Category: City Guide
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Montmartre Cemetery: An oasis of serenity in Paris
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Cats sunning themselves on gravestones. Stories, real and imagined. Names, known and unknown. Find all this and some peace at the Montmartre cemetery in Paris.
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In the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh: A day trip from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise
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Following in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, we take you to Auvers-sur-Oise, the final address of the post-impressionist painter and a short train ride away from Paris. We explore the many sites and landmarks in Auvers that were either the subject of, or influenced, one of the most creative phases of his artistic life.
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In pictures: Paris Pride (Marche des fiertés) 2017
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Documenting the celebrations, protests and support for Paris Pride.
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Pride parade 2017 in Paris: Route, things to know and pictures
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All you need to know to join the Paris Pride March 2017, plus some pictures from last year.
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Rosemary Allan on being stylish and wonderful in Paris
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Meet Rosemary Allan, an expat from the UK who has been living in Paris for over 20 years. Today, she runs two award-winning BnB properties in central Paris and is also a style and colour consultant extraordinaire. Read on to find out more about what she does, how she does it and also, some of…
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Things to do this weekend in Paris: Must-see exhibitions and events
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From latest exhibition openings (and closings) to cultural events and performances, here is a stimulating selection of the best things to do this weekend and for the weeks ahead in Paris. ‘Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection’ at Fondation Louis Vuitton – runs through March 5, 2017 Sergei Shchukin’s collection is the finest and…
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Anne-Laure on finding beauty in Parisian walls
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Today, we feature Anne-Laure, a lovely Parisian lady who seeks out the beauty in Parisian walls.
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A tiny cabinet of curiosities in Montmartre
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in City GuideWandering in and out of the streets of Montmartre, we noticed an unusual blue facade and a door that said ‘Push Hard’. And push hard we did! We are talking about a curious little boutique run by Pauline Pô who also happens to be a costume designer for theatre. Almost everything in the boutique is mind-blowingly unique and…
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It’s all about the food! Meet Alix, Hugo and A Hedgehog in the Kitchen
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This week, we feature a food blogging couple, Alix and Hugo. Alix, an American expat and Hugo from Picardy, France have been living in Paris for fifteen years. Together, they run a fantastic food blog that goes by the name ‘A Hedgehog in the Kitchen’. Read on to find out more about this lovely couple,…
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Exploring Paris off the beaten track
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From hidden neighbourhoods and gardens to secret passages, restaurants and bars, discover the unusual gems of Paris.