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Photos of the Week – Tuileries Gardens
Back in Paris this week, trying to recover from our renovation stint! A favourite cousin came through Paris so we spent a delightful afternoon catching up in the Tuileries at Café Diane because it really does have the best view.
Posted in Flowers & gardens, Paris, Restaurants
Tagged boatman in the tuilerie, Café Diane, Tuileries
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The Tuileries Gardens in Spring and a Chess Tournament
Jean Michel and I have just had lunch at Café Diane in the Tuileries Gardens for the first time this year. It was wonderful sitting under the trees on the edge of the duck pond lined with sweet-smelling pink hyacinths … Continue reading
Posted in Art, France, Paris, Restaurants
Tagged Café Diane, chess tournament, Tuileries Gardens
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Five Places to Lunch near the Louvre in Paris
Visiting the Louvre can be tiring particularly when you try and take in too much at a time. When your feet are aching and you’re hungry, you want to find a place to relax that’s hassle-free and has friendly service. … Continue reading

Posted in Paris, Restaurants
Tagged Café de l'Imprimerie, Café Diane, Café Louise, restaurants in Paris, Royal Valois, Véro Dodat
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