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Paris Has Its Very Own Built In Christmas Tree

December 19, 2018 by jennifermdarling

They say Paris is the most romantic city in the world? Who exactly are “they?” I’m not sure, but they might be right. The Louvre at Night Even Parisian puddles are romantic. Disgusting. Every meal feels like a perfect meal here, but I highly recommend dinner at Le Petit Cler.A truly fantastic food experience at Les Papilles A beer from Frog Beer XVI So long to this beautiful city, where it feels like Christmas all winter long–particularly when the rain drenches […]

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No Other City is Quite Like This One

December 17, 2018 by jennifermdarling

In all the world, 38 cities are named Paris, but we can agree that none can come close to Paris, France. What cities with this name have you been to? I’ve only passed through Paris Texas, where they have their own version of The Eiffel Tower, donning a cowboy hat. Is it just me or do macaroons look much better than they taste? Did you know they are actually an Italian invention? views from a boat ride on the Seine […]

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The Catacombs of Paris / for the love of nike

Get Your Creep On In The Tunnels Beneath Paris

December 14, 2018 by jennifermdarling

More than 6 million human remains line the tunnel walls of the Catacombs of Paris, spanning 200 miles. This spooky place was created to utilize the city’s ancient stone mines (which were occasionally collapsing due to poor construction) and address the pressing issue of overflowing cemeteries. At first, the catacombs were unorganized, but with the leadership of Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury, the stacks became more orderly. The use of femurs and skulls to create patterns and designs is beyond creepy […]

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81 Stories Over Paris

December 12, 2018 by jennifermdarling

The Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument on earth. It was built for The World’s Fair in 1889, with the intention of being demolished in 1909. However, this famous structure was saved because the French Navy repurposed it into a giant radio antenna. At 1,063 ft high, The Eiffel Tower held the title of World’s Tallest Building for 41 years. It was dethroned by The Chrysler Building in 1930. Now both those buildings are drawfed by modern construction–but The Eiffel […]

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The Mona Lisa Really Isn’t All That Great

December 10, 2018 by jennifermdarling

Here I am, right out front of the museum that served as a royal palace for more than 2 centuries. Every monarch who called it home expanded the grounds more and more. Eventually, Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles, and the Louvre was never the main royal residence again. It’s transformation to art museum was largely the result of the French Revolution, displaying an impressive collection of art (and a good deal of it was stolen thanks to Napoleon). […]

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Catching that Parisian Sunrise

December 4, 2018 by jennifermdarling

My guy is a Points Wizard. He snagged this unbelievable room in Paris for 5 nights for FREE! Scroll down and you’ll find a video inside our room at The Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe. The hotel is only a few blocks from the Arc, which you can spot from the balcony along with The Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur. Don’t these pink velvet beauties match the sunrise that day?

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