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 Sake sanctuary in Paris
November 28, 2012
More and more chefs and sommeliers praise sake and consider it pairs as well as wine with Western cooking. Some of the best sakes produced in Japan are now available in Paris at Workshop Issé.
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Africa in Paris
October 13, 2012
Towards the North of the capital, the Goutte d’Or boasts a cosmopolitan population including a large number of African immigrants. They have developed commercial activities that give an exotic look to[...]
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Paris’ fresh food emporium
April 20, 2012
The gigantic Rungis wholesale market is packed with flowers and food products coming from all French provinces and the entire world. It is more spectacular to visit it early morning when the activity [...]
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Following in Pissarro’s footsteps in Pontoise
February 03, 2012
One of France’s major towns in the Middle Age, Pontoise boasts a rich and varied heritage. Located on the banks of the river Oise, it was an Impressionists hangout at the end of the 19th century.
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Haunted house in Paris
October 17, 2011
In the heart of the capital, the Manoir de Paris brings macabre legends and criminal stories from the past back to life. A place to go for Halloween or at any time that provides a scary experience for[...]
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The charm of Marly and Louveciennes
May 07, 2011
Once a favourite residence of kings, noble persons and artists, Marly-le-Roi and Louveciennes have an important historical heritage. Keeping the aspect and the atmosphere of little villages, these hav[...]
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Leisure and gambling in Enghien
April 01, 2011
For a few hours, a day trip or a weekend, Enghien offers relaxation and a breath of fresh air just outside Paris. A haven of peace but also a spot for gamblers to indulge in their favourite past-time[...]
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The Freemasons open their doors
January 23, 2011
French freemasonry would like to be better known by the general public. Its recently renovated museum recalls the order’s history and provides a glimpse of its practices and rituals through a collecti[...]
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Fragonard’s flayed figures
December 21, 2010
One of the most astonishing museums in France is hidden in Paris suburbs behind the walls of the Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort. Devoted to anatomy and zoology, it houses monstrosities as well as[...]
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A view on Paris
September 27, 2010
Dominated by the Mont Valérien, Suresnes boasts the largest vineyard in Ile-de-France as well as an American cemetery and a renowned garden city. The town also offers great viewpoints on the capital.
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Countryside getaway in Ile-de-France
July 21, 2010
Some thirty kilometres south of Paris, Chevreuse is a charming village overlooked by a powerful medieval fortress. All around, beautiful landscapes, thick forests, small rivers and farms give tourists[...]
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The valley of the painters
September 02, 2009
At the turn of the 20th century the lovely and peaceful Grand Morin valley proved especially attractive to many painters. Nearly a century later it retains most of its former charm as well as pictures[...]
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In the shade of centennial trees
June 08, 2009
Dotted with woods and parks planted with remarkable trees, Châtenay-Malabry is a haven of greenery at the gates Paris. This peaceful little town also possesses monuments that remind the famous people [...]
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Saint-Ouen, beyond the Puces
February 20, 2009
For tourists a visit to Saint-Ouen is often limited to a stroll around the Puces, the world’s largest flea market. But this city next to Paris has much more to offer including a castle, a museum dedic[...]
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Étampes' royal past
July 09, 2008
50 km south of Paris, in the department of Essonnes, Étampes is a peaceful little town that keeps several monuments dating from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The surroundings also offer the pos[...]
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Romantic weekends
April 28, 2008
Spring is here and summer on the way. All around Paris charming accommodations await lovers looking for sweet and intimate nights or weekends. Take your pick.
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A Plunge in the Thirties
April 17, 2008
To the south west of Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt possesses a rich architectural and cultural heritage from the first half of the 20th Century. The highlight is the Albert Kahn museum and garden, one o[...]
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