Tag Archives: Quoi de Neuf

Printemps à Paris (Spring in Paris)

By David Dadoun | Published: March 28, 2017
Trees are sprouting leaves, flowers are in bloom, sparrows sing wake-up melodies at dawn, and morning rain cleans the narrow cobble stone streets. It is spring in Paris. With spring sun giving a shimmer of warmth and sunlight from the dull, grey days of winter, people are donning sunglasses, hitting the cafés, and sitting outside […]
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Paris Winter Sale (Soldes)

By David Dadoun | Published: February 15, 2017
Paris only has two sanctioned sales during the year — in January just after the Christmas break and in July just before the August holiday.  The winter sale is in full swing through February 21, with many stores now in their second and third markdown.  Unlike sales in the U.S., stores are open mostly during normal hours, except […]
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January and February in Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: February 15, 2017
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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Galette des Rois (King’s Cake)

By David Dadoun | Published: January 14, 2017
Just when you think New Year festivities are at an end, La Fête des Rois starts on the Epiphany holiday, which falls on the first Sunday in January.  This is a great holiday, where bakeries in France and throughout Paris make a round almond pastry cake that families buy to share, and celebrate a holiday where […]
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Christmas In Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: December 9, 2016
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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Christmas Markets in Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: December 7, 2016
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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