My Curious Finds in Paris
Curious finds in Paris can be found around nearly every corner. However, as tourists, we often miss these wondrous, unusual and curious finds in Paris. If you have more than a day or two for your visit you will be surprised at all the curious finds in Paris you can discover by walking to your destination instead of going ...
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Hôtels Particuliers du Marais
The first goal on this trip to Paris was to see and hopefully photograph as many more Hôtels Particuliers du Marais (old Paris mansions in the Marais neighborhood) as I could find. My first encounter with these old mansions in Paris intrigued me, so after reading a bit of their history, I wanted to try to locate as many as ...
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La Chambre aux Confitures Delights the Tastebuds
Step into La Chambre aux Confitures in Paris and prepare to be overwhelmed by the selection of confitures, honeys and spreads. Small jars of artisinal jams and jellies abound here and you can taste test each and every one of them. Sometimes the best things you experience are not planned. This wonderful little shop was ...
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Climbing the Tower John without Fear
Climbing the Tower John without Fear (Tour Jean sans Peur) in Paris was one of my more interesting "museum experiences". No, there is nothing "fearful" about climbing the tower despite the title of the post. The staircase is winding but not difficult and each level of the tower yields a bit of history, thus making each ...
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The Drunken Boat – Le Bateau Ivre, Paris
Read my story in French » Near Saint Sulpice Church in Paris there’s a Drunken Boat or Bateau Ivre on the wall! Yes, Le Bateau Ivre by Arthur Rimbaud has been immortalized for all who pass by to see. The first time I had ever seen “wall poems” was in Leiden, Netherlands and they seemed to be everywhere ...
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Saint-Sulpice – Paris’ Second Largest Church
Read my story in French » It was the Fontaine des Quatre Évêques (Four Bishops Fountain) that drew me in search of the Church of Saint-Sulpice. Located in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement, it was the lions that intrigued me. The photo of the fountain I had seen with its four lions languidly draped over the ...
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Fountain of Innocents – Place Joachim-du-Bellay
What a beautiful square and what a beautiful fountain… the Fountain of Innocents (La Fontaine des Innocents). The square is huge and shaded and a wonderful gathering place. The breeze on this hot summer day blows a spray of fountain water. Refreshed by the mist, you are quickly cooled and encouraged to sit and enjoy this ...
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