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Category Archives: Paris
Parc de Boulogne — Chateau Edmond de Rothschild
I like to explore hidden corners of Paris and there are few so hidden as the ruins of the Rothschild Chateau on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. Even with directions, finding the entrance took a lot of wandering … Continue reading
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Delights of Jardin Acclimatation — and Fondation Louis Vuitton
I’d heard of the Jardin Acclimatation as an old fashioned amusement park for small children in Paris and because our kids were grown, never thought to go there. But when we decided to visit the new Fondation Vuitton to see … Continue reading
The Eiffel Tower in the Rain
We last went to the top of the Eiffel Tower in 1993 with Kate who was then 14. We decided during our fall 2015 trip that it was time to revisit it. I booked tickets three months in advance when … Continue reading
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Anniversary Lunch at La Tour d’Argent
Our 43rd wedding anniversary was Oct 13 2015 while we were in Paris and our son’s inlaws were also in town on business. We thought it would be a great opportunity to splurge on a Michelin star lunch and we … Continue reading
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Tagged fish soup, Notre Dame, Paris restaurant, quenelles, Seine, Tour d'Argent
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Lafayette: We are Here.
People often attribute the words ‘Layfayette, we are here’ to General Pershing on his arrival in France during WWI. In fact, the words were spoken by General Stanton in 1917 at the grave of Lafayette during a ceremony honoring his … Continue reading
I Love the Tops of Paris Buildings
One of my favorite times in Paris is the early morning run for breakfast bread. The fall we rented the apartment on Malesherbes, I would climb down four flights of stairs and then head for one of the 6 bakeries … Continue reading
Butte Aux Cailles — Village within Paris
Paris is made up of a collection of neighborhoods. They have their unique character and sometimes it feels as if you have stumbled into a town in the countryside. We started our journey to visit Butte aux Cailles — Quail … Continue reading
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Tagged Butte Aux Cailles, Graffiti, restaurant, Villas, Wallace Fountain
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Interesting Paris Churches Off the Beaten Track
Paris is made for the flaneur but I alas am not a very good flaneur. Aimless wandering is just not it for twitchy me. I like the metro rather than the buses, because it is fast. When setting forth … Continue reading
Catacombs — A Creepy Paris Stroll
We didn’t visit the Catacombs till our 12th trip to Paris; I had seen displays of bones in Rome’s Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini and felt slightly ashamed of myself for wanting to gaze at the remains of those … Continue reading
Magic at Musee des Arts Forains
I have wanted to visit the Musee des Arts Forains for years but it is rarely open to the public and my previous calls and attempts to book were not successful. We have not been in Paris during the week … Continue reading
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JANET TRAVELS 