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Paris Neighborhoods Guide: History of Former Villages

May 28, 2020

  In the not-so-distant past, charming rural villages surrounded Paris. It wasn’t until 1860, per the...

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Paris profiles: the history of Île de la Cité’s Sainte-Chapelle

May 26, 2020

While we’re all staying home during the quarantine, we thought it would be the perfect time to read up on some of...

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One of the “coolest neighborhoods in Europe” is in Paris

May 22, 2020

A neighborhood in the 20th arrondissement of Paris made The Guardian‘s list of the 10 coolest neighborhoods in...

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Post-quarantine: 10 idyllic villages less than 100 km from Paris

May 20, 2020

Old-world charm, narrow cobblestoned streets, large flowered gardens, artists’ villages… With May 11th fast...

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Exploring Paris during the lockdown: virtual exhibits, concerts, and visits

May 1, 2020

Are you locked down at home but dream of wandering through a Paris museum, attending a concert at the Philharmonic, or...

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For sale: St. Remy de Provence estate of fashion icon Betty Catroux

April 15, 2020

We are fortunate to be able to offer for sale, the iconic home of this legendary French fashion muse in St. Remy de...

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The historic dome of the Galeries Lafayette is being restored

March 10, 2020

The striking, Art Deco glass dome that has graced major Paris department store Galeries Lafayette for more than 100...

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Paris’s 2024 Olympic Village: an entirely new neighborhood of Grand Paris

February 28, 2020

More than a sports facility, the future 2024 Olympic Village is a massive urban planning project benefitting Paris’s...

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4 major innovations that will transform Paris’s périphérique

February 10, 2020

Plain, dreary, and polluted, the Paris périphérique is long overdue for a makeover.  Inaugurated in 1973, the 35-km long...

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Paris 2020: 5 city projects to get excited about

February 5, 2020

2020 is already proving to be a busy year for the city of Paris.  With municipal elections right around the corner and...

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Petit-Montrouge: Exploring the History of this Iconic Paris District

February 1, 2020

The Petit-Montrouge borough, nestled within the 14th Arrondissement, offers a rare glimpse into a Paris that feels more...

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Beach Destinations Near Paris

January 19, 2020

People say that there’s nowhere in the world quite like Paris, and with good reason. Thanks to its famous...

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