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Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 18th Arrondissement

When most people think of the 18th arrondissement in Paris, one image comes to mind: cobblestoned Montmarte, with the white-domed Sacré-Cœur Basilica watching over the city, the Place du Tertre and its artists and easels, and cafés that look like … Continue reading

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A Page from 29 Days to France: Getting the Essentials Sorted

For those of us who have moved to France, we know there’s a moment that comes right after the dream becomes reality — when the plan lands, your feet finally hit French soil, and you realize… Okay, now what? It’s … Continue reading

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Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 7th Arrondissement

Home of undoubtedly the most famous Parisian landmark (she peeks out from the Haussmannian buildings to say coucou), the 7th arrondissement certainly does not get skipped by tourists. But, this Left Bank quartier boasts so much more than the Eiffel … Continue reading

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Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 5th Arrondissement

The Latin Quarter, La Sorbonne, Rue Mouffetard, the Panthéon, the Jardin des Plantes and so much more — that’s what you’ll find in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. I spent a lot of time here when I was a student. … Continue reading

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Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 6th Arrondissement

The 6th arrondissement, or as I like to call it, quintessential Paris-ville, is one of the most central neighborhoods in the city. It’s also one of the oldest — the Left Bank of the Seine has been inhabited since ancient … Continue reading