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Controversy stirs over McDonald's Opening at the Carrousel du Louvre
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Oct 8, 2009
Like fries with that Caravaggio print? Some art lovers and professionals are unhappy with plans by fast-food behemoth McDonald's to open a location in Paris at the Carrousel du Louvre,... Full Story »
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Nuit Blanche Celebrations This Saturday in Paris
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Oct 2, 2009
White nights in Paris may be common enough, but tomorrow evening marks the seventh edition of "Nuit Blanche", a free annual event in which hundreds of contemporary artists and performers... Full Story »
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This Weekend in Paris: European Heritage Days
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Sep 18, 2009
This weekend, for the occasion of Europe's annual "Heritage Days" event, hundreds of historical buildings, monuments, seats of government and other noteworthy sites customarily closed or only partially open to... Full Story »
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Paris Photographer Willy Ronis Dies at 99
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Sep 13, 2009
Willy Ronis, one of the last great photographers of 20th century Paris, died this weekend at the age of 99. Born in 1910 to Ukrainian and Lithuanian parents who... Full Story »
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September in Paris: A Solid Bet
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Aug 30, 2009
A less-expensive alternative to an April or August trip, September in Paris is more pleasant than reputed. Clear skies and crisp air are actually more common in September than in... Full Story »
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Picasso Museum Free Sunday Before Closure
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Aug 23, 2009
The Picasso Museum is gearing up to close its doors for heavy-duty renovations starting August 24th, but will be opening its doors for free Sunday, August 23rd ahead of the... Full Story »
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Veteran Paris Visitor? A Few Tours For You...
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Aug 18, 2009
An article from the AP this week gives a good rundown of guided tours for visitors who've been to Paris on several occasions and are looking for more specialized... Full Story »
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Something fishy this way comes in the Seine...
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Aug 12, 2009
When people ask whether the Seine, that famous riverthat bifurcates Paris, is swimmable, they're often met with an incredulous laugh: "It's so polluted, most fish wouldn't go near it." But... Full Story »
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Paris in August: The Luxurious Lag
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Aug 6, 2009
To borrow briefly from Charles Baudelaire, Paris in August often seems to capture the French poet's notion of luxe, calme, et volupt-- which translates roughly to "luxury, calm, and... Full Story »
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Paris Plage is Back (Despite the Storms)
About.com - Paris Travel Guide &bull Jul 24, 2009
Despite schizophrenic storm systems that are making outdoor activities less than enticing moment, Paris has re-inaugurated its Seine-side beach, "Paris Plage", for an eighth consecutive run. Check out our guide... Full Story »
