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A few months ago the florist down the street, the one that sold tulips for hundreds of euros a piece, closed and I could not be happier when I saw the Dammann logo appear! For me, Dammann (the n is pronounced) is the discreet but true authentic Parisian tea brand. Made by and for real tea lovers. …
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The Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées has many treasures, not always easy to find. One of them is the beautiful Hotel Marcel Dassault, the Parisian headquarters of auction house Artcurial, on the corner of the Avenue Montaigne currently hosting the auction of 5-star hotel The Ritz’ furniture. …
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Fashion designer Alexis Mabille (Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme,..) did it again. After the black dresses he designed for the supermarket chain Monoprix in 2013 (aren’t black dresses like white shirts, you never have enough of them?), you can now buy the most beautiful wedding outfit ever while doing your groceries. …
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If you would like to push the refresh button when it comes to your knowledge of French music, this article may help. While many parties in France still end with Claude Francois or Dalida, there are so many new French talents, it is too bad to miss out on any of them. I have made a list of what my friends and I are currently listening to. …
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Let Christmas be an excuse to offer yourself or your loved ones a little piece of Paris. I have done some shopping for you to make a highly Parisian selection of ideas: the Parisian wishlist. All of these gifts can be ordered online (just click on the images) and shipped to your home right in time! …
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Reading all books and articles written about la Parisienne would be a full time job. The more I read, the more I get somehow uncomfortable, it seems as if the Parisian woman is turned into a concept instead of a beautiful source of inspiration based on actual people…Time for a reality check ! …
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Eventhough this blog is not a city guide, I often come by some great places or spots I really want to share with you. I try to do so regularly enabling those lucky guys going to Paris to have an updated list of hot spots. These are the ones I would advice not to miss out on at the moment:
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