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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Monday, February 16, 2015

Janet Hubbard’s “Bordeaux: The Bitter Finish” a vineyard mystery and the world of fine wine (excerpt) – part one 1855 A History of the Bordeaux Classification Dewey Markham Jr. Link: http://awomansparis.com/2015/01/06/janet-hubbards-bordeaux-the-bitter-finish-a-vineyard-mystery-and-the-world-of-fine-wine-excerpt-part-one/

Adventures in Andalucia : Seville by Kasia This year we decided to embark on an adventure in celebration of one year ending and another beginning. Where better than beneath the Spanish sun? Our journey began in Seville. Home became Hotel Casa 1800, a historic palace-house turned boutique hotel, located in the heart of the Santa Cruz barrio. Link: http://www.loveinthecityoflights.com/adventures-in-andalucia-seville/

Blog Archive Shorten Your Wait at St.-Chapelle - Many visitors want to go to Sainte Chapelle, the only chapel in Paris that you have to pay to enter (because it’s no longer used for religious services, as it’s inside the Palais de Justice (Supreme Court) walls. Link: http://www.theparisblog.com/shorten-wait-st-chapelle/

Saturday Lunch at Atelier Francois Baschet Last Saturday afternoon I was invited to an event that could only happen in Paris. My friend Michelle , also from New York and living in Paris, has been telling me for years about an artist friend who has an open house lunch at his studio in the Latin Quarter every Saturday. Link: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IPreferParis/~3/2VDlUJ2ATHE/saturday-lunch-at-atelier-francois-baschet-.html

Paris Magnum, now through March 28, 2015 by Loui Franke Take a photographic journey of Paris from the 1930’s to the present day at the recently opened exhibit, Paris Magnum. The capital’s social and political history are portrayed along with the glitter, the great fashions and, of course, the celebrities. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/paris-magnum-now-through-march-28-2015/

Ultramod… by Virginia How do I love thee? I cannot count the ways. This millinery shop in Paris is like stepping back in time and I could stay there for hours. My companions never seem to feel the love as much as I do. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2015/01/ultramod.html

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Monday, February 16, 2015 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2015/02/paris_in_6_links_february_19_2015/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Friday, February 13, 2015

6 Things to Do in France in 2015 by Marjorie In case any of those twinkles represent the possibility of travel in the year ahead, I’d like to offer a few suggestions. If you’re thinking of making a trip to France, below are ideas you might consider. Some are annual events and others are weekly or daily opportunities. Link: http://www.marjorierwilliams.com/2787/6-things-to-do-in-france-in-2015/

Metro Station of the Month: Assemblee Nationale 2 The Assemblee Nationale is similar to the Congress in the U.S. On the platform are posters with bold graphics of some of the ideas and values the French Constitution conveys. A few panels contain copy about how the Assemblee Nationale was started after the revolution and its mission. Link: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IPreferParis/~3/blJfD_wE-6w/metro-station-of-the-month-assemblee-nationale-2.html

All those Love Locks on Paris Bridges? It’s Time for them to Go by Diane Stamm You know all those love locks clamped onto Paris bridges? Well, it’s time for them to go. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/all-those-love-locks-paris-bridges-its-time-them-g/

Paris Through My Lens by Virginia Le quai “It’s Paris, it raining.” I heard that my first trip to Paris in 2007. Some things never change. Of course it does, and you seize the moment to capture the reflections, the mood. Paris at it’s best I think. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2015/01/le-quai.html

The Parisienne by Nathalie Theparisienne D’abord, Catherine B bien sur la papesse, ou plutôt l‘antiquaire de Chanel et Hermès. Une véritable référence internationale. D’ailleurs, elle vient de faire une exposition chez Liberty à Londres pour fêter ses 20 ans ! Et puis il y a Justine Red. Link: http://www.theparisienne.fr/2015/01/la-decouverte-de-la-rue-guisarde-boire-manger/

Hugging in France: Don’t ever hug a French person (and what to do instead) by Diane If you plop yourself down on a park bench in the U.S. and watch people come and go, you’ll undoubtedly see people of all ages meet and greet each other with a hug. Some are just friendly, quick hugs and others are more loving and romantic. Link: http://ouiinfrance.com/2015/01/06/hugging-in-france-dont-ever-hug-a-french-person/

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Friday, February 13, 2015 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2015/02/paris_in_6_links_february_18_2015/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Thursday, February 12, 2015

Why Paris is the Fashion capitol of the World by Katja Kozlevcar We call Paris one of the four fashion capitals, together with Milan, New York and London, but truly Paris is nothing less but the only fashion capital of the world. We aren’t stating that just out of pure love for the City of Lights but merely as a fact. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/why-paris-fashion-capitol-world/

Deux Amies by Virginia Don’t you just love it when you download your photos and find a photo you didn’t even remember taking? That is the case here. I really can’t pinpoint where it was taken but loved these two friends sharing the blanket to ward off the chilly November weather. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2015/01/deux-amies.html

SO LONG, 2014 2014 was a good year. Like all years, a year of transitions, but this one involved a particularly big one. This year I officially shook of my student status and got a big girl job. I started to brew my own beer. We adopted a kitten, darling Jefferson. My brother had a baby. We travelled to Turkey. Link: http://www.dequelleplaneteestu.com/2015/01/02/long-2014/

Le Camion Qui Fume by Trailblazer Travel Books (The Smoking Truck), owned by Kristin Frederick, a California native who graduated from French culinary school is the real deal. Track them down for a trip down memory lane with a twist a la francaise. Come to Mamma! Tell them No Worries Paris sent you. Link: http://noworriesparis.com/2015/01/02/le-camion-qui-fume-artisianal-burgers-from-a-foodtruck/

Les lanternes by Virginia When Mary and Peter and I get together in Paris, there is just no telling what we will find. Last November, we wandered around and found this little alley. Peter went ahead to scout out an exit, then we followed. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2015/01/les-lanternes.html

Blog Archive Eiffel Tower Skating Rink - Can’t make it to the Alps for a winter sport vacation? There’s another option high in the air for enjoying leisure time in the great outdoors. Almost 200 feet up off the ground, the Eiffel Tower skating rink allows you to swirl and slide inside the monument itself. Open through February! Link: http://www.theparisblog.com/eiffel-tower-skating-rink/

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Thursday, February 12, 2015 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2015/02/paris_in_6_links_february_12_2015/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Friday, January 30, 2015

Fondation Louis Vuitton by Kasia Paris is a city steeped in history, with rarely a modern structure in sight. This is why the Fondation Louis Vuitton is such an important and monumental museum and cultural center for Paris. It not only houses art, but in my opinion it personifies art. Link: http://www.loveinthecityoflights.com/fondation-louis-vuitton/

Crème Brûlée: recipe for a decadent French dessert by Trailblazer Travel Books Unexpected company? Whip this up with simple ingredients that you most likely have in your cuisine. Here’s one of my favorite recipes that can be prepared in less than half an hour. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Link: http://noworriesparis.com/2014/12/11/creme-brulee-recipe-for-a-decadent-french-dessert/

The Parisienne by Nathalie Theparisienne Le collectif Magnum est créé au lendemain de la seconde guerre mondiale par Capa, Cartier Bresson et Seymour. Link: http://www.theparisienne.fr/2014/12/paris-magnum-exposition-voir-absolument/

Dior Avenue Montaigne = Paris Perfect by Vicki Dior in Avenue Montaigne was Paris perfect. The pale pink hanging chandelier was a show stopper. I couldn’t take my eyes away from this street-scape. I loved the oversize scale, the simplicity yet generosity of their holiday celebration. Link: http://vickiarcher.com/2014/12/dior-avenue-montaigne-paris-perfect/

A View of the Provencal Day by Tongue In Cheek In France that means it starts with a walk to the bakery for a baguette. But I had a brioche because, why not. We walked across the street to a classic old time cafe on the corner and had hot chocolate to go with our brioche. You see often bakeries in France do not have coffee or a place to sit. Link: http://willows95988.typepad.com/tongue_cheek/2014/12/a-view-of-the-day.html

The Amazing Story of Loc-Dieu by Christian Hery As the oldest Cistercian abbey in Aveyron, France it might seem like a square of stones laying in the countryside. However there’s something magical about Loc-Dieu — means ‘God’s location’— and it’s sort of a miracle as such an harmony has survived through centuries. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/amazing-story-loc-dieu/

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Friday, January 30, 2015 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2015/01/paris_in_6_links_january_30_2015/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Endangered Villages by Sue Aran Many years ago I attended a reading with a friend of mine at a wonderful travel store in Seattle, Washington, called Wide World Travel, when she and I first considered the possibility of buying and sharing a house amongst our families in France. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/endangered-villages/

Place Vendome, Is There Anywhere More Romantic? by Vicki Place Vendôme, is there anywhere more romantic? No, I don’t think so. Link: http://vickiarcher.com/2014/12/place-vendome-anywhere-romantic/

Grand Palais: Paris has largest indoor ice rink by Trailblazer Travel Books No snow yet but ice skating is ON right now in Paris. The incredible setting is the Grand Palais. For 15 euros (adults) and 10 euros (children 3 to 12) you can strap on skates which are included in the price and glide around under the fanciful glass roof. Link: http://noworriesparis.com/2014/12/13/grand-palais-paris-has-largest-indoor-ice-rink/

Blog Archive Made in France! - Le Syndicat is the self-proclaimed “Organization in Defense of French Spirits” and, as such, focuses strictly on French ingredients. Link: http://www.theparisblog.com/made-france/

Gare au Gorille, Paris–A Great New Beast of a Bistro in Les Batignolles, B+ Though Gare au Gorille is both a bad pun** and the title of a 1952 song by French musician Georges Brassens, what you really need to know is that it’s also the name of a charming and very good new bistro in the Batignolles district of the 17th Arrondissement in Paris. Link: http://www.alexanderlobrano.com/restaurant-reviews/gare-au-gorille-paris-a-great-new-beast-of-a-bistro-in-les-batignolles-b/

Galeries Lafayette 40 Blvd. Haussmann, 75009Metro: Chausee-d’AntinHoliday windows are up till January 4, 2015  http://www.galerieslafayette.com Christmas/Holiday Tour of Paris for 2014 Paris is magical during the holidays and I am happy to announce a special Christmas/Holiday Tour of Paris for 2014. Link: http://www.ipreferparis.net/2014/12/christmas-in-paris-2014-galeries-lafayette-.html

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2015/01/paris_in_6_links_february_2_2015/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Friday, December 12, 2014

Le #vineinparis du dimanche – rue des Martyrs by Nathalie Theparisienne Rue des Martyrs – premier aperçu ! Elle a tant à offrir. Link: http://www.theparisienne.fr/2014/11/le-vineinparis-du-dimanche-rue-des-martyrs/

DREAMY GIVERNY Giverny is a magical place. I went for the first time with my mom in 2007, as she is a big fan of Monet’s work. Went and it was the opening day of the season I remember, we forgot to check when it opened and by chance it was that day. Link: http://www.dequelleplaneteestu.com/2014/11/02/dreamy-giverny/

November 2014 Eye Need to Do’s: An American in Paris, Sam Gross, Paris Photo, and Marquis de Sade An American in ParisBelieve it or not, the iconic An American in Paris was never a stage show. Jean-Luc Choplin, in association with Broadway producers Van Kaplan and Stuart Oken are adapting the beloved musical film for the stage and how fitting it is the premiere is in Paris. Link: http://www.ipreferparis.net/2014/11/november-2014-eye-need-to-dos-an-american-in-paris-sam-gross-paris-photo-and-marquis-de-sade.html

gone fishin’ : le verre volé sur mer, 75010 by Aaron Ayscough The stakes are high in Paris when an established, beloved restaurant like cave-à-manger pioneer Le Verre Volé opens a seafood sequel, in this case the drily-dubbed Le Verre Volé Sur Mer. Not because Parisians are discerning about seafood. Link: http://notdrinkingpoison.blogspot.com/2014/11/le-verre-vole-sur-mer-75010.html

Perugino, Maitre de Raphael / Perugino, Raphael’s master by Rosemary Flannery A superb exhibition on Italian Renaissance master Perugino is currently being hosted by the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris. Piero di Cristoforo Vannucci was born circa 1445-1450 in Citta della Pieve, a small city near Umbria’s capital, Perugia; his artistic training began here. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/perugino-maitre-de-raphael-perugino-raphaels-maste/

Bleu, blanc et rouge by Virginia Le Bonaparte, soon to be my neighborhood! I took this last November while waiting for the bus just across the street. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2014/11/bleu-blanc-et-rouge.html

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Friday, December 12, 2014 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2014/12/paris_in_6_links_december_12_2014/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Thursday, December 11, 2014

The Pont Levant de la Rue de Crimée and its Sounds WHEN IT WAS BUILT in 1885, this pont levant, or lifting bridge, was at the cutting edge of technology. With its mechanism hidden in the sewers below and using pressurised water from the Paris drinking water system to power it, this was the first hydraulically operated bridge in Paris. Link: http://soundlandscapes.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/the-pont-levant-de-la-rue-de-crimee-and-its-sounds/

Men’s Stores in Paris: El Ganso by Doni Belau Guys guide to Paris, no I can’t write that. But I do want to throw a bone to the 30% of our readers who are men. I happened to be married to one, coincidentally, and this past week we discovered a new, shouldn’t be well-kept secret in the Marais, El Ganso. Link: http://girlsguidetoparis.com/mens-stores-paris-el-ganso/

Saturday Art Saves: Bellerby & Co. Globemakers by Tongue In Cheek Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on fire to create. Those who inspire art to flow where it may. Link: http://willows95988.typepad.com/tongue_cheek/2014/11/saturday-art-saves-bellerby-co-globemakers.html

Sunday Church Series – Les Colonnes by Virginia There are so many beautiful churches in Paris to choose from. Although the larger, more well known ones are so well cared for and attract thousands of tourists, I’m drawn back again and again to the smaller churches, like one of Paris’ oldest, Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2014/11/sunday-church-series-les-colonnes.html

Millesimes 62 : Le Royal Monceau, Raffles, Paris : Petrossian : Clarins News & Les Fées Pâtissières Buzz by Margaret Kemp Discreet, behind bay and olive trees, you’ll wish you’d discovered Millesimes  62 seven years ago when Stéphane and Sarah Savorgnan took over. He’s from Mountauban, ex- Moulin de Mougins with Roger Vergé : Potager du Roi, Versailles, Chez Georges. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/millesimes-62-le-royal-monceau-raffles-paris-petro/

Paris city guide by Farfelue Carette is one of those spots in Paris to come for a lovely Parisian cafe experience. Link: http://www.farfelue.com/carette/

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Thursday, December 11, 2014 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2014/12/paris_in_6_links_december_11_2014/

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Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Thursday, November 20, 2014

Blog Archive Paris in Motion : Part 5 - Another armchair trip to the City of Light. This has become quite a popular video genre! Link: http://www.theparisblog.com/paris-motion-part-5/

How to Use Herbes de Provence by Wini Moranville Add an unmistakably French angle to your cooking with this wonderfully fragrant herb blend. As its name suggests, herbes de Provence hails from the South of France; the fragrant blend gathers up herbs that grow in abundance in Provence. Link: http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/how-use-herbes-de-provence/

Blog Archive Paris on the Silver Screen - To see where scenes from your film set in Paris were shot, check out Set in Paris Movie Tours, which have daily walking and small bus tours in English from their cool Latin Quarter headquarters. Bonus points for their blog post Top Ten Music Videos Shot in Paris. Link: http://www.theparisblog.com/paris-silver-screen/

France to outlaw single-use plastic bags by 2016 France is set to become the latest nation to ban single-use plastic bags in shops following a vote in the National Assembly Friday on a wide-ranging Energy Transition bill. Link: http://www.thisfrenchlife.com/thisfrenchlife/2014/10/france-to-outlaw-single-use-plastic-bags-by-2016.html

7 Things that surprised me on our Uniworld France river cruise by Diane If you’ve been following the blog, you know that Tom and I went on a Bordeaux river cruise aboard the Uniworld River Royale back in May and had a spectacular time discovering all that the Bordeaux area had to offer. Link: http://ouiinfrance.com/2014/10/13/7-things-that-surprised-me-on-our-uniworld-france-river-cruise/

Paris Through My Lens by Virginia Novembre à Paris Dripping in glorious vines. Link: http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2014/10/novembre-paris.html

Paris in 6 Links at 300 Stations, Thursday, November 20, 2014 has been published on 300 Stations at http://300stations.com/2014/11/paris_in_6_links_november_20_2014/

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