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Hotel Molitor
Reopened a few years ago as a luxury hotel and spa, Molitor has not always been the same. Yet, regardless of its primary function, this amazing space was, is, and will probably always be a Parisian institution. First opened in 1929, the avant-garde Molitor was Paris' most famous swimming pool for 60 years, turning into ...
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Apple picking at La Cueillette de Gally
Just a few kilometres south west from Paris, right behind the Château de Versailles, lies a farm called La Ferme de Gally. It is divided in two parts: the actual farm where you can see cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, rabbits and pigs, and the fruits and vegetables farm where you can go pick your seasonal ...
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Centre Commercial Kids
Centre Commercial Kids, the kids' version of the famous Centre Commercial shop for adults and lifestyle, is located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, not far away from Canal Saint Martin. In French centre commercial means "mall" but you will quickly see this cute and hip boutique has nothing to do with the traditional huge shopping ...
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OUT OF TOWN
Contis-Plage, a family holiday go-to on the French Atlantic Coast
On the Atlantic coast of France, sometimes referred to as French California due to ongoing kilometers of beautiful sand beaches and very surfable (sometimes very big) waves, lies a tiny town called Contis-Plage a.k.a. Contis to the locals. It is one of the Landes region's best kept secret spot to spend an amazing family vacation. Located ...
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Auteuil Brasserie
On the edge of the 16th arrondissement, close to the Greenhouses of Auteuil and Roland Garros tennis courts, lies a restaurant dear to my heart. Growing up in Auteuil, I have seen this place change owners and concepts a few times over the years and I can say it's actual version is my favorite. Auteuil Brasserie is the ...
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Tartine et Chocolat on Boulevard Saint-Germain
The famous high-end brand Tartine et Chocolat, soon to celebrate 40 years of iconic French kids fashion, just renovated it's historical boutique in the center of Paris, on 266 boulevard Saint-Germain. The sophisticated delicate and soft atmosphere of the new shop is the result of a collaboration between Emilie Zannier, president and art director of ...
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The carousel at Jardin du Ranelagh
If you come to the Western part of Paris, the Jardin du Ranelagh is sure worth a little excursion with your children. It is one of those parks designed to make kids happy! Big lawns, playground, sandbox, poney riding, sweets shop, puppet theater, ping pong tables and of course the carousel! The Jardin du Ranelagh ...
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Folks and Sparrows coffee shop in Le Marais
If you are strolling through Le Marais, you will love stopping by Folks and Sparrows, be it for coffee, cake and tea or a quick lunch! Everything looks and is delicious! Located close to other favorites like Merci, Maison Plisson, Bonton and Aesop, the coffee shop makes you instantly forget the crowded boulevards of Paris and feel ...
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Little Cabari on rue de Grenelle
After existing online for almost three years, the modern and colorful high-end French kids design brand Little Cabari just opened its first real boutique on rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. I love their playful and whimsical yet chic universe and it has been a lovely experience getting to see all of ...
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Smallable store in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
A few months ago, the online kids department store Smallable finally opened its first physical store in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. After seven years of online success, it is great news that a curated selection of their best fashion, design, toys and decoration can finally be seen in the flesh in Paris. More than 450 beautiful brands ...
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