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Steve MCCurry exhibition Paris

Steve Mc Curry exhibited for the first time in Paris

2021-12-222021-12-22 Elisabeth Perotin

From December 9, 2021 to May 29, 2022, the Maillol Museum in Paris will host a large-format retrospective of the most beautiful photographs by Steve McCurry, renowned contemporary press photographer. Continue reading Steve Mc Curry exhibited for the first time in Paris

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A crocodile in the sewers of Paris !

2021-12-212021-12-21 Elisabeth Perotin

If the sewers of Paris are used to meeting rats ,on March 7, 1984 their discovery is very different since they are in front of a crocodile ! Continue reading A crocodile in the sewers of Paris !

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Cole Porter in Paris show

2021-12-202024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Composer Cole Porter is one of the stars of this bustling Paris which, in the aftermath of the First World War, has become the new darling of scenic art. Continue reading Cole Porter in Paris show

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Discover the secrets of chocolate in Paris with “Choco Story”

2021-12-072021-12-07 Elisabeth Perotin

Choco Story is a museum dedicated to the history and making of chocolate. The museum is modern and informative, for parents and children. We travel around the place to discover the history of chocolate through illustrations, objects from the past and videos. Continue reading Discover the secrets of chocolate in Paris with “Choco Story”

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The Paris metro furniture at auction

2021-12-022021-12-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Nameplates, analogue platform clocks, boards,turnstiles … the RATP is auctioning more than two hundred furniture lots from the Paris metro, Continue reading The Paris metro furniture at auction

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The myterious lake of the Garnier Opera house

2021-11-192021-11-19 Elisabeth Perotin

Paris is a city full of well-hidden treasures. Among them is the lake located under the Opéra Garnier. Did you not know it existed? Continue reading The myterious lake of the Garnier Opera house

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Maison Ladurée for sale ?

2021-11-182021-11-18 Elisabeth Perotin

For several months now, Maison Ladurée has been facing competition and declining sales. Then, the Covid-19 arrived, and with it an economic crisis which left the famous pastry shop on its knees. Tired of war, the Holder group, current owner of Ladurée, decided to sell this internationally renowned brand. Continue reading Maison Ladurée for sale ?

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Place des Vosges, a place full of history

2021-11-172021-11-17 Elisabeth Perotin

First of the 5 royal squares in Paris, the Place des Vosges is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful squares in Paris. Continue reading Place des Vosges, a place full of history

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The most famous snail of Paris

2021-11-162021-11-16 Elisabeth Perotin

When you walk rue Montorgueil in Paris, you are struck by this large snail which supplants the facade of this legendary restaurant: L’escargot Montorgueil. Continue reading The most famous snail of Paris

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History of Stohrer, the oldest bakery of Paris

2021-11-162021-11-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Today, I’m taking you to the oldest pastry shop in Paris: the Stohrer pastry shop, rue Montorgueil, in the 2nd arrondissement. A place that is part of history, therefore, but also a true ode to gluttony that begins in the window … Continue reading History of Stohrer, the oldest bakery of Paris

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