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    Outdoor Yoga in Paris Parks

    With a world-wide pandemic, America’s Pacific coast fire apocalypse, the economy crashing, and us being trapped far from our loved ones (or cooped up with them), we’ve got to find small pleasures wherever we can. I found one this week. Outdoor yoga in Parc Monceau.
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    French Cooking Classes Online

    Every year, thousands of people come to France with the objective of sampling its amazing cuisine. Many go a step further by learning to make French food themselves, taking hands-on cooking classes in Paris and around the country. The Covid-19 ...read more
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    Exploring a Different Side of Provence: Arles, Camargue & Les Alpilles

    For many, Provence equals rolling fields of lavender and quaint villages. But this southern French region also has a rich history and immense natural diversity. You can discover these lesser-known facets in the city of Arles and its ...read more
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    5 Must-Visit Movie Locations in Paris

    Come with me on a tour of five Paris spots that I’ve experienced first in the movies, then in real life, to find out if they live up to their cinematic claims to fame....read more
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    A Day in Champagne with Tasty Side to Life Tours

    Since becoming à la mode among French and English nobility in the 18th century, Champagne has symbolized royalty, celebration, and the elite. Few are familiar with the other side to the unique, bubbly beverage. I jumped at the chance to join ...read more
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    Insidr Paris: Friendly Frenchies Deliver Smartphone Rentals & Local Tips to Travelers

    Brother-and-sister team Benjamin and Nina hit upon the idea of Insidr. It’s a phone, but also more than a phone. Each 4G-equipped Android is loaded with exclusive Insidr content developed for a variety of traveler needs: singles, couples, ...read more
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    Sacrebleu: Insider Paris Experiences Fit for Locals and Tourists Alike

    With Stephanie of Sacrebleu, a personal travel assistant, you’ll get the best tailored Parisian experience. On a recent tour with Stephanie -- an experience that felt more like an afternoon with an old friend -- I rediscovered classic monuments ...read more

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    Inside the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, Part II: Where to Find Designer Vintage

    We wrote in October with tips for navigating Paris’s Marché aux Puces St-Ouen, specifically where to find the best in oh-so-popular mid-century modern furniture. In this month’s article we’ll highlight where to find luxury designer items of the ...read more
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    All That Glitters: Paris for Lovers (of Fine Jewelry)

    Paris is a city that shimmers. Considered by many as the capital of fine jewelry, the city is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts with its famed jewelry houses at Place Vendôme and historical pieces in museums across the city, ...read more
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    Planning for Paris: Spoiled by Luxury Services in the City of Light

    I’ve just booked my Haven in Paris apartment for a week in the City of Love. Sigh... Going to Paris has always been a dream of mine, and I want it to be just perfect. I am working with Haven in Paris to fill my days with the luxury service ...read more
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    Paris’ 20ème: History, Culture, and Shopping in Belleville and Ménilmontant

    The 20ème is one of the largest neighborhoods in Paris, covering the areas of Nation, Gambetta, Ménilmontant, and Belleville. Largely overlooked by tourists, this unique quartier is full of locals-only bars and restaurants, art galleries, ...read more
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    Brocante Shopping in Normandy with My French Country Home

    Brocante finds in action (Laurence Amélie) At My French Country Home in Normandy, we love to go antiquing. We welcome guests from all over the world, from private shoppers looking to experience real French brocantes (flea markets) and hopefully ...read more
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    Experience Gertrude Stein’s Paris: Picasso, Matisse and Other Stein Favorites Reunited at the Grand Palais

    It’s 1905 in Paris. Visitors to the Salon d’Automne are outraged. Who is that flamboyant woman with the audaciously colorful hat? Or rather who could have painted such a daring work? Matisse’s Woman with a Hat shocked most viewers. However, it ...read more
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