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Walking Catie Copley - Boston's Most Famous Dog and the Fairmont Copley...
Out and About in Boston with Catie CopleyFirst of all, let's set things straight. When I showed up at the Concierge's desk for my 9:30 am appointment with Catie Copley and naively asked where I should...
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What's that smell? Send and receive electronic aroma messages with the oPhone
Laurent Milan, Rachel Field and Harvard professor David EdwardsImagine the smell of a freshly baked baguette, creamy Bordier butter from Normandy, homemade strawberry jam and a frothy café au lait....
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Sunday's picture and a song: "Le premier bonheur du jour" by Françoise Hardy
Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.-William Arthur WardHave a wonderful Sunday!For more photos, information about upcoming events and insider's tips, visit"Out and...
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Martin Pouret: The Last of the Traditional Vinegar Makers in France
Martin Pouret, producing vinegar the traditional way since 1797I've been making vinaigrette for years. It's my favorite salad dressing. But, much to my disappointment, I've never been able to duplicate...
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Perhaps the most confidential address in Paris - Le Bar à Rosés (Rosé Bar) at...
It doesn't get much better than this! Le Bar à Rosés (Rosé Bar) at the Saint James Club."Why didn't I know about this place? I've lived in Paris for eight years and I've never been here. What a waste...
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KIA Cabana - A Brazilian paradise with a fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower
KIA Cabana in Paris until July 13, 2014Something odd is happening in Paris. The metro and cafés are full of people with unusual blue, white and red marks on their faces. Cries of joy, occasionally...
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New Books: "Dining Out in Paris" and "Naughty Paris: A Lady’s Guide to the...
Tom Reeves of "Paris Insights" presenting his new book, "Dining Out in Paris: What You Need to Know before You Get to the City of Light"Have you ever wondered about the differences between a brasserie,...
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Celebrating the 4th of July (American Independence Day) in Paris
Statue of Liberty in ParisWondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in Paris? Here are a couple of ideas.The American Church in Pariswill host an old-fashioned 4th of July party, featuring BBQ,...
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Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe? Hotel Raphael's terrace has outstanding...
View of the Eiffel Tower from the Raphael's terraceIt's summertime in Paris. A time to sit outside, soak up the sunshine and revel in the warm weather. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing...
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The most highly anticipated event of the summer: the opening of The Peninsula...
The Peninsula ParisOne of the city's most magnificent belle époque buildings is the main topic of Stephane's and my conversations whenever we drive down Avenue Kleber. And, it has been ever since we...
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"Wine Tasting under the Stars" at the magical Château de Chenonceau in the...
Château de Chenonceau in the Loire ValleyWhether you visit Château de Chenonceau on a rainy afternoon in May or a cold morning in January, you'll surely be enchanted by this beautiful castle straddling...
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"Get Your French On" for Bastille Day at the Assemblée Nationale Boutique
Berets at the Boutique de l'Assemblée nationaleThe Avenue des Champs-Élysées is decorated with blue, white and red banners fluttering in the wind and a massive presidential viewing platform has been...
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Musée des Arts Forains (Museum of Fairground Art): An entertaining museum off...
Musée des Arts Forains at Les Pavillons de BercyDo you remember the scene in Midnight in Paris when Owen Wilson's character Gil bumps into Adriana at a wild party hosted by F. Scott and Zelda...
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Clothing swap (troc tes fringues) event at [freespace] Paris on Saturday,...
Free tango classes at [freespace] ParisGuest post by Sélysette Sanchez. Find Sélysette on Pinterest and LinkedIn.For those who have contemplated cleaning out their closet lately, you're in for a treat....
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Meunier, tu dors! The "Big Windmill" (Grand Moulin) of Ouarville, France
Le Grand Moulin (the "Big Windmill) of Ouarville, FranceMeunier, tu dors! is a traditional French song that dates back to the beginning of the 18th century. It tells the tale of a miller whose windmill...
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"War and Peace" Bastille Day (Fête Nationale) fireworks at the Eiffel Tower....
The Eiffel Tower illuminated for the Bastille Day celebrations.Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the crowds of people singing La Marseillaise, France's national anthem, on the Champ de Mars last...
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Don't let a pickpocket or scammer spoil your trip to Paris. Some tips for...
Working as a team: the spotter at Paris Montparnasse and the young woman with the sleeping bag.Paris is a wonderful place to visit. But, it's also a big city. By definition, that means that you have to...
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Bonneval, the "Little Venice of the Beauce": Weekend Getaways from Paris
Bonneval is known as the "Little Venice of the Beauce" for its charming waterways.Can you believe that it's Thursday? With the Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) on Monday, this week has gone by much more...
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Embrace Paris: The Women
For the past four days and three nights, I've had the most incredible time bonding with an international group of nine talented, warm, funny and vivacious women. The occasion? #EmbraceParis, a social...
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Whizzing around Paris in Twiztour cars: #EmbraceParis ice-breaker
Author Ann Garvin and co-host Norma Thiessen of My Beautiful Paris Ladies, start your engines! Or, in this case, turn on your electric, ecologically friendly Twiztour car for one of the most thrilling...
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