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rue Henry Monnier

rue Henry Monnier
I mentioned earlier in the week (here) that I have had some fun discovering all the new restaurants and shops in the SoPi (South Pigalle) area of the 9th arrondissement. Rue Henry Monnier is one of my favorite streets up that way, and last time I was there I took a few notes to share…
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SoPi (South Pigalle)

SoPi (South Pigalle)
There is a lot going on in the SoPi neighborhood of Paris (otherwise known as South Pigalle). Have you heard about SoPi? I didn't know much about it until a couple summers ago when I made a visit to the Musée de la Vie Romantique in the 9th arrondissement. After a visit to the museum, I decided…
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Le Village Saint-Paul – The Other Marais

Le Village Saint-Paul – The Other Marais
When I made my first trip to Paris almost twenty years ago (yikes), I remembered reading that Le Village Saint-Paul was a great place to shop for antiques. I did a quick tour of it on that trip and still have vivid memories of stores with beautiful silver serving pieces (but with high price tags). If…
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Square du Vert Galant

Square du Vert Galant
It looks like the weather in Paris might allow for a few more picnics before the rainy days start up again. So, why not head to the Square du Vert Galant, Place du Pont-Neuf, 75001? This pretty park on the western tip of the Ile de la Cité gives you an opportunity to enjoy views of both sides of the…
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Causses

Causses
The graphic, black and white facade of Causses, 55 rue Notre-Dame de Lorette, 75009 drew me into the store without knowing anything about the store. I found a small grocery store dedicated to natural and seasonal food products and a restaurant (called la Fabrique) with healthy soups and sandwiches (that could be eaten onsite or take away).…
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Musée Rodin

Musée Rodin
The Musée Rodin, 79 Rue de Varenne, 75007 is definitely in my top ten of favorite places in Paris. The museum is dedicated to the works of the French sculptor, Augustine Rodin and includes some of his most famous works (The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell). Works by Rodin (and other notable artists) can…
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Hotel Amour

Hotel Amour
With warm weather still in the forecast for Paris this week, I would love to head to the Hotel Amour, 9 rue Navarin, 75009 for breakfast or lunch on their patio. Tucked away on rue Navarin in the 9th arrondissement, you could easily walk past the hotel without even noticing it. Step inside and see for…
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Un Singe en Hiver

Un Singe en Hiver
Earlier this week, I wrote about visiting the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the staggering antique market just north of Paris (read the post here). I mentioned that the market is actually 15 smaller ones, and I usually try to make it to two or three of the individual marchés like Marché Paul Bert. Unlike some of the other…
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Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (Saint-Ouen Flea Market)

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (Saint-Ouen Flea Market)
A visit to the famous Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (or les puces) can be a bit daunting for even a seasoned visitor. It can be a bit tricky to actually get to the market, the sheer size of it can be overwhelming and the prices can be intimidating. In spite of these factors, I highly recommend a visit to…
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Maison à Deauville from Sandra Benhamou

Maison à Deauville from Sandra Benhamou
I seem to have Deauville, France on my mind this week. As I mentioned here, we spent a few days enjoying the beach, horse track and pretty Anglo-Norman architecture of this seaside town in Northwestern France awhile ago. As I was reminiscing about Deauville, I remembered a home there that I had seen on French designer Sandra…
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