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Galerie Veró-Dodat: An Antique Lover’s Haven in Paris
Situated in the 1st arrondissement of the city, Galerie Veró-Dodat is close to the Louvre and is an antique lover’s haven in the heart of…
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A Complete Guide to the Best of Secret Covered Passages of Paris
Have you seen Notre Dame? Been up the Tour Eiffel? Wandered around Montmartre and you’re wondering what’s next? Well, the Parisian arcades are time-warp galleries…
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Passage Jouffroy: A Historic Arcade in the 9th Arrondissement
Somewhere along Grands Boulevards, between the wax museum and the Hard Rock café, Passage Jouffroy is all tile flooring, wrought iron detailing, and open-glass ceiling.…
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Hôtel de Royaumont: The Mansion Masquerading as a Clothes Shop
The devil is in the details, or so they say. Well, you’ll want to look closely at the architecture of a certain clothing store along…
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Saint-Étienne-du-Mont: Final Resting Place of Saint Genevieve
In the shadows of the ever-so-famous Paris Pantheon, there’s another church. Little-known but just as fascinating as its imposing neighbour, welcome to Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, the final…
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Passage des Panoramas: The Oldest Covered Passage in Paris
Situated in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, filled with boutiques, and the perfect place to spend a rainy day: if you’re looking for…
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Hotel-Dieu de Paris: A Peek Inside the Oldest Hospital in Paris
Steps away from Notre Dame, in a place where many wander past but few venture into, you’ll find it: the oldest hospital in Paris.…
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Offbeat Paris Destinations: Unusual Things to do in Paris
One of the best things about Paris is that there’s always something new to discover, and it’s usually in the most unexpected of places……
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Auberge Nicolas Flamel: Alchemy & A Historic House in Le Marais
Deep in the heart of Le Marais, an area that largely escaped the Haussmannian renovations that saw the rest of Paris reconstructed during the…
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Quirky, Unusual & Secret Spots in Ile de la Cite
Home to Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and with views onto the Paris Pantheon, as well as the Eiffel Tower, you would be forgiven for thinking that…
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Villa Léandre: An English-Inspired Art-Deco Street in Montmartre
Villa Léandre is situated in the 18th arrondissement, just a few minutes walk away from attractions such as Place de Dalida, Musée de Montmartre,…
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Passage de l’Ancre & Pep’s, The Oldest Umbrella Repair Shop in Paris
You’ll know when you’re in the right place when you reach a slightly ajar door. All blue paint and Haussmannian in design, it looks a little…
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