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New York - Paris

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Interests: luxury travel

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Bike Riding in Burgundy

by NormaK There is nothing like Burgundy in the fall. Our guide met us in the lobby of our hotel for a full day of cycling. I wasn’t sure if I could take a full day but I certainly was... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Visit Roland Garros and take a Behind the Scenes Tour

By NormaK If you love tennis and would love the chance to step onto Centre Court, then taking a Behind the Scenes tour with EuroPanache is the way to go. For an hour and half with your own personal guide... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Stunning Cocteau Museum Opens in Menton

by BobP This weekend, we’re celebrating the long-awaited new Cocteau museum in Menton, a Riviera city near Monaco and the French/Italian border. Cocteau had a close relationship with the city while living in St Jean de Cap Ferrat in the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Birthday dinner cruise onboard Paris' most exclusive yacht

by NormaK For my birthday celebration last night I chose to dine on board Paris' finest dinner yacht. I had heard many great things about this dinner cruise and wanted to try it out for myself. Well of course I... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Paris' Covered Walkways

by BobP As winter approaches, Parisians flock to covered walkways - called galeries or passages - to avoid the cold as they shop and people-watch in cafés. Most of these date from the 19th century and are on the right... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Salon du Chocolat - Paris

by BobP If you like chocolate, then this is the show for you! It can be a bit whacky - a few years ago, they had a fashion show with models dressed in chocolate bars, many of which fell off... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Proof's in the ... bread!

by BobP The first traces of bread flour carbon-date back to the Upper Paleolithic period in Europe - about 30,000 BC. Evidence of yeast usage to make bread rise dates back to ancient Egypt (10,000 BC). Gauls and Iberians used... Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Boston treats - Mike's Pastry Shop

by AshleyB Paul Revere’s House, Fanueil Hall, Harvard, MIT, the Red Socks, the Commons … Boston is known for its rich history and diverse culture. As a true Southern Belle with a sweet tooth to boot, I forgot all that... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Menton - magnifique!

by BobP They always say to question conventional wisdom. I long-ago concluded, in the height of my youthful arrogance, that Menton - a border town on the French/Italian Riviera, was without interest. Dario and his glam friend Faye from London... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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The incredible Clark Collection at Giverny

By Marie-LysD Last Sunday I spent the day at Giverny, a place I especially love: easy access by car, train or bus from Paris. Giverny is where Monet’s lovely home/atelier, garden and ponds where water-lilies bloom all summer long and... Continue reading

Posted Sep 15, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Tribute In Light - donate to keep the tradition

by BobP The Tribute In Light ® is one of the most stunning works of public art ever produced. Two majestic blue beams are shone skyward annually, from dusk on September 11th to dawn on September 12th. Visible in a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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MLK memorial in Washington DC

by BobP Lovely memorial in tribute to Martin Luther King. We were in DC on August 28th - the day after Irene hit and the dedication ceremony was cancelled. Still managed to get in a sneak peek though. Steve Heap... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Ground Zero Memorial

by BobP The new 9/11 Memorial is an elegant and soothing tribute to victims of the disaster. It opened to the public on Sunday - the tenth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack. About 7,000 people, mainly dignitaries and families... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Sep 10, 2011

Helicopter Escapades in the French Riviera

by BobP Whenever I take the helicopter from Nice to Monaco, I marvel at the beauty of the Côte d'Azur. It's a convenient 7 minute ride from the airport to the heliport in Fontevieille. Below are 10 great private helicopter... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Nice's revitalized port and Les Pecheurs - yummy!

by BobP The Port of Nice has been renovated and is largely pedestrianised. A tramway and dedicated bus route link the port to the city centre and main train station. It is lovely - more reminiscent of the Italian Riviera... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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The Principality of Seborga

by BobP You may have heard of Monaco, but do you know of the Principality of Seborga? Dario had the bright idea of doing a day-trip there. Seborga is about a half-hour drive from Monaco - across the Italian border... Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2011 at EuroPanache Blog

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Beach Blanket Babylon

by BobP Beach Blanket Babylon is so much fun. The show, created by Steve Silver in 1974, is the longest running musical comedy in the USA. Known for its outrageous hats, the show is constant updated and still a total... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2010 at EuroPanache Blog

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Victorian Era Splendor in San Francisco

By BobP San Francisco is heaven to anyone interested in Victorian era homes. Guided walks through quaint neighborhoods in the city are the best way to discover these. Several companies offer public tours, but our suggestion is to book a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2010 at EuroPanache Blog

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Hotel Negresco re-emerges as the Jewel of Nice

By BobP After 6 months of closure for renovations, the legendary five-star private palace Hotel Negresco on the English Promenade reopened this month. The hotel's seafront façade has been newly whitened, balconies gilded and the interior entirely restored by some... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2010 at EuroPanache Blog

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Two Millenia of the Pont du Gard

by MarieLysD Each summer the Pont du Gard celebrates its 2000 year existence. Located close to Nîmes, this impressive three-level bridge used to bring water into the City. I really enjoyed the visit of this World Heritage monument - not... Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2010 at EuroPanache Blog

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YSL - Michelangelo of the couturier world - “圣罗兰”，米开朗基罗的服装设计师世界

By DarioVDL YSL - The Sensational Exhibition My dear reader, today is a special day. The singing birds awakened me, I opened my " fenêtre " and an electric blue sky behind the Eiffel tower blew me away. It is... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2010 at EuroPanache Blog

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A love affair with Nimes

by Marie-Lys D Last week I went for a break in Provence, a French region I love for the quality of life, the odors and savors and for its rich heritage and traditions. The landscapes are those of Van Gogh... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2010 at EuroPanache Blog

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