The Paris Traveler

July 31st, 2008

Fermé

 If you happen to be heading over to Paris this month, be warned that you are going to see an amazing amount of signs similar to this one, telling patrons that yes, indeed, it is August, we are French and by God, we are going on vacation for the entire month!!  That’s it.  Shops and […]

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July 30th, 2008

Pétanque

 Pétanque, is a game that captivates Frenchmen ( I am alluding to the male species as I have never seen women playing).  If you see a gaggle of men looking at the ground in various parks and gravelly areas throughout Paris and France, with very serious and concerned looks on their faces, you can pretty […]

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July 29th, 2008

Place de la Madeleine

There are so many parts of Paris that are sort of alluded to in guidebooks, but as a first time visitor, there just isn’t time to hit everything.  Being overwhelmed by all there is to see and do is understandable and expected.  The little journey I am going to send you on isn’t out of […]

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July 28th, 2008

The Little Bookroom and Pudlo France

Awhile back, I wrote a post about a gem of a website, The Little Bookroom, which features beautiful volumes devoted to travel, food, wine, shopping and equally beautiful journals that easily inspire one to jot down thoughts that could be a future title on this charming site.
  Previously, I mentioned a book by Gilles Pudlowski, Pudlo Paris, a […]

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July 27th, 2008

Café Dimanche

Enjoy your Sunday.

Man on Wire (2008) (nytimes.com) 
France tops bill for costly holidays (timesonline.co.uk)
Eau dear! French turn on the tap (guardian.co.uk)
Gulp! Mystery oyster killer threatens to deprive France of its precious delicacy(timesonline.co.uk)
Bored by the Tour de France:  No doping, no drama (chron.com)

 
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July 26th, 2008

Hyper Paris

I’ve mentioned before, I am a bigger fan of Paris when the sun goes down and the city is bathed in a beautiful golden hue from all the creative lighting they use.  Certainly not eco-friendly and plans are in the works to dim some of that glow.  I suggest you get here sooner than later […]

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July 25th, 2008

Le Petit Palais

Le Petit Palais, sibling of Le Grand Palais located right across the street, is the proverbial story of flamboyant, older sister getting all the attention and right behind, getting lost in all the elder’s drama, is the tiny flower of a girl whose beauty is total and complete and goes unappreciated until one uncovers it. […]

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July 24th, 2008

Paris Plage 2008

Starting July 21 and running until August 21 the banks of the Seine will become a sandy beach oasis inviting all to soak up some of that elusive summer sun that shines down on Paris.  Entering its seventh year, Paris Plage, once again suggests you grab a beach chair and work on that tan, get […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Rue de Seine

I’m not sure why, but these last few days I have been drawn to vintage photographs of Paris;  Sunday I posted an old photo from the World’s Fair of 1900, capturing the exhibition halls built along the Seine.  Yesterday, I found a series of more photos, including the one above that I had to share. […]

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July 17th, 2008

A Very Funny Man: David Sedaris

Sadly, I have just finished reading the latest adventures of David Sedaris, author of When You Are Engulfed In Flames.   I say sadly because I laugh harder than I usually do when I read about the misadventures of he and his partner, Hugh, as they traverse the world.  Actually, Hugh has few misadventures.  It […]

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