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  • HistoryLet's ExploreLife in Paris & France

    How did le Croque-Monsieur get its name?

    by Colleen's Paris January 15, 2022
    by Colleen's Paris January 15, 2022

    Le croque-monsieur (croak-missyou) is THE real French sandwich. It is not just a ham and cheese sandwich made with two pieces of bread. It is toasted and it is famous. …

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  • Practical InfoSpecialty shops

    Bring France Home and Support Small Businesses

    by Colleen's Paris August 21, 2020
    by Colleen's Paris August 21, 2020

    “We’re still here,” said Nathalie as she dusted the Paris dust off the shelves and products. Bring France Home is your Made in France shop on rue de Birague and …

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  • Let's ExploreMuseumsPractical InfoTransportation

    Shuttle Arc de Triomphe to Fondation Louis Vuitton

    by Colleen's Paris January 30, 2020
    by Colleen's Paris January 30, 2020

    Do you prefer light, airy, electric transportation? Would you like a scenic ride along the fashionable Avenue Foch to and from the Arc de Triomphe? When you plan a visit …

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  • Book ReviewsPractical Info

    The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris: Tempting!

    by Colleen's Paris December 3, 2019
    by Colleen's Paris December 3, 2019

    When is the last time you read a food guide in one sitting? The Food Lovers’s Guide to Paris is the first food book I ever read cover to cover …

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    Fixed Taxi Fare Between Paris and Airports – Strike Tips

    by Colleen's Paris November 9, 2019
    by Colleen's Paris November 9, 2019

    Strikes getting the best of you? Book a taxi on the G7 Book a Taxi page in advance to get to the airports. Usually you can either step outside and into …

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  • HistoryLet's Explore

    Paris History One Translate App Away

    by Colleen's Paris September 3, 2019
    by Colleen's Paris September 3, 2019

    The upside down paddles on the sidewalks around Paris are history markers of the city. The Philippe Starck-designed paddles are in French. When walking and not speaking French you can …

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  • Practical InfoTransportation

    Travel Paris with Updated RATP App

    by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2019
    by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2019

    Getting around Paris is improving in French and English is getting easier. The RATP application has been updated and the Paris bus network has also updated many routes. The benefits …

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  • Book ReviewsDay Trip

    Annabel’s Book for Secret Day Trips Half Hour from Paris

    by Colleen's Paris August 16, 2018
    by Colleen's Paris August 16, 2018

    Antiquity, countryside and history greet you in Annabel Simms’ book, “Half an Hour from Paris … 10 Secret Daytrips by Train”. First you have to find your way there. Annabel …

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    Prepare Your Visit to Paris, France

    by Colleen's Paris April 3, 2018
    by Colleen's Paris April 3, 2018

    Suitcase? Check! Camera? Check! Walking shoes? Check! Reading material? Prepare in advance with some book ideas! Language? Brush up on that French grammar! Frantastique is my Wednesday exercise. Then when …

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