Tag Archives: For Kids

La Sainte-Chapelle

By Jessica Cherry | Published: January 20, 2012
La Sainte-Chapelle is a veritable treasure box just waiting to be discovered. Its charm is hidden within the walls of the Conciergerie, the former palace and prison on Île de la Cité. Although more modern buildings now dominate the Parisian skyline, the chapel’s interior retains every bit of its medieval beauty. Saint Louis built Sainte-Chapelle [...]
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Christmas In Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: December 21, 2011
The City of Lights literally sparkles at night during the festive winter season, as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees and narrow streets of Paris glow with twinkling lights, Christmas ornaments and decorations through the New Year.  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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