Tag: france
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La Samaritaine by the Seine, Paris
During our last visit to Paris, we took numerous photos, and with the Paris Olympic Games now underway, this summer seems like the perfect time to share them on the blog. We will be uploading a series of posts focusing on three iconic Parisian retail establishments. Our first post will feature La Samaritaine, a reborn…
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Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 6
Less than a week before the Olympics begins in Paris! The city must be packed full of athletes and spectators in addition to the summer tourists. The cafes, bars and brasseries at the street corners of Paris are magnetic. They attract residents and tourists alike to partake in the street life of the city. The…
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Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 5
Paris will be hosting the Olympics in the summer. The cafes, bars and brasseries will undoubtedly become hotspots for athletes, spectators and locals to see the games on screen and cheer for their country. In these places, sports fans aside, you’ll find a delightful mix of people: friends catching up, phone-absorbed millennials, smokers enjoying a…
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Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 4
The cafes, bars and brasseries at the street corners of Paris are alluring, especially as evening descends. They attract residents and tourists alike to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant street life. The patrons socialize, play with their phone, have a smoke, gossip, flirt, or simply enjoy a meal. These sidewalk establishments also offer anyone…
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Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 3
This multi-part compilation is not a ‘best of’ selection; however, some of the sidewalk cafes featured are famous or historic. The photographs were captured mostly in passing. While we have not frequented each establishment, the idea is tempting and accomplishable. Click to see more of the series: Part 1 and Part 2. Parisian corner cafes, bars,…
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Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 2
This multi-part compilation is not a ‘best of’ selection; however, some of the sidewalk cafes featured are famous or historic. The photographs were captured many in passing. While we have not frequented every establishment, the idea is tempting and accomplishable. Click here to see Part 1 of the series. Parisian street corners come alive with…