew as children….like riding the ponies at the Jardin du Luxembourg.
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July 18th, 2007

Sabbia Rosa

I think I should be writing this post in February just in time for Valentine’s Day instead of in the middle of summer, but then again, what better time to parade around in beautiful lingerie bought at Sabbia Rosa than when the weather is warm.
What makes this lingerie shop different from so many others? For one, the owner known to […]

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July 16th, 2007

The Best Of Paris

The Travel Channel at b5media has another theme day. Our mission:  write your best article on, or about, the best of something.  Well when you’re talking about Paris, trying to pick the best of anything is like asking a parent, “Which child do you love best?”
Impossible to answer, right?! As any well-adjusted parent will tell you, they “love […]

By Lynn -- 17 comments

July 15th, 2007

Showcase/Sous le Pont

Many people may hesitate to venture under the bridges of Paris in the evening, even the Pont Alexandre III, which happens to be the most beautiful. Thinking goes that many of the homeless sleep under the bridges at night, but think again as there are exceptions to the rules. Underneath the Pont Alexandre III is […]

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July 14th, 2007

Le 14 Juillet

After dancing until dawn, how many people actually wake up in time to see the military parade on the Champs-Elysées? More than you would imagine! Some get up just to watch the planes and helicopters in the air! (Don’t worry Jean-Pierre, I’m not mentioning any names here!) Others prefer to sleep in (hmm) and wait […]

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July 13th, 2007

Bal des Pompiers

One of the best places to be this evening and tomorrow, is at one of the many local dances put on by the firemen throughout Paris.  Entrance is free at most of the fire stations, however many of the firemen will be asking for donations at the door.  You can give whatever you want, but there are a […]

By Lynn -- 2 comments

July 12th, 2007

Le Pique-Nique de la République

As the countdown to Bastille Day approaches, there are all sorts of activities planned. The neighborhood firemen’s dances are held every year on the 13th and 14th of July and are tons of fun. (More about them tomorrow!) This year for the second year, however, a gigantic picnic is planned on the 13th at the Parc de […]

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July 10th, 2007

Vive La Musique!

Music is similar to Paris in so many ways. In Paris everyone has a favorite café, restaurant, romantic spot, boutique, or museum that they love. It’s the same with people and music. It’s so versatile, there’s something for everyone. At b5media there is now a blog for any and every music lover around the world.
The Music Channel has […]

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July 9th, 2007

La Sainte-Chapelle

One of the many beautiful churches in Paris that sometimes gets overlooked is the stunning gothic chapel of Sainte-Chapelle. Construction began in 1246 by King Louis IX to house many religious relics including Christ’s Crown of Thorns and a piece of the True Cross. The Chapel is enclosed in the Palais de Justice and tight […]

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