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Tenth Trip to France
By Louis Borgenicht
Our tenth trip to France began a day early with a sense of panic, second only to the time several years ago when I thought I had lost my passport as we were leaving for the airport. For the week prior to our departure I had been overworked trying to get every thing in shape for a ten-day vacation in Paris and ended up deeply sleep deprived, totally exhausted physically and mentally as we were leaving our house. Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 September 2008 )
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The rue St. Denis: Fashion, Passion and Flashin'
By Michael Padnos

St. Denis is the patron saint of Paris which means that he gets to have an important street named in his honor… plus a Basilica, a Boulevard, a Triumphal Arch and many lesser ruelles and squares.
Last Updated ( Monday, 31 August 2009 )
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The Age of Bicycles: City travel in Paris
By Arnie Greenberg
A great change is taking place. With gas prices the way they are and the increased number of cars in inner metros, cities the world over are setting up public bicycle rentals to save people the expense of driving a car. Plus, it’s healthier and pollution free. Last Updated ( Sunday, 21 September 2008 )
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Rock en Seine
By Dennis Neuenkirchen

Last week, for the first time ever, I went to Rock en Seine, the music festival that’s been held each of the past 6 years just outside of Paris. It’s so convenient, you can even go by metro, so that was good enough for me. I love the metro.
Last Updated ( Monday, 31 August 2009 )
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Paris Skyline Set to Change?
By Alice Dobson
Most Parisians have been terrified of changing the Paris skyline since Le Corbusier set out his proposal to raze the city to the ground and replace it with a series of enormous skyscrapers. However they will be forced to face their fears if the Mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoe, succeeds in his plan to overturn the French capital's ban on skyscrapers. At present urban planning regulations dating back to 1977 outlaw any structure over thirty seven metres within the city walls. Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 September 2008 )
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Escape to Paris
By Jessica Marati
I came to Paris to find an escape. I don't have money. I don't have working papers. I don't speak French. I'm scared as merde. But I'm ecstatic. Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 September 2008 )
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Eye Prefer Paris Tour of the Marais: Beyond the Gated Courtyards
By Nam Giang
Paris is hidden behind incredible gated courtyards,” said Richard Nahem, my guide for the Eye Prefer Paris Tour of the Marais, as he weaved in and out of the cobblestone squares and streets. He was right. Paris is the most famed and romanticized city in the world not only for its glamorous surface, but also for its hidden fibers that weave its character. The small local restaurants, the secret gardens behind the gates, the famous novelty shops, and the best chocolatier in town all contribute to its pulse. Nahem has made it his job to discover these fibers and to share it with others through the Eye Prefer Paris Tours. Last Updated ( Friday, 29 August 2008 )
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Top 10 Hostels in Paris
By Sarah Gilbert Fox
So many of us want to travel to Paris. But in a time when air prices are sky high and the floundering dollar leaves Paris nearly unattainable, we’ve all got a little penny pinching to do. As long as you’re a seasoned traveler or with a large group, hostels are a great alternative to see the city and save a bundle. Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 September 2008 )
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Perfect Little Paris Secrets
By BP Editor
Elisa Kitson created The KitSon, a Paris-based forum where leading CEOs, politicians, scientists, and journalists meet to share their views "off the record." Bonjour Paris asked Ms. Kitson to tell us of her perfect little Paris secrets. We weren't let down! Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 August 2008 )
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Have You Seen This Man? Buzz
By Margaret Kemp
Pascal Henry, 46, handsome, separated from his wife in Geneva, should have a free subscription to BP if we ever find him. He's a man after our own heart. Why? Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 September 2008 )