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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Eiffel Tower- In Search of the Perfect Photo
Wandering the Seine River in Paris is a photographer's dream. Besides the Eiffel Tower, there are wonderful views of the bridges. Follow the river in the direction of the Eiffel to be rewarded with many photographic opportunities which, of course, include the Eiffel Tower. Pick a direction and allow a couple of hours to just ...
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Sous le Chapeau (Under the Hat) Near l’Allée du Seminaire
Read my story in French » Sous le Chapeau (Under the Hat) is a life-size bronze statue in front of the Hungarian Cultural Center (Institut Hongrois) in Paris. It is very close to the Luxembourg Gardens so not difficult to find at 92 rue Bonaparte. As she perches on her bench she appears to be watching the ...
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Parc de Bercy and the former Château de Bercy
Parc de Bercy was our picnic destination this summer before touring the Musée des Arts Forains. This park in the 12th arrondissement is one of Paris’ newer parks but the area itself has a super interesting history. But first, a little clarification. This area called Parc de Bercy is not the same park land that was part ...
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont Is My Favorite Park in Paris
The Parc des Buttes Chaumont is my favorite, at least for now, park in Paris. It is both similar and dissimilar to Parc Montsouris which is another favorite park of mine. Buttes Chaumont is in the north of Paris (19th arrondissement) whereas Montsouris is in the south of Paris (14th arrondissement). Both parks are English in ...
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Human Zoo- A Haunting Past in Paris’ Bois de Vincennes
The disturbing idea of a human zoo really changed my viewpoint of this forgotten garden of the Colonial Exposition. The epitome of racism, the garden hides its sordid history in the corner of the Bois de Vincennes. French Colonialism This place of public exhibition promoted French colonialism. Le jardin d’agronomie ...
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