Five Prominent Paris Casinos in the Growing Industry
A Guide to Paris Casinos Compared to the rest of the world, the modern Parisian casino scene is quite young. While France has had very strict gambling and casino laws during the last century, authorities have opened Paris to casinos during the last couple of years, which means that it’s competing with Europe’s currently ...
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10 Statues in Montparnasse Cemetery that Fascinated Me
In search of interesting statues in Montparnasse Cemetery but first a bit of history: Montparnasse Cemetery was opened on July 24, 1824. Reading the Histoire de Paris sign, I learned it comprises the land which at one time belonged to the Hôtel-Dieu and the religious members of the Charity Hospital.The mill which was ...
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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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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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Backcountry of the French Riviera: 3 Villages in a Day
Alexandra is here again to share her explorations, photos and videos of the French Riviera. Knowing how to plan the timing of a trip is always a quandary for me as I don't want to miss anything but I also want to see as many places as I can. Alexandra outlines how to see three lovely villages in the Côte d'Azur in an ...
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Île Sainte Marguerite and its Hidden Beauty
Many thanks to Alexandra who shares her new favorite island of Île Sainte Marguerite. Her pictures and stories entice me to travel. Don't you want to travel with her, too? I'm delighted that she is willing to write about her time in the south of France. Here she shares her love of Île Sainte Marguerite. I've yet to travel ...
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Cap Ferrat – a sunshine walk on the French Riviera
Sharing Alexandra's experiences in the south of France is such a pleasure! She absolutely transports me to the coast through her writing and photos. If you missed her previous post, you can still read about the Corniche d'Or as well as experiencing it through her video. Thanks, Alexandra! Situated between Nice and ...
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