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Portes Ouvertes — It’s Not Too Late!

It’s not too late to visit the “Portes Ouvertes” in Menilmontant. During this event, many studios throughout the 19th and 20th arrondissements will open their doors to the public in an attempt to unite artists with the communities that surround and nurture them. Today is the last day of the Ateliers de Ménilmontant 2009. Use […]
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Rumor Has It

By Linda Donahue, ParisienSalon.com & photos by Virginia Jones Who started this rumor that Parisians are unfriendly? Even my father, who hasn’t met a single Parisian, let alone been to Paris, believes this to be true.I’ve always found the ...read more

09 / 27 / 09

Paris: Tea Capital of the World

Teatime at Laduree. Photo: 4.bp.blogpsot.com by Sally Peabody, Your Great Days in Paris We all know that Paris is famed for its alluring wines, rich dark chocolates, redolent cheese and buttery croissants… but fine tea? Who knew? In fact, Paris’ ...read more

09 / 09 / 09

Penthouse Living: Artist Markus Hansen’s View From Above

The staircase and downstairs dining area. In his work, German artist Markus Hansen spends considerable time trying to “undefine” himself. Whether working on films, sculpture installations, or urban projects, he uses his art to explore the ...read more

09 / 05 / 09

Italian in Paris: La Pizzetta (più grande)

Photo Erica Berman Many people come to Paris craving traditional French cuisine: boeuf bourgignon, croque monsieur, omelettes at lunch… the list goes on. And it’s true that the French create amazing dishes. Sometimes, though, ...read more

09 / 05 / 09

Dog Days, all year long in Paris!

Photo Alain Ollier – rue de Bretagne, Paris 3eme The dog days of summer 2009 may well be over in Paris, but our furry French friends are here to stay. The French love their doggies, and remain one of the countries with the highest per ...read more

09 / 01 / 09

Train Travel in France – Fast, Pleasant & Eco-Friendly

Photo www. jaunted.com. Today, the last Sunday in August, people all over France will pack their bags, shutter their vacation homes, and make the voyage back home – many to Paris. In the U.S., you might picture cars stuffed to the gills with ...read more

08 / 30 / 09

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The Straight Story: Buying & Renovating a flat in Paris

After living for years in Paris, Bill O’Such and his wife Ineke relocated to the United States. In an effort to “keep one foot in France,” they bought and renovated a pied-à-terre which they rent to tourists when they ...read more

08 / 28 / 09

Overdose of Life – Paris it is!

I recently shot this incredibly snuggly photo of my kitty before heading out for an evening stroll of Montmartre. Stumbling upon the above quote on the window of a neighborhood boutique somehow seemed appropriate. Paris we may be, English most ...read more

08 / 27 / 09

What to Wear in France in the Summer

August might be drawing to a close, but don’t pack up your summer wardrobe just yet! The warm weather extends well into the Fall in Paris. Below, expert Julie Blakley helps to demystify the “rules” of Parisian street fashion. ...read more

08 / 26 / 09

Images of August – Paris relaxes

Did I mention I love August in Paris? I do! It’s the best. Everything winds down and the city breathes. Here are a few images of the city of lights relaxing and enjoying. I’m taking it while it lasts; the rentrée is right around the ...read more

08 / 25 / 09

Paris by Vélib’

Photo Erica Berman The nice thing about Paris is that it’s small for such a major city; a lot of things you might want to see and do are within walking distance of each other. The Louvre is not far from the Marais, from which you can ...read more

08 / 24 / 09

Insider Paris: Linda Donahue’s Parisien Salon

Photos by Linda Donahue A self-proclaimed wanderer and observer, Linda Donahue knows how to make herself at home. A writer and photographer by trade, Linda has built a career around roaming, exploring, and simply getting to know the ins-and-outs ...read more

08 / 16 / 09

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