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Paris Summer Sale (Soldes)
Paris only has two sanctioned sales during the year — in January just after the Christmas break and in July just before the August holiday. This year’s summer shopping sale season begins on June 25, and ends on July 29. Unlike sales in the U.S., stores are open mostly during normal hours, except have extended days open […]
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Fête de la Musique (June 21)
For one night only, Paris is a true party town late until the morning with Fête de la Musique, which is a singular free music festival celebrating the beginning of summer. As a glitter of light from late dusk remains until nearly 11:00 p.m., this event, in which normally restrained Parisians party loudly until the […]
Roland Garros 2014 — Top Places to Visit
The French Open begins its 123d year at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday, May 25, with the Men’s Championship Match held on June 8. 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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Printemps à Paris (Spring in Paris)
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 […]
Easter In Paris
Pâques (Easter and Passover) in Paris is all about chocolate, easter eggs, and fun activities for children. Windows of chocolate shops are lined with ornate chocolate eggs, some the size of American footballs, for sale (and eating) during the holiday. Themes for this year are traditional, with ornate chocolates made in the shapes of hens, […]
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Paris Plage — Beach Vacation on the Seine