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January and February in Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: January 21, 2012
Although New Year festivities are over, there are plenty of things to do and see in Paris this January and February before the winter season ends.  Our favorite places to visit and things to do after the New Year this winter season in Paris include the following: Share on Facebook
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Strasbourg for Christmas

By Lauren Grasso | Published: December 20, 2011
The French seem to radiate holiday warmth as the temperatures drop and Noël draws nearer. Believe it or not, this country of wine, cheese and on average, rather little snow may contain Santa’s Workshop itself. Strasbourg, the self-proclaimed “Capital of Christmas,” certainly convinced me that Christmas magic is from here, amongst its incredible Gothic cathedral [...]
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Ice Skating in Paris

By Kacee Taylor | Published: December 14, 2011
What better way to experience the beauty of Paris in the winter than ice skating?  Here are some places around the city that offer such fun: Share on Facebook
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Christmas Markets in Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: November 27, 2011
Nothing exudes the spirit and festiveness of Christmas more than the traditional Christmas markets in Paris. Sip hot spiced wine while shopping for artisan cheeses, giant-sized ginger bread cookies, sausages, wines and other winter season specialties.  Each market has its own character, but it very much feels like being in Strasbourg, or the really charming [...]
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Grand Carousel — Place de la Concorde

By David Dadoun | Published: November 25, 2011
Winter time in Paris is always festive, but to experience the city from on high in the heart of Paris, go visit La grande Roue — the Great Ferris Wheel – at Place de la Concorde.  Towering the size of a football field, La grand Roue comfortably fits 6-8 people in a single chariot (seat), and offers [...]
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Halloween In Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: October 27, 2011
Halloween remains a novelty in Paris.  Except for chocolate shops, few stores decorate for the holiday.  Pumpkins are for eating, not carving Jack-O-Lanterns, though if you don’t mind spending 15 or so Euros for a medium-sized pumpkin (gigantic by French standards), you can find some pumpkins at the marché or in some pumpkin patches out in [...]
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