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The Paris Traveler

Archive for the ‘Great Places To Unwind’ Category

September 28th, 2007

The Rue Mouffetard

The Rue Mouffetard, which Parisians call “La Mouffe” has been written about and immortalized in poems and songs. It is afterall one of the oldest streets in Paris, with homes dating back to the Middle Ages, but for me it’s a great little street to hang out in for a good part of a day […]

By Lynn -- 1 comment

September 11th, 2007

Twelve Cafés to Meet Parisians

Does this sound like you? You’re in Paris for only a short visit and you want to meet some locals, but you don’t know how to go about doing it. Or perhaps you want to do some networking, or maybe be discovered while you’re in the City of Lights! What about if you’re a poet….? Or a bit […]

By Lynn -- 5 comments

September 8th, 2007

La Fête à Neu Neu

The Fête à Neu Neu going on in the Bois de Boulogne is one of the oldest fairs in Paris that was started in 1815 by Napoléon I.  If you love rides and attractions, then this is the place to be.  If you’re a jazz lover, then this is the place to be.  If you don’t […]

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September 5th, 2007

Les Bouquinistes de Paris

 
September with a hint of autumn in the air. I love strolling along the Seine stopping every now and again to see if I can find a rare gem among the used books being sold by those ever present booksellers in Paris called les bouquinistes.
After hundreds of years of controversy, they finally became a permanent […]

By Lynn -- 9 comments

August 30th, 2007

Last Days of Summer Fun

There are still a few days left to enjoy the long days of summer. If you love music be sure to drop on by the courtyard of the Hôtel d’Albret to listen to some great music. The concerts are put on by city hall and Radio France Musique; last day is the 31st of August. Concert […]

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August 20th, 2007

Photo Exhibit: Vivants/Alive

There’s only a few days left to see the Good Planet photo exhibit by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and a large number of other photographers specializing in animal photography. The exhibit takes place right outside the Musée du Quai Branly and deals with the impact that animals have on man and our planet.
                                                                                                      There are 92 photographs […]

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August 17th, 2007

Film Lovers Listen Up!

You know that film you were thinking about going to see, but just haven’t gotten around to it. Well now’s the time to make time! Once again for three days all movies being shown in Paris will cost only 3 €, and no, it doesn’t matter what cinéma theater you go to, what time, or […]

By Lynn -- 2 comments

August 4th, 2007

Le Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and Nearby Neighborhoods

Tired of doing the touristy things in Paris? Tired of sitting on the hard chairs at the Luxembourg and Tuileries Gardens and not be able to walk or sit on the grass? Or are you just plain tired of the hustle and bustle now that you’ve been in the City of Lights for awhile?
Then why not go […]

By Lynn -- 1 comment

August 1st, 2007

Fête des Tuileries

Wondering what to do with the kids while it seems all of Paris is asleep? Okay, not asleep, but gone off for the summer holidays….then the Fête des Tuileries is just the place to go!
This carnival atmosphere that has taken place every summer for more than twenty years at the Jardin des Tuileries will continue until […]

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July 31st, 2007

La Grande Roue - Now You See It, Now You Don’t…

….and now you do again! It’s like a magical ferris wheel doing a disappearing and reappearing act these past few years! The big wheel as many call it was built for the millennium celebrations in 1999 and was suppose to stay at the Place de la Concorde for only a year. That one year turned […]

By Lynn -- 2 comments