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Paris: Beyond the Tourist Haunts

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This year, we decided to take a river cruise on the Seine into Normandy, spending four leisurely days beforehand in Paris. After all, I'd never pass up the opportunity to spend time in Paris. We travel to Paris regularly, so we are always looking for new and interesting things to do, beyond the regular tourist haunts. Here's a rundown of what we did this summer. Our Paris Adventure Three of ... Read Full Article

Paris Restaurant Guide – by Arrondissement

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Paris is known for its many wonderful restaurants; after all the French are the connoisseurs of the good life. It has been said "you can't get a bad meal in Paris". Well, we have had several bad meals (especially in some of the tourist trap restaurants of the Latin Quarter). We would like to amend the statement to read "You do not have to pay a fortune to get a really fine meal in Paris"  Some of ... Read Full Article

Out and About in Paris – Part II: Le Restaurant

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As in any major metropolitan city, eating out in Paris can be pricey if you don’t know where to go or how to go about it. After sinking nearly sixteen Euros into my first morning’s breakfast, a barebones repast consisting of a café crème, a small orange juice, and two slices of charred toast, I smartened up. INSIDER TIP: Reservations are highly recommended, not just on the weekend. If you are not ... Read Full Article

Paris Museum Restaurants: A Delicious Pastime

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When visiting a museum in Paris, it is good to keep in mind that Paris cultural institutions are also home to restaurants that are as delicious as their exhibits. INSIDER TIP: Reservations are highly recommended, not just on the weekend. If you are not fluent in French, I recommend using this website to make your reservations. They not only show you some photos of the restaurants and ... Read Full Article