The Paris Traveler

As much as I love shopping, there are two things I hate having to spend time looking for:  jeans and bras.  As I get older, the body parts that play a pivotal role in these two purchases no longer want to cooperate.  They are beginning to behave like the toddler in a stroller who has had absolutely enough of being good and decides to throw a fit in the middle of the store.  If I could, I would leave them home since they continue to cause me all sorts of trouble.  The good news is I can find some relief …read more

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I recently sent one of my poems (not this one) to be included in the Jack Kerouac exhibit that will be taking place on the 23rd of September in Paris at the Cabaret Pirate in front of the BNF (Bibliothèque Nationale de France), which got me to thinking….  How could I have not seen that my poem, This Is Paris To Me, fits in perfectly with my blog! 
                                                                                     THIS IS PARIS TO ME
Cobble stone streets; and chic cafés.
Strolling down the Champs Elysées.
Going into the Madeleine,
or riding the Bateaux Mouches on the Seine.
That is what you must do and see,
but this …read more

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Starting September 7th the Galeries Lafayette once again puts on a free fashion show every Friday at 15h00 on the 7th floor of their main store on Boulevard Haussmann. Seats are limited and must be reserved in advance either by calling or by e-mail.
The show is held in the Salon Opéra and lasts for 30 minutes with commentaries in English. The Autumn/Winter Collection will be presented featuring the latest styles by many famous designers and couturiers.
It’s always a great way to spend the afternoon with friends and to do some serious shopping afterwards, or to sit and have tea and pastries at Maxim’s on …read more

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As everyone knows, Paris is the center of the gastronomic world, but not just for its wonderful restaurants, top culinary schools, or open air markets, but also for some of the best food emporiums you can find. Many of these places cannot be categorized simply as a grocery store or a bakery; food museums come to mind as a more accurate term for what can only be described as a gourmet’s paradise!
Here’s a list, in no particular order, of some of the best places to shop for groceries or desserts while in Paris. It’s a feast for the eyes as …read more

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And I don’t mean Paris Hilton!  Just about everyone who goes to Paris goes up to the top of the Eiffel Tower for its spectacular view.
Well this is my list of other great places that you should definitely go to the top of for a fantastic view. (These are in no particular order; they’re all great for one reason or another!) Yes, I’ll include the Eiffel Tower because if I don’t, someone will be sure to say, “Where’s the Eiffel Tower?”
The top 10 are:
 1.     Eiffel Tower
 2.     Arc of Triumph
 3.     Notre-Dame Cathedral
 4.     Grande Arche de la Defense
 5.     Pompidou Center *
 6.     Galeries Lafayette
 7.     Institut …read more

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