Paris Travel via the Best Books about France: A Roundup of 2012–13
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Ever since the author Peter Mayle came on the scene, the year 2012, like years past, saw numerous releases of books about Paris...
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An American (Fashion) Invasion of Paris
The City of Light is in love with America these days. And now that we've had our fill of cupcakes, club sandwiches and Cruise—Tom Cruise—we’re hungry for US fashion. The timing couldn’t be any better. With la rentrée right around the corner, there are a host of new American imports that have opened shop for the fall... |
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Staying Fit and Healthy in Paris
At first appearances it would seem impossible to keep fit in Paris—there are so many exquisite, edible temptations on every street. My own street features seven (yes, you read that right, seven) boulangeries/patisseries and a chocolaterie. Thanks a bunch. But as the saying goes, it’s all swings and roundabouts. There are patisseries every 10 paces,... |
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Soldes: The Bon Plan of Attack
I’ve been through four rounds of Parisian soldes. Which is enough to have helped me learn a helpful strategy or two, but few enough that I'm still willing to go to battle in the name of French fashion. The summer sales begin Wednesday, June 30, and run until Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Here are les bons pointers so you, too, can take home some serious shopping... |
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Five Sunny Fashion Trends
Ah, sunshine, there you are. It’s been a long time, oui? To celebrate the upcoming long days of lounging on café terraces and along the riverbanks, of bike riding through crooked side streets and picnicking on the park green, here are five Parisian trends to slip into this... |
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Shopping the Rue Etienne Marcel
When I moved to the Montorgueil quartier, I only had eyes for rue Montorgueil and its delicious overload of boulangeries, fromageries, épiceries and cute cafés. It took weeks to realize that I was living on top of another gold mine: rue Etienne Marcel. More specifically, the shopping on rue Etienne... |
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Five Trends for 2010
Another year, another declaration of polishing your style? Even though we are into March, it’s not too late to take the first step. Here are five chic ways to begin your 2010 French fashion overhaul. Leather leggings Remember years ago when cargo pants were huge? Then denim fever took over. In 2010, get ready for... |
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Eight Not-to-Be-Missed Stores
A shopping trip to Paris—where to begin? For even the most ardent shopaholic, tackling the epicenter of la mode can evoke panic (where to begin!), panic (but I can’t afford Chanel!) and more panic (my, those saleswomen are chic). But, hey, don’t panic. Here are eight all-about-Paris stores that range from fun to fancy for... |