Category Archives: Places

Roland Garros 2013 — Top Places to Visit

By David Dadoun | Published: May 18, 2013
The French Open begins its 122d year at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday, May 26, with the Men’s Championship Match held on June 9.  What is not so well known is that nearby is the haute Village d’Auteuil, in the 16th arrondissement, which offers an array of great restaurants, bistros, brasseries and fashion shops for those in [...]
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Rue Cler

By David Dadoun | Published: March 13, 2013
One of the best gourmet shopping markets (marchés) in Paris is on Rue Cler, the same area Julia Child shopped when she lived in Paris in the early 1950s.  What is interesting about Rue Cler is that many of the same shops Julia favored and frequented are still in operation today.  The added advantage of Rue [...]
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Valentine’s Day in Paris

By Charlotte McCulloch | Published: February 12, 2013
Paris will always be a city synonymous with love, for most of us it’s the first place we come to when thinking of the perfect destination for a romantic break. This does mean however that many other couples will have the same idea of visiting The City of Light over the 14th February, so it’s [...]
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Thanksgiving in Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: November 9, 2012
Thanksgiving in Paris is like Bastille Day in the United States:  an ordinary weekday that tradition has turned into a day to celebrate with family, friends, great food and great wine.  If you are lucky enough to be in Paris during this holiday, preparation is key, as you need to plan ahead and order your [...]
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La Perle

By Lauren Robinson | Published: June 28, 2012
Made famous by the dramatic downfall of John Galliano from his post at Dior, La Perle is a relaxed neighbourhood café and brasserie on the Rue Vieille du Temple in Le Marais. Walking away from the busy Rue des Francs Bourgeois and continuing northwards, the pavements are more densely lined with cutting edge designer boutiques and [...]
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Rue Cler — Antique Show and More (Gourmet)

By David Dadoun | Published: May 9, 2012
Searching for silver, fine china, goblets of Baccarat, antique necklaces, old framed art pieces and other fine brocante pieces?  The next fabulous antique and brocante show will be on Rue Cler in the upper-crust 7th Arrondissement of Paris, on May 12and 13th.  Nearly 100 antique and brocante vendors will be lined up near the Ecole Militaire [...]
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