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    Navigating the French Cheese Shop (Fromagerie)

    Ah, cheese. The dizzying selection. The alternately intoxicating and overwhelming smells seeping out of shop fronts and market stalls. The fierce opinions and friendly neighborhood banter while waiting in line. Cheese (and cheese shopping) is, unequivocally, one of the pillars of the French way of life. With over 350 French cheeses to choose from, buying […]
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    On y va? Allons-y?

    Often on the way out the door you will hear the Frenchies saying  “on y va,” or “allons-y.” What exactly does this mean? Quite Simply: On y va? = Shall we go? (singular) On y va! = Let’s go! (singular) Allons-y! = ...read more
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    Parisian living – Cell phone free?

    Written by Jen Holup Technology can be, at the same time, a great aide and a great adversary to modern urban living.  Yet, rather than search for a generalized answer to this dense question, the most effective measure we can take is simply to ...read more
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    Markets in Paris – The Inside Scoop

    Parisian Market Shopping Although supermarkets, big and small, abound in Paris, most natives make it a point to buy their fresh produce from the colorful, bustling Marchés that dot Parisian neighborhoods. Long considered the centers of city ...read more
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    The Paris Blog

    Extensive Blog on Paris and all that is going on in the city of Lights:   Fabulous vacation rentals in Paris, Provence and Tuscany: haveninparis.com...read more
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    Polly Vous Français

    A wonderful Blog on Paris and France by An American with a love of Paris:   Fabulous vacation rentals in Paris, Provence and Tuscany: haveninparis.com...read more
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    Plein vs. Repu After a Nice French Meal

    Words of wisdom after a nice French meal At the end of a nice French meal (repas), when you are asked if you would like another serving, you may be inclined to say, “non merci, je suis plein.” This is the standard reply in English . ...read more
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    Bread in France

    Everyone has heard of the ubiquitous French baguette, but do they know how to order one? Do they know about all of the other wonderful kinds of bread to be found in France? Here is some info on different ways to order a baguette, and other yummy ...read more
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    Gourmand

    A gourmand is a person who takes great pleasure in food. The word has different connotations from the similar word gourmet, which emphasises an individual with a highly refined discerning palette, but in practice the two terms are closely ...read more
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    Joie de Vivre

    Joie de vivre (from the French joie, “joy”; de, “of”; vivre, “to live, living”; “the joy of living”) is a term sometimes imported into English to express a cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation ...read more
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    My First Coffee in Paris

    Text Erica Berman & Alison Goudreault Over 16 years ago comfortably ensconced in a Left Bank cafe I attempted to order my first Parisian cup of coffee. As the waiter brusquely arrived and impatiently blurted out ‘je vous ecoute’, ...read more
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    Bonjour!

    Welcome to the official blog of Haven in Paris! We are an American hospitality company specializing in short-term luxury apartment rentals in Paris, Provence, and Tuscany. Our goal: to provide our clients with all of the comforts, space, ...read more
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