10 Entertaining Spots to Visit in Nantes
We discovered an abundance of entertaining spots to visit in Nantes and I'm sure we will return to discover more! Visiting in early April meant some attractions on my list were not yet open for the season. Disappointing, but a very good reason to come back and increase our list beyond 10 Entertaining Spots to Visit in ...
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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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My Peaceful Sunday Morning Walk in the 6th
This was my last day in Paris and a peaceful walk or wander was in order. I wanted to be able to soak up all the ambience I could before leaving. No rushing about, no agenda, just purely being in the moment and enjoying every little thing Paris has to offer on a peaceful walk. I was up and out early and as I was just a 5 ...
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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 ...
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Pep’s Umbrellas is a True Paris Treasure Tucked Away in Passage de l’Ancre
Pep’s Umbrellas was the treasure I found when I explored Passage de l’Ancre (Passage of the Anchor)! From the outside, this particular passage looked industrial and bland. But the door was open- who could resist? I'm glad my curiosity got the best of me. If you’ve ever read Alice in Wonderland, then you know how I ...
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A Photographic Journey through Paris Passages and Galeries
I love these old Paris Passages and Galeries, truly predecessors to our modern malls to a small extent. If, after looking at these photos, you are intrigued and want to visit them when you are in Paris, take a look at my detailed page on the Passages and Galeries in Paris where you can enjoy historical architecture, shop, or ...
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