Galeries Lafayette
Famous for its fashion and luxury items, this massive department store is located in the 9th arrondissement behind the Opera Garnier. History The store was founded in 1895 by Théophile Bader and...
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Jardin d’Acclimatation – A Day Out with the Kids
If you’re looking for a fun day out with the family, the “Jardin d’Acclimatation” is a guaranteed hit for kids of all ages. Situated in the bois de Boulogne, this amusement park and zoo offers plenty...
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Just outside Paris – Parc de Sceaux
To us, the Parc de Sceaux always used to mean “Cherry Blossom Picnics”, but it is so much more than that! Situated to the south of Paris, the ‘Parc de Sceaux’ comprises of the Chateau, the formal...
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Sugar Daze – American Cupcakes in Paris
It might seem strange to find an ‘American’ Cupcake review on Smarter ‘Paris’, but there is some logic! We are all about sharing insiders’ tips to Paris, and Sugar Daze fits right in. Despite not...
View ArticleChamp de Mars
Le Parc du Champ de Mars is much more than just the garden around La Tour Eiffel. Stretching out in front of the tower, the garden is home to tree lined walkways, has a host of activities for children...
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Infographic – Paris in figures
Paris is the most visited city in the world, it is the most romantic place on earth with millions of lights shining on its cobbled little streets. We have put together a few figures and numbers to...
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Top Views Worth Paying for in Paris
We have selected the top views of Paris that are worth paying for. We all love wandering through the streets of Paris and savoring that magical feeling of getting lost and then finding our way again....
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Paris Plages 2015
From July 20th, whether you are with your family or with friends, rush to the Hôtel-de-Ville, the voie Georges-Pompidou (right bank, down the Louvre) or the bassin de la Villette to take advantage of...
View ArticleLa Galette des Rois in Paris
‘La galette des Rois’, or the ‘three kings cake’, is a big thing in Paris. If you pass by any of Paris’s boulangeries or patisseries between the Epiphany (Jan 6th) and Mardi Gras, you will see a...
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Did you get your Muguet?
On May 1st, if you’re in Paris, or anywhere in France, you’re sure to notice people selling ‘lily of the valley’ (muguet in french) at every metro station and street corner. The country’s florists also...
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