Posts Tagged ‘the Marais’

Chez Omar

by Barbra AustinBarbra Austin

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Opening the menu at Chez Omar, I was surprised to see oeufs mayonnaise, steak frites and other Paris restaurant standbys. I had forgotten, since my last visit a full four years ago, that they served anything but couscous. That’s what everyone is there...

Another Jewish Paris

by Monique Y. WellsMonique Y. Wells

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Talk of Jewish Paris inevitably conjures up visions of the Marais, a trendy area located in the 3rd and 4th Arrondissements of the city. The Guimard Synagogue on the rue Pavée (open to the public on special occasions), the increasingly posh rue des Rosiers and pastries from Sacha Finkelsztajn are among the must-do's for visitors to the quartier. But few realize that there is another Jewish enclave, in the city’s 9th Arrondissement, that merits a visit just as much as its famous Marais...

Les Soldes 2011

by Milla MsaMilla Msa

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The year 2011 has arrived. Excited? Me, too. All I can think about is shopping, shopping, shopping! On January 12, staff will be up extra early to open their shops at 8 a.m., an ungodly hour for a city that doesn't usually get started until 10 a.m., to reveal some amazing...

Pajamas and Petit Déjeuner: Renting an Apartment in Paris

by Ann YungmeyerAnn Yungmeyer

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Wandering the open-air markets in France and seeing the beautiful produce always has a certain draw for me. So the appeal of toting a market bag, preparing simple meals and taking petit déjeuner in pajamas...

Shopping, Sweets and Sights

by Evan GraceEvan Grace

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When I first moved here, Paris had the three s's: shopping, sweets and sights. After six years, nothing has changed. My favorite kind of shopping in Paris is vintage. It's affordable and, most important, it's fun! One of the best neighborhoods for thrifting is the Marais. It's full of little shops like Coiffeur and Noir Kennedy, which are two of my favorites....

Romantic Paris

by Rachel KaplanRachel Kaplan

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“I love Paris in the springtime/ I love Paris in the fall/ I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles/ I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles/ I love Paris every moment/ Every moment of the year/ I love Paris, why oh why do I love Paris/ Because my love is here.”...

Staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Paris

by Doni BelauDoni Belau

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Last summer I tried out the concept of staying at a bed-and-breakfast in Paris. I found the experience a bit odd. I researched and secured a lovely apartment, beautifully decorated and around the corner from the Musée Picasso in the Marais, which is a perfect...