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Vick

jessymessy.com | December 3rd 2009 by Jessy

So I promised a post about Vick. Vick. Hmmm. Where to start? So Vick is a guy in my class. I didn’t know him very well before we went to Paris. My corridor-mate Håkan was supposed to go with us originally, but he couldn’t come because of read more

deanhanmer

THE LOUVRE

Dean Hanmer | December 3rd 2009 by Dean Hanmer

Day three in Paris brought us to the Louvre.  Masterpiece after masterpiece hanging side by side in the greatest art museum in the world.Our apartment is just a couple of blocks from the Tuileries Garden, which leads on to the Louvre, a mas read more

deanhanmer

MUSEE DE L' ORANGERIE

Dean Hanmer | December 3rd 2009 by Dean Hanmer

Out the door at 10 a.m. after a breakfast of pastries and coffee in the apartment.  It feels good to start a little slower today.  My legs and feet have an odd mix of aches and pains from all of the walking we have done and I'll do my read more

Iheartparis

L'Avant-Comptoir

I Heart Paris | December 3rd 2009

There are certain times of day to do certain types of things in Paris. There are meal times, and these are observed. Breakfast is at breakfast time, lunch is at lunch time and supper is at supper time. You can indulge in a cake if it's been 4pm and 6 read more

ChickNamedHermia

Did I mention….

A Chick Named Hermia | December 3rd 2009

…..that I’m ringing in the New Year in Paris? No? Really? I didn’t? ……… Well I am. =D read more

ShannonElizabeth

Traveling Solo — Yay or Nay?

The Traveling Scholar | December 3rd 2009 by Shannon

I’m in the middle of revising for upcoming exams, but am taking a much-needed break to figure out some traveling over the Christmas vacation! I am going to Malta to visit family from the 13th through the 18th, but have also been toying with th read more

paparazzo

Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M

VegasPaparazzi | December 3rd 2009

H & M Hennes & Mauritz FANTASY, MAGIC, FASHION! SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M’S UNFORGETTABLE PARIS PARTY DECEMBER 1st, 2009: Kate Bosworth, Eva Herzigova and Nadja Auermann partied together with fashionistas in a magical world in Paris to read more

Day Trip from Paris: Reims and Champagne tours

EuroCheapo Travel Blog | December 3rd 2009

Reims' Notre Dame Cathedral. Photo: RuiPereira By Liz Webber— Looking for an easy day trip from your Paris vacation? Why not visit Reims (oddly pronounced with a nasal “Ranse”), the coronation site of French kings and the epicenter read more

andy9192

How Would You Make Auto Shows Suck Less? [Question Of The Day]

Auto Info News - Auto Blog | December 3rd 2009 by Andy Balasis

Auto shows suck. Half the reveals are lame crossovers and the dry ice and laser shows, when even used anymore, could give someone epileptic fits. It all reeks of the industry trying too hard. How would you fix them? Our answer? Less reveals, not mor read more

andy9192

Ford Sets Record For Biggest Tweetup [Car Twats]

Auto Info News - Auto Blog | December 3rd 2009 by Andy Balasis

OMG!!1! This must’ve totally been Ford’s proudest. Moment. Ever. [ PRNewswire ] Go here to see the original: Ford Sets Record For Biggest Tweetup [Car Twats] read more

modernemama

Window Shopping (Paris)

Beach House | December 3rd 2009 by modernemama

Knoll: Eero Saarinen Table & Chairs - Boulevard Saint-GermainBaccarat: Crystal Chandelier - Place de la MadeleineMichel Cluizel: Chocolate Shoe - Louboutin, I imagine - Rue St. HonoréMaille: Mustard - Place de la Madeleine read more

parisiensalon

Lost in Paris

Parisien Salon | December 3rd 2009

Story by Linda Donahue Emma Lindsay lost it in Paris. So did Michael Fitzgerald. But both were let in on a little-known secret that allowed them to keep their wits about them and, in at least one case, reunite them with that which was lost. “I lef read more

Gunter

Verviers 1940-1945 (Juin 1940)

European Center of Military History | December 3rd 2009 by Gunter G. Gillot Jr

SAMEDI 1 JUIN 1940 Nuit calme, temps couvert, larges éclaircies. 1100-H, passage de troupes de l’Est à l’Ouest. Des badauds au centre, les regardent. Une affiche placée la veille, annonce que les coupures mises en circulation par la Ville sont read more

MrNorris

The Banana Dance Haus

Entartete Musik | December 3rd 2009 by Gavin Plumley

When is a house not a house? When you're designing it for Josephine Baker. The great American expat settled in Paris after her riotous success appearing practically nude at the Théatre des Champs-Élysées. A perennial tour-de-force, she returned to read more

stimpdawg

Sightseeing and Food

Monkeying Around the World | December 2nd 2009 by Jen

Ivan, Jennifer and I went to Notre Dame on October 26, 2009.  It’s very impressive inside.  The stained glass windows are very pretty. We took a walk on Ille St. Louis Island.  There are lots of quaint shops on the island.  read more

resi

*CHINESE NEW YEAR _ PARiS

welcome welcome welcome | December 2nd 2009 by resika

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Elisaf

El edificio del Museo de Orsay en París

Serendipity, los viajes y los lugares del mundo | December 2nd 2009 by Elisa

Me gusta particularmente el Museo de Orsay en Paris, ese museo muy recomendado en Francia por aquéllos que aman a los artistas emblemáticos del impresionismo : Toulouse-Lautrec, Gauguin, Manet, Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, y tantos otros… Orsay es u read more

ulvi69

Fontainebleau Activities

Paris Travel Guide, attractions, tips, information, hotels,… | December 2nd 2009 by ulvi69

Real Tennis Demonstration Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 10:00 The address for further information : Salle du Jeu de Paume du Palais National Tel. : 01.64.22.47.67 Horse-drawn carriage drives Departures from Porte Doree : (Every day) 10:3 read more

ulvi69

The Forest of Fontainebleau

Paris Travel Guide, attractions, tips, information, hotels,… | December 2nd 2009 by ulvi69

One of the major forests in France The former hunting park of the Palace Well known for its large boulders Around sixty kilometres southeast of Paris, France Surrounded by a territory of 280 square kilometers Placed in the southwestern part read more

MorganLynch

Disneyland Paris - alles erleben

Event Reisen | December 2nd 2009 by Morgan

Schon über 50 Jahre ist es her, dass das erste Disneyland eröffnet wurde. Doch die Themenparks haben keineswegs ihren Charme über die Zeit verloren. Ganz im Gegenteil: Disney will sein Märchenreich sogar noch ausweiten. Bald eröffnet in Shanghai read more

luxurytraveller

A Strike At The Art Of Paris

Luxique Luxury Travel | December 2nd 2009 by luxurytraveller

Some of the most important museums in Paris have been hit by strike action. Parts of the Louvre, as well as the Pompidou Centre and the Musée d’Orsay, were closed on Wednesday. The strikers are upset about a government policy to replace only one read more

miqrogroove

Give Me The G-Strap!

The X File of Yulya X’s Fashion World | December 2nd 2009 by miqrogroove

If it’s not because of Russian model Anna Selezneva, I would have totally missed this hidden treasure and above all, important detail from the stylish French fashion house Givenchy: an extra strap, which goes around the heel of those gorg read more

agencyaspen

Night Photography Selections

Agency Aspen - Wedding and Occasion Photography | December 2nd 2009 by Scott Huber

Entrance to the East Bank Esplanade A series of photos taken over the course of several years.  The images are taken with a heavy tripod typically very late at night, and are longer exposures.  Many of the photos were taken for the NWBCA “Cre read more

agencyaspen

Night Photography Selections

Agency Aspen - Wedding and Occasion Photography | December 2nd 2009 by Scott Huber

Entrance to the East Bank Esplanade A series of photos taken over the course of several years.  The images are taken with a heavy tripod typically very late at night, and are longer exposures.  Many of the photos were taken for the NWBCA “Cre read more

megancriley

What do Paris road signs mean?

The Big Fat World | December 2nd 2009 by megan riley

I have such an affinity for foreign signs, so much that this collection is strictly Paris. This city has an over abundance of quirky signs that would delight anyone. Please enjoy!! Yikes! Found this in the Metro, kinda looks like your soul is being z read more

divissima

H&M presenta la colección de Sonia Rykiel en París

Divissima - Donde la diva eres tu | December 2nd 2009 by Divissima

Uno de los edificios más emblemáticos de París, el Grand ... read more

LostNCheeseland

Their Day Will Come...

Lost In Cheeseland | December 2nd 2009 by Lindsey

In an article published on the Global Postlast week, America was listed as the 3rd  fattest country in the world, followed by Germany in a close 4th. France was nowhere to be seen on this list. Yet just a few weeks ago, women everywhere breathe read more

LostNCheeseland

Their Day Will Come...

Lost In Cheeseland | December 2nd 2009 by Lindsey

In an article published on the Global Postlast week, America was listed as the 3rd  fattest country in the world, followed by Germany in a close 4th. France was nowhere to be seen on this list. Yet just a few weeks ago, women everywhere breathe read more

chicodogs

Michael Jackson’s Kids, Kate Gosselin Are Among ‘Most Fascina…

Celebrity Violence - Violent & Funny Hollywood | December 2nd 2009 by Chad

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson’s children are among Barbara Walters‘ most fascinating people of the year. ABC says Walters’ upcoming special, “The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009,” will include a profile read more

ericajoh

Romantique: Five Top Tips for a Honeymoon in Paris

Travel Blissful | December 2nd 2009 by Erica Johansson

TEXT: Benjamin Parker Arguably, Paris is the most romantic city in the world, so what better place to have a honeymoon? Here’s a selection of tips for honeymooners in the City of Love: 1. Check out the Latin Quarter, particularly the St. Germ read more