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Finding the best wine bars in Paris can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Sure, France is internationally known as a wine country, and sure Paris being the capital has just about it all: from tiny wine bars to wine cellars that offer wine tasting. But perhaps you want a list of the best places in Paris where locals actually hang out and drink wine?I've got you covered - whether you're an aficionado or simply an appreciative drinker of good wines. Here's my list of no-nonsense wine spots y[...]

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PARIS VIDEO GUIDE with FRANCEFR

February 11, 2022

Join me as I show you the best things to do in the Marais and along the Seine River. As a tour guide and bonafide lover of history and today's trendy spots, this was so much fun! I teamed up with FRANCE FR and Joliprod production company. Subtitled in French so you can practice :) Want to know where the best sandwiches are and the oldest covered market? come with me as I show you the best of Le Marais and then head up to Forest restaurant to interview the young and innovative chef Juli[...]

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(NEW) February Paris Things to Do

February 11, 2022

The February things to do in Paris article is now up in a new format - you can find it here. February gives us Valentine's Day, Fashion Week and so much more here in Paris To see all the best places to eat, drink and stay in Paris - also what to pack and the weather update - check out this longer PARIS FEBRUARY GUIDE here We had a rather smooth month here taking a week away from Paris to go visit the Loire Valley - a first for me! We stayed near Chinon in a little house on a[...]

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French Wardrobe Staples – How to dress like a Parisian

February 3, 2022

Here's what all my french gal pals are wearing or always have over the years in their closets. To be honest, I feel these staples are universal and can be adopted or even are already in your closet, but I guess it's the way of also putting them together for that French Je ne sais qoui I for one like to mix it up way more than the French do but I've also started to see many of the younger women leaning toward a mix of vintage, high street and luxury. Over the years I have gott[...]

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Paris – November Things To Do

November 6, 2021

November in Paris is a great time to visit because we typically have fewer crowds and the Christmas windows start to go up around the middle of the month at many of the top department stores. Of course, there are always tons of things to do in Paris; including tours, romantic dinners, and lots of sightseeing if this is your first time. Here are a few tips and insights into what typically happens in Paris. Why visit in November? It's totally worth it to visit Paris in November b[...]

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Paris – October Things To Do

October 18, 2021

October marks the beginning of autumn in Paris. There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are justbeginning to change colors, so make sure to pack your most fashionable jacket, some comfyboots, and an umbrella before exploring the long list of activities in Paris this month. Why visit in October?Peak season slows in September but has entirely ended by October. That means less tourists, soyou won’t have to fight the crowds in and around your favorite attractions. Instead, expectshort line[...]