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Photos of the Week – First Arrondissement
Back in Paris after a month’s cycling holiday in Germany, we’re having lovely weather so I’ve been catching up with friends especially in my neighbourhood, the first arrondissement, so I have some new photos of Paris. You may remember another photo … Continue reading
Photos of the Week – Spring in Paris
We have just spent a week in Paris and are returning to Blois tomorrow for two weeks. I’m so looking forward to it! Although spring is present in Paris, it pales in comparison with the Loire Valley! Here are some … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Flowers & gardens, Paris
Tagged bourse du commerce, magnolias, spring in Paris, the Night Revellers' Kiosk
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Photos of the Week – Sun in Paris in Winter
We have been starved for sun in Paris recently so when it came out at last this weekend, I had a field day! The Bourse du Commerce is beautiful inside as well!
Slow Walking on Rue du Louvre
Now if you happen to walk down Rue du Louvre, with your back to the Seine, you should stay on the left side until you come to the remains of a stone wall that is actually part of the fortress … Continue reading

Posted in France, French customs, Paris, Sightseeing
Tagged astrological clock, bourse du commerce, Louis Philippe, Louvre, rue du Louvre
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