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Le Souk Saint-Germain – Superb Moroccan in Paris

While many Parisian restaurants pride themselves on the subtlety of their quality ingredients, the cuisine at Le Souk Saint-Germain, bursting with flavor and exotic spices, dances on the palate. The contemporary yet cozy dining room, decorated in subdued colors and … Continue reading

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Holiday Lights of Paris

Join me on a walking tour of the holiday lights of Paris, starting at the Place de la Concorde and heading north, following the right bank from west to east, then heading south across Ile Saint Louis and following the … Continue reading

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Jules Verne, Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

Paris, June 10, 2012 On a drizzly Sunday afternoon we walk over to the Eiffel Tower where a thick line of people snakes through the legs of the structure. I imagine the line is much longer than usual as large … Continue reading

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Monet’s Garden in Giverny – Not So Far From the Madding Crowd

A perfect spring day. Blue sky, with the temperature in the mid seventies and a light breeze. Perfect for visiting Giverny, the location of Monet’s garden in Normandy, a quick 45 minute train ride outside of Paris. The only problem … Continue reading

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Losco – Great Belts in Paris’s Marais District

You’re in Paris and need a gift for that special man. Consider buying a belt at Losco, 20 Rue Sévigné, in the Marias. This little boutique offers mix and match belts and buckles for a reasonable price, about €70 for … Continue reading

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Candelaria, to Taco or Not to Taco in Paris

Was it a sign that I opened the New York Times to the words “At Long Last, Tacos in Paris” as we were departing for, well, Paris? Adding to the temptation, the taquería was a leisurely ten minute stroll from … Continue reading

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