How to Make a Fig Tart Everyone Will Love
This fig tart has brought a taste of France into our home during this time when we are not allowed to travel due to COVID-19. It is not your average tart. First of all, it is not a dessert tart. This tarte aux figues is a savory recipe that serves as an entrée before the main course. Or, with a lightly dressed side salad the ...
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8 Most Instagrammable Places in Paris
Geraldine Mills from Geraldine Walks is sharing her 8 most Instagrammable places in Paris with us today. I love her motto: "I live to let go, I live to travel far and wide. I live to imprint my feet in different places, in different spaces." Thanks for sharing this with us, Geraldine! [caption id="attachment_8008" ...
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The Seine – 10 Views that Will Capture Your Heart
The Seine river meanders through Paris designing the perfect walking tour. As it winds along its way, it passes many iconic views I love and possibly some that are your favorites as well. Not being able to make the planned trip to France because of the COVID-19 restrictions finds me perusing photos from past trips and walking ...
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Passage Jouffroy – Escape to the Charm of Hidden Paris
Passage Jouffroy serves as my go-to shopping destination. Light floods this 19th century passage-way from the expansive glass roof. To me, it has a completely different ambience to Galerie Vivienne. The cute little shops always have the perfect souvenir to remind me of my trip to Paris. I also easily find gifts to take home ...
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Vibrant Galerie Vivienne – Why It’s My Favorite
Galerie Vivienne delights your eye at every turn. The mosaic tile floors first captured my attention. The design detail draws the eye inward to the passage and beckons you to enter. [caption id="attachment_7933" align="aligncenter" width="398"] This vaulted galerie is 42 meters long (137.8 ...
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Spotlight on More Fascinating Art Nouveau
Fascinating Art Nouveau architecture abounds in the 16th and 7th arrondissements. Images of the door at 29 avenue Rapp are abundant on Facebook and Instagram....And with just reason! The door is spectacular. However, I will focus on a few of the Art Nouveau buildings found in the 6th and 14th arrondissements in this ...
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Day Tripping from Paris – Maximize Your Time
Day tripping from Paris - my hints and suggestions for how to be your own travel agent. Day tripping is a wonderful way to broaden your exposure to French culture and history. However, structuring these trips to maximize time and remain budget friendly requires advance planning. And, I've got a few hints to help. Hint 1: ...
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