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The Place London
Paris Believe it or not, you are looking at two scarfs - not paintings, as I originally thought. The designs are by Alice Archer. She...

Patricia Dyer
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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The Place London - Men’s Boutique
Paris The interior of the men’s store is masculine, but very sophisticated masculine. In addition to leather jackets, suits and outerwear...

Patricia Dyer
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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Pierre Hermè - Macaroon Extraordinaire!
Pierre Hermè - Macaroon extraordinaire! Amazing sensory experience! Had the rose macaroon and immediately felt I was surrounded by roses!...

Patricia Dyer
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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Cheap Eats in Paris!
Rôtisserie Dufrénoy Montmartre Food Kiosk Carry outs offer an excellent way to have a great dining experience, while at the same time...

Patricia Dyer
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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Hôtel Michelet Odéon
The best aspect about Hôtel Michelet Odéon is its location. It is in the middle of the very popular Latin Quarter - a neighborhood...

Patricia Dyer
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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Travel Tip #3
Hop On-Hop Off Bus Great way to see Paris!g Want to see Paris, but short on time, cash and energy? My suggestion – buy a ticket on a hop...

Patricia Dyer
Jun 19, 20212 min read
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Palais Garnier - Simply Beautiful!
Palais Garnier, Paris Opera Paris What comes to mind in looking at the above photographs? The Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of...

Patricia Dyer
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole
Latin Quarter, Paris Most people seem to stumble upon Au Vieux Paris d’ Arcole while walking near Notre Dame Cathedral. I, however,...

Patricia Dyer
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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Charles de Gaulle Tourist Desk
Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris Take advantage of this excellent resource. Multilingual staff ready to orientate visitors to Paris and...

Patricia Dyer
May 30, 20211 min read
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Sainte-Chapelle
Paris Unfortunately the interior of Notre Dame will be off-limits to visitors for quite sometime while architects and craftsmen take on...

Patricia Dyer
May 30, 20212 min read
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Louvre Museum Survival Guide
It has been a year since France has been open to the world. If the French government holds to its June date to welcome visitors back,...

Patricia Dyer
May 15, 20212 min read
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Hôtel des Grandes Ecoles - Paris
This charming 18th century French Hôtel with its cobbled stone courtyard and terrace will have you asking yourself, “Am I still in...

Patricia Dyer
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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Uno de 50
Although a Spanish brand, I first stumbled upon Uno de 50 while visiting Le Marais in Paris. The brand's designs are extremely unique...

Patricia Dyer
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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