The Paris Traveler

 
 
 The Paris Traveler, that would be me, Kim, finds herself in New York.  That is always a good thing, not as good as being in Paris, but I have decided that since I need to be here I am going to seek out all things French:  restaurants, cafés and shopping and report my findings so in the event that you find yourself here, you too can seek out Paris without needing a passport.    
The Statue of Liberty, certainly one of the most recognizable symbols for our nation, was in fact a gift of friendship from the people of France. …read more

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Yes, yes, yes, by all means, this should be on your list of things to do in Paris.  As much as I talk about other gardens that are my favorites, Jardin du Luxembourg is equally as grand as the Tuilieres and can be as intimate as Palais Royal.  It is deceiving in size as it is surrounded by trees that creates a “cozy” feeling, however, it is the largest public park in Paris.  All the elements for awesomeness can be found here; fountains, flowers and beautiful sculpture.  
 
 As you can see, pulling up a chair and getting lost in a …read more

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When people ask me what part of Paris is the best to stay in, my answer is always the same.  The Latin Quarter, of course!  (And no, it’s not a Latino neighborhood!  I’ve been asked that, so don’t laugh!) The Quartier Latin got its name hundreds of years ago when Latin was an official language and because many of the schools and universities in Paris were in this area, among them the Sorbonne which was established in 1253.  Classes were taught exclusively in Latin and used among students and academicians; thus the name Latin Quarter.
If you’ve read many of my posts, then you know …read more

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When we first fall in love, that excitement, that spark, which evokes so many feelings in us nevertheless fades over time, but for some reason the magic seems to burn and to linger on awhile longer in Paris.
      

       
 
 
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(What I love about these photographs is the nearness of each couple.)

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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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