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  • Eiffel TowerLet's Explore

    Madame Eiffel Tower Celebrates 130 Years

    by Colleen's Paris October 11, 2019
    by Colleen's Paris October 11, 2019

    In May 2019, the Eiffel Tower turned 130; however, why not celebrate the birthday all year long. To celebrate this event, an interactive Fall Event is underway at the Eiffel …

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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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  • Let's ExploreSpecialty shops

    Quirky Paris Souvenir Ideas – Made in France

    by Colleen's Paris April 17, 2018
    by Colleen's Paris April 17, 2018

    While wandering around BHV/Marais I noticed bits and pieces of hardware, wall paper and cleaning products made in France. Across the street at City Hall’s Paris Rendez-Vous boutique concept shop …

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  • Archive

    Paris Plages 2017 – Villette Update

    by Colleen's Paris August 20, 2017
    by Colleen's Paris August 20, 2017

    Update for Paris Plages: Clémence from the Seine-Saint-Denis Office of Tourism contacted me with information in English about the Basin de la Villette section of Paris Plages. Paris Plages takes …

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  • Let's ExploreLife in Paris & FranceNeighborhoods

    Use Lulu Dans Ma Rue When You Need Help

    by Colleen's Paris July 17, 2017
    by Colleen's Paris July 17, 2017

    From our balconettes (Parisian wrought iron window fences), we are enjoying our carrots – getting fatter every day, fresh cherry tomatoes, and wild strawberries; the plants are blooming. BUT who will water them …

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  • Events and Trade ShowsTransportation

    Planning for July 14 (14 Juillet) in Paris

    by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2014
    by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2014

    When planning your fireworks visit, you can be in the Fan Zone of the Champ-de-Mars or the esplanade of Trocadéro to enjoy front row seats. The bridges offer a side …

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  • Let's ExploreLife in Paris & France

    Living in Paris on a January Saturday Morning

    by Colleen's Paris January 15, 2014
    by Colleen's Paris January 15, 2014

    Ever wonder what Parisians do on the first Saturday of the Paris sales? Go shopping. On this particular morning around 10:30, it was sunny, crisp and comfortable for our walk …

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  • Events and Trade Shows

    What’s On in Paris – March

    by Colleen's Paris March 3, 2011
    by Colleen's Paris March 3, 2011

    FREE INVITATIONS! Our mailbox often contains invitations to food fairs. At the fairs, we buy something such as wine, cassoulet, foie gras, walnuts, hazelnuts, or other items produced regionally. The …

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  • Archive

    Champs-Elysées Lights Up for Christmas

    by Colleen's Paris November 26, 2010
    by Colleen's Paris November 26, 2010

    The plans for the actress Melanié Laurent to light up the Champs-Elysées at 6 p.m., November 22, 2010, was on “French Time”. They threw the switch at 6:20 p.m. After …

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