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In Paris
Pont Neuf, The Oldest Still Standing Bridge in Paris
Quite literally translated into English as ‘New Bridge,’ in spite of what you might think, Pont Neuf is actually the oldest still standing bridge…
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In Paris
Paris in January: Where to Go, What to See & All the Eats
Whether you’re in search of some hidden history or you’re simply looking for a quiet place to enjoy a romantic dinner, there’s no shortage…
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In Obscure Paris/ Paris
Le Défenseur du Temps (The Defender of Time) Clock
Situated in the shadow of the tube-like ‘inside out’ architecture of the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Quartier de l’Horloge is a truly unexpected concrete…
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In Bookshops/ Food and Drink/ Paris
A Visit to Shakespeare & Company Cafe on the Left Bank
Most visitors to the City of Light will undoubtedly have heard of Shakespeare & Company, i.e. the most famous English language bookshop in Paris.…
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In Bookshops/ Paris
Librairie Le Piéton de Paris: A Little Bookshop About Paris
Steps away from the River Seine and streets away from the iconic Hôtel de Sens, a medieval mansion turned public library, there’s one little…
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In CHRISTMAS/ Paris
Hôtel de Ville Christmas Village: Market, Events & Illuminations
If you’re searching for one of the most magical moments to be had in Paris this Christmas time, then you need to look no…
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In CHRISTMAS/ Paris
Notre Dame de Paris Christmas Market, Square René Viviani
Boasting around two dozen stalls and set against the backdrop of one of the prettiest squares in Paris, Notre Dame de Paris Christmas Market…
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In CHRISTMAS/ France
Eguisheim Christmas Market Guide: Events & Illuminations
For those who are seeking to venture a little off the beaten tourist track when it comes to the classic ‘Marchés de Noël’ and…
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In CHRISTMAS/ France
Guebwiller Christmas Market Guide ( How to See Blue Christmas)
Located along the Alsace wine route, Guebwiller is a beautiful French town characterised by its small cobbled lanes and claim to fame as the…
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In CHRISTMAS/ France
Your Complete Colmar Christmas Market Guide 2019
Colmar is a French fairytale town on the border with Germany. Situated in the Alsace region to the east of France, the settlement is…
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In CHRISTMAS/ Paris
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market Guide
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood is to be found on the rive-gauche (i.e. left-bank) of the River Seine. Situated somewhere between the Latin Quarter and the…
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In CHRISTMAS/ Paris
How to See Christmas at Paris Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
The oldest department store in Paris is not to be found on the left-bank of the city like all the other Grands Magasins (BHV,…
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