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The Paris Traveler

January 3rd, 2008

Ex Libris

 
 Books–could not love them more.   I usually have two going at the same time.  One comes with me wherever I go and one sits on my bedside table waiting to help me unwind from a crazy day.  All topics make my list of what to read but I would have to admit that over […]

By Kim -- 6 comments

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 15th, 2007

Pet Peeve

Let me vent here a little, afterall what good is having a blog if you can’t vent, right?! I have this pet peeve that drives me crazy! I’m an avid reader and I love not only books, but also reading newspapers, magazines, other blogs, etc. but I can’t for the life of me understand why […]

By Lynn -- 4 comments

August 7th, 2007

Suite Française

When I first arrived in Paris back in 1971 one of the things that surprised me most was how the French continuously spoke about WWII as though it had happened yesterday. Gee, I would say to myself, it happened 25-30 years ago, let it rest! I was nineteen at the time.
Being part of the “Baby […]

By Lynn -- 12 comments

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 […]

By Lynn -- 4 comments

June 5th, 2007

Virgin Megastore

Are you looking for a place where you can have a drink, listen to music, or perhaps just strike up a conversation with an interesting person? No, I’m not suggesting a trendy bar this time around, but you can drop into the Virgin Megastore on the Champs-Elysées where you’ll be able to do all three.
It’s […]

By Lynn -- 1 comment