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Spending a Day in Le Marais

1/12/2019

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With a now-ironic name reflecting its original origins, "The Swamp" isn't a terribly appealing moniker - however, Le Marais has grown to become one of Paris' most appealing neighborhoods and you'll definitely want to spend at least half a day exploring its medieval streets on your next trip to the City of Lights.
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Hotel de Ville (Western edge of Le Marais)

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Things to Know Before Visiting Sainte-Chapelle, Paris

12/31/2018

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Thinking of visiting the most beautiful chapel in all of Paris on your next trip to France? Check out these quick and easy tips before your trip to Sainte-Chapelle! 
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What to Wear in Paris

12/29/2018

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Feeling intimidated by French fashion? If you're wondering what to pack for Paris, check out my easy tips on the staples you do not want to forget. 
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France by Train

12/23/2018

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Wanting to see France without having to rent a car? Check out these helpful tips and a list of cities that can be explored exclusively using public transit! 
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Quaint France: A Day Trip to Chartres

12/20/2018

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An incredibly easy day trip from Paris, Chartres is a gorgeous small "chocolate box" town, with the feel of the French countryside.

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5 Ways to Charm the French

12/17/2018

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Planning a trip to France? Use these simple tricks and your manners will surely impress even the Parisians!
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5 Reasons Strasbourg is the Ideal Day Trip from Paris

12/5/2018

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Nestled in the often-disputed Alsace Lorraine, the unparalleled city of Strasbourg is the perfect blend of French glamour and German style. Home to the European Parliament, it's a bustling city that hasn't lost its quaint charm.
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What to See on Paris' Left Bank

12/1/2018

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Overflowing with enticing options at every turn, La Rive Gauche, including the historic students' stomping grounds, is now a salubrious mix of great tourist attractions, lovely shopping, and nice restaurants. Wondering how to spend your time and where to eat when you're visiting the Eiffel Tower, Place des Invalides, and the Musee Rodin? Check out my suggestions! 
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Maison Astor, Paris

11/4/2018

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The newest, and nicest, addition to Hilton's  Curio Collection in Paris is a stone's throw from the Seine, the Champs Elysees, and some of the most prestigious shopping in the city. Wondering how the major renovation turned out? Should you make it your home base in the City of Lights? 
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Arc de Triomphe

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Visiting Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris

10/29/2018

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Considering visiting the resting place of as many as a million Parisians, now one of the most visited cemeteries in the world? Established in 1804, the cemetery was named for the confessor to Louis VIX, the Sun King, Pere (Father) de la Chaise, who lived on the site where the chapel now sits. Check out these tips before you stop by!
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