Recent Posts by Monica Brown

Palais Garnier (Opera Garnier)

One of my favorite tours that I took in Paris was of the Palais Garnier (8 Rue Scribe, 75009). Not only is it gorgeous (and just a stone throw's away from the grand department stores), it has an intriguing history. Napoleon III was responsible for the plan to build a new Paris opera house with…
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Merci

I can't resist a trip to Merci (111 boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003) when I am in Paris. Maybe you have already heard or even visited the concept store? If not, I highly recommend it. A bright red car will welcome you to Merci as you enter the paved courtyard off the busy Beaumarchais boulevard. As you step inside the store,…
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Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits

It might sound odd, but I do enjoy a good font. So when I spied the Musée des Lettres and Manuscrits on the Boulevard Saint Germain (222 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75007), I thought I might see some interesting fonts.  On the first floor, there was a temporary exhibition of a famous French serial killer. Since I…
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Meert

Have you been to Meert (16 rue Elzévir, 75003), a lovely little chocolate and confectionery shop in the Marais? You might have missed it since the store is tucked away on a quiet corner, but it is well worth a stop. With an abundance of chocolate and confectioneries, I had a hard time making a choice. I…
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Petit Pan

This colorful window display of Petit Pan Maison & Décor caught the attention of my daughter and I while we were wandering around in the Marais. We found their store filled with not only décor for the home, but also accessories like a turquoise corduroy duffel bag with an orange zipper that my daughter thought would…
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Palais Galliera (Musée Galliera)

A  visit to the Palais Galliera (10 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75016)  has been on my list for awhile now. It was closed for renovations for the last 3-years and just re-opened its doors. This museum of fashion has close to 70,000 pieces from the 18th century to the present day.  I am particularly intrigued…
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Cire Trudon

You may have heard of or even bought some of  Cire Trudon's famous candles, but have you had a chance to visit their store in the 6th arrondissment (78, rue de Seine, 75006)?  It is always a special treat for me to visit Cire Trudon in Paris. Just like their amazing candles, the decor of…
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Le Loir dans la Théière

I have a sweet tooth and fortunately the opportunities for this "tooth" to be satisfied never cease to exist in the City of Light. I have to say the sweets that can be had at Le Loir dans la Théière are some of my favorites.  Le Loir dans la Théière (3 rue des Rosiers, 75004) is located…
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Holiday Lights in Paris

I love Paris during the holidays. Holiday decorations can be found on just about every street corner. I think the best way to admire them is take a nighttime stroll. Be sure to look what lies beyond the store fronts and entryways, and you are sure to find hidden treasures like the decorations below that…
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Coutellerie Ceccaldi

Last time I was in Paris I happened to walk by the store for Ceccaldi knives, but it was not open. I took these photos to remind myself to go back as I wanted to find out more about the maker of these gorgeous knives. Fortunately, I spotted this article in the New York Times about Ceccaldi…
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