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Rue Daguerre -A Lively Market Street Longing to be Explored

Read my story in French » Rue Daguerre market street is a delightful little street in Paris’ 14th arrondissement. The pedestrianized section of the street exudes both a liveliness and tranquility, leaving you with a neighborhood feel here in the heart of Paris. What Fun Awaits Near Rue Daguerre ? Even if you are just ...

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What Awaits You at The Oldest Chocolate Shop in Paris

Read my story in French » Come with me and discover what awaits you at the oldest chocolate shop in Paris. À La Mère de Famille is, without a doubt, my favorite confiserie in Paris. If you love chocolate then this is the place to be.  There are multiple locations around Paris but my favorite is the original store at 35 ...

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More Than 10 Reasons Why I Love Amiens

Read my story in French » I love Amiens and I can give at least 10 reasons to visit Amiens in addition the  magnificent Cathedral ! With four days to explore in Amiens,  I loved every minute of my visit. There should be no doubt from the two earlier posts that I love the Cathedral here. But there are an abundance of ...

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Beautiful Boulogne Absolutely Stole my Heart

Read my story in French » Boulogne,  also known as Boulogne-sur-Mer, is one of several walled or fortified cities in France. Unlike Saint-Malo and Guérande, Boulogne-sur-Mer is quite hilly. Arriving at the Tintelleries train station meant I was about half way between the walled old-town and the coastal attractions. Walk ...

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Meaux – 10 Reasons to Choose Meaux for a Paris Day-Trip

Read my story in French » Meaux Brie - you went to Meaux? What/Where is that? What made you choose Meaux for a Paris day-trip? Those are just a few of the question directed to me when I told people my plans to take a day-trip from Paris to Meaux. Why go just for Meaux brie was another question ? Why not? But I have ...

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés: My Little Corner of Paris

Read my story in French » Saint-Germain-des-Prés was my little corner of Paris for this spring visit. I've always wanted to see Paris in April! To my delight, I found a place through AirBnb and its location was just perfect. I loved being near the hidden Square Roger-Stéphane. Just follow rue Récamier off of rue de ...

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Holocaust Memorial Tucked Away in a Quiet Garden of the Marais

Read my story in French » Sometimes a surprising find presents itself in the most unlikely of places. I would not have wandered down rue Eginhard had someone not made the suggestion. I certainly would not have expected to find a holocaust memorial in this hidden lovely setting.  As you can see from the photo, there does ...