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The Paris Traveler

Archive for the ‘Great Walks’ Category

October 1st, 2007

Paris Nuit Blanche

If you’re thinking of coming to Paris soon, then you’re right in time for this year’s Nuit Blanche which takes place October 6! “Nuit blanche” (white night) is an expression meaning, “staying up all night.” More often than not it’s used in the context of “partying all night.” I mean, come on, we’re in Paris […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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July 27th, 2007

Le Marais

Friends of mine who live in this area of Paris have been wondering why I haven’t written about all the great little restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galaries and street life that goes on in the Marais. 
What can I say, I’ve been meaning to, but there is so much to write about that it’s hard to know just where to begin.  […]

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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 6th, 2007

La Chasse aux Trésors de Paris

This year’s Treasure Hunt in Paris takes place on July 7th! A lot of things seem to be taking place on the 7th this year, which I find isn’t quite fair! (Okay, so it pisses me off!) Why are people so obsessed with numbers? (777) All over the world, people are getting married on my […]

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June 29th, 2007

Festival de l’Oh! (Eau)

Looking for something to do near the water now that summer is here and best of all it’s free? Then join the festivites this week-end in either Paris or Val-de-Marne with the Water Festival. This year’s guest of honor is the Saint-Laurent River in Quebec, Canada. Festivites take place on June 30 and July 1st between […]

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June 27th, 2007

Ten Street Markets in Paris

One of the great things about living in Paris are all the different markets; from food to flowers, or books to stamps, there’s sure to be a market in Paris selling just what you’re looking for. Picking the best ones however is almost an impossible task; I may love one because of the carnival atmosphere and […]

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June 18th, 2007

Rue Visconti

Such an enormous history for such a little street! The Rue Visconti has been filled with notoriety for hundreds of years. Not only have famous writers, painters, and other historical figures lived here, but this small passageway has also been painted, photographed, filmed and revered. Numbers 17-19 have seen more than its fair share of famous […]

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