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An Evening in Paris

An evening in Paris… very few things in life are more lovely. This is one of my favorite views in Paris…especially at night. There are few more iconic images in the world than the Eiffel Tower. Seeing it always brings music to my mind and stimulates my imagination. Do you …

Not Quite Midnight in Paris

Last night I watched Midnight in Paris. I absolutely love this movie. It captures the feel of Paris and really makes me long to return. I’ve visited Paris several times through the years but it is never enough. I love to go there and stroll along the Seine or sit …

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A Rainy Night in Paris

This photo is a couple of years old but I saw it and thought it’d be fun to share anyway. I took this in September 2009 on my first night in Paris for that trip. It was a delightfully rainy night. I had just finished dinner at this cafe where …

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Looking Down the Hallway

One of my favorite hallways ANYWHERE can be found in Paris, France at the Opera House that is the location of the infamous Phantom of the Opera. Yes, this hallways is at the Palais Garnier. This hallway is up on the second level towards the front of the building. Just …

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The Chandelier

Any fan of The Phantom of the Opera knows about the infamous chandelier. If Phantom lore is to be believed, the Phantom caused the chandelier in the Palais Garnier to come crashing down in a fit of anger. In reality, the chandelier did fall to the ground on May 20, …

Midnight in Paris

Last night I saw the movie Midnight in Paris for the first time. I totally loved it. I can completely relate to love of Paris that is shown in this movie. I personally love walking the streets of Paris at night…and if it is raining, even better! There are very …

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A Rainy Night in Paris

On my last trip to France, the first night in Paris was a wet one. The rain came down…hard. It was impossible to stay dry. It was a great adventure though. As I was walking under the Eiffel Tower I looked up and saw the rain pouring off of the …

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Notre Dame and the Seine

Notre Dame is one of my favorite landmarks in Paris. This view of it in particular always makes me smile. It captures, for me, what Paris is. I love seeing the boats on the Seine and would even MORE to live aboard one. Imagine waking up in the morning and …

Statues at Versailles

Last time I was in Paris I was able to take the train out of town and visit the Palace of Versailles. I had no clue what I was getting myself into. I had always seen the pictures of this magnificent place but just didn’t understand how magnificent and grand …

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The Eiffel Tower and the Seine

This is one of my favorite views of the Eiffel Tower. I took this photo in 2008 while wandering around the beautiful city of Paris. For some reason, I love how Paris looks in black and white.  There are just so many dimensions to this city. It always amazes me …