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Monday June 8, 2009

News from Paris, France

Thief Pulls Off $8M Jewelry Heist In Paris (cbs.com)

Federer Wins His 1st French Open (sports.yahoo.com)

The baguettes can stay A tiny bakery provokes an international incident (economist.com)

Charms of Paris Tempt a Busy President (nytimes.com)

→ Find out what's been happening in Paris, France current events and news: read on!

Place Vendôme © photo: Amélie Dupont




Travel

Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces in Paris

Paris is well known for its idyllic parks - a leisurely stroll or walk through one of the well-manicured, pristine and often quaint gardens is a must. The New York Times describes the hidden gardens of Paris, however of the ones in plain sight, there truly are too many to list.  Let's therefore focus on some of the major parks and gardens found throughout the city.

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TRAVEL TIP:

Check out the new interactive Paris transit map to find out how to get to where you want to go!

 

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FRENCH EXPRESSION OF THE DAY:

Les grandes pensées viennent du coeur.

The greatest thoughts come from the heart. 

 

-Vauvenargues

What to wear in Paris

french fashion spotlight:

Going to France on vacation? Find out what to wear in Paris...


Photo: Amelie Dupont, Paris Tourist Office