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The thing about Paris is that it never gets old. Or older. Or younger. Somehow, in Paris time stands still. That’s part of what makes it so special. The streets are filled with life, food and smells and on every corner there is a photo waiting to be taken. When you go to Paris and really see it, you’ll know why it’s called the city of love. And the beauty …

[ Written by Katja | 18 Oct 2010 | 4 Comments | ]

Visiting Paris is always a slice of magic. I once lived in here for 3 years and I still get enchanted by the pittoresque streets, the little cafes and the charms of French people.
After an almost 2 year-absence I went back last week for Paris Fashion Week. However, I ended up spending next to no time at shows but wandered the streets of the French capital taking in their beauty. …

[ Written by Katja | 11 Oct 2010 | 10 Comments | ]

As one of the largest and beautiful palaces in the world Le château de Versailles should (hopefully) be high on the list of places to visit when you are in Paris.

The royal reign at Versailles ended in the late 1700′s around the time when the French were in the mood for choping off some heads and thus decapitated their King and Queen (Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette). Yet the palace …

[ Written by lorna | 6 Oct 2010 | One Comment | ]

Bonjour Travelettes,
as I am planning a road trip to Paris I recently collected some websites and information about “the city of love” I’d like to share with you this week.
Do it in Paris reflects all the insider world of a real Parisienne’s Paris. With adresses, guides, events, recepies, the latest fashion styles and a blog it offers an insight into the French gal’s je ne sais qoi and also explains …

[ Written by nina | 13 Aug 2010 | No Comment | ]

While having a monthly visit on my favourite DIY blog “Oustapop” I came across this great concept in Paris. In March 2010 Martena Duss and Sissi Holleis opened the fashion version of the internet café, the “café couture” called “Sweat Shop”. They offer sewing machines to rent for 6€ an hour, professional advice and help included. Next to coffee and cake they also sell sewing kits between 30 and 100€ …

[ Written by nina | 19 Jul 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
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