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The Paris Traveler

February 18th, 2008

Rue des Grands Augustins

I thought you should feel as though you are here with me so I am putting up some photos of the street that I am staying on.  Located in the 6e arrondissement, it is centrally located to practically everything–Notre Dame, St-Germain-des Pres shopping area, the Louvre and Tuilleries is in walking distance as well.  I […]

By Kim -- 3 comments

October 2nd, 2007

Le Moulin de la Galette

Back in the 18th Century Montmartre was filled with more than thirty windmills. Today, however, only two are left. (And no, I’m not talking about the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle!) The Blute-fin and the Radet make up the Moulin de la Galette which has been immortilized by some of the most famous artists in the […]

By Lynn -- 2 comments

September 26th, 2007

Are Parisian Cafés Becoming American Coffee Shops?!

When people think of Paris, sidewalk cafés is one of the first thoughts that come to mind. And why not?! Paris has the most famous cafés in the world! Hmm, now that I’m on the subject, I wonder why no one has thought about giving guided tours to many of the most famous cafés in Paris?!  (Or are there guided […]

By Lynn -- 5 comments

August 31st, 2007

Salma Hayek - Not Moving to Paris

I really have to hand it to Salma Hayek, she could very easily have decided to spend her time shopping in all the luxury stores in Paris, or just lounging around eating bonbons and sipping expensive champagne! Afterall, the father of her baby (due any day now) and also her fiancé, is none other than […]

By Lynn -- 0 comments

August 18th, 2007

Giuseppe Arcimboldo

You might not know his work by name, but you’ve surely seen some of his most famous paintings. Arcimboldo was well ahead of his time to be the first modern painter hundreds of years before Picasso and the father of surrealism centuries before Salvador Dali.
Well there’s great news for everyone who loves this XVI century […]

By Lynn -- 0 comments

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.  […]

By Lynn -- 1 comment

June 22nd, 2007

La Closerie des Lilas

The first time that I dined at this famous restaurant, I was invited by a French writer which made it all the more interesting to say the least. At the time, I was a young girl trying steak tartare for the first time in my life, sipping champagne on the terrace, and not really aware […]

By Lynn -- 1 comment