• 39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris
• Metro: Filles du Calvaire (line 8) | Temple (line 3)

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• 26 Place Dauphine, Ile de la Cité, 75001 Paris
• Metro: Pont Neuf (line 7)

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If you have ever been to Paris, you may have visited this square, but doesn’t know its name. In the end of Île de la Cité, under the Pont Neuf, behind Notre Dame, there is a green area right by the Seine.

The square pays tribute to Henri IV and his affairs. I love the quiet, bucolic and romantic atmosphere here! Perfect for a picnic on sunset time! Bring a towel to set it up nicely!

• Where: Place du Pont-Neuf, 75001 Paris.
• Metro: Pont-Neuf (line 7)

Bisous,

Carol

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Inaugurated in 2007, the Jardin Anne Frank pays tribute to the German-born Jewish girl, victim of the Holocaust. Anne died at age 15 in a concentration camp, but became a symbol against intolerance when her diary was found and published after the war. The document recounts her life during the period she had lived with her family in the “Secret Annex”, a hidden room at her father’s company in Amsterdam, during the Nazi occupation.

Anne writes a few times about the existence of a majestic chestnut tree located in front of the Secret Annex window. A sprout of the same tree was planted by the garden’s entrance and it’s fortunately growing stronger year after year!

This pleasant garden is divided into three parts: the first one houses the famous chestnut tree; the second part is the central area that has existed since the 17th century and it used to belong to Hôtel de Saint-Aignan, a former mansion that houses the Museum of Art and History of Judaism nowadays; and the third part consists of a beautiful orchard!

Great place for kids or for those seeking a quiet place near the vibrant Rue Beaubourg, the Jardin Anne Frank has a children’s playground and some pleasant benches along the semicircular pergola at the central area, A perfect spot for resting and reading!

Tip: to explore new addresses in town I suggest you to combine a visit to Jardin Anne-Frank with two museums located a few steps away. The first one is the Doll Museum (Musée de la Poupée), adjacent to the green space, with its entrance on the Impasse Berthaud. The second attraction is on Rue du Temple, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme.

Where: Jardin Anne-Frank
Address: 14 Impasse Berthaud, 75003.
Hours: open every day – free admission.

Bisous,

Carol

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Present in the fashion, beauty, jewellery, interior decoration, gourmet food and catering service segments, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann houses more than 2,500 brands from around the world, ranging from the affordable to luxury, distributed among three buildings!

I’m very happy to announce a partnership with Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann that provides incredible benefits to my readers !!!

1. an exclusive gift by Galeries Lafayette;
2. 10% discount on your purchases (which can be added to the 12% tourist tax refund *) !!!!

Get your voucher here.

– In order to get the 10% discount, print and present this voucher + your passport at any cashier before payment. Keep the voucher with you and use it on your next purchase;

– The discount is not valid for services, food & beverages, books, items marked with a red tag, on-sale tags or online purchases (galerieslafayette.com);

– The discount is not refundable once payment is made and cannot be cumulated with other discounts later (except with the 12% tax refund);

– To receive your exclusive gift by Galeries Lafayette, present this same voucher + passport at our “Le Concierge” desk on 5th floor – main building. Minimum purchase: 40€. One gift per person and per voucher – until stock lasts;

– Valid until December 31st, 2016.

Have fun!!!!

• Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
• Where: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris
• Hours: 2f Sab (9h30 to 20h) and Sunday (9am to 11am)
• Metro: Chausée d’Antin – La Fayette (lines 7 and 9) or Opera (lines 3, 7 and 8).

Bisous,

Carol

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All the way up on Rue Mouffetard at the junction of 2 other streets (Rue Lacépède and Rue Cardinal-Lemoine) you will find the charming and vibrant Place de la Contrescarpe with a few more options of restaurants that help to set the festive mood all day long. Pick a table on the terrace and enjoy the Parisian way of life!

• Where: 5th arrondissement (5ème)
• Metro: Place Monge (line 7)

Bisous,

Carol

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Every season, new flavors! The Autumn/Winter collection, for example, is loaded with chocolate, coffee, walnut, pistachio, etc. While in summertime they bring refreshing versions with lemon, raspberry and passion fruit.

Besides the éclairs, L’Éclair de Génie, also offers many sorts of sweets, such as chocolate bars, chocolate hazelnut butter, pots of caramels and crunchy caramelized hazelnuts (good choices for gifts)!

Prices ​​are fairly high, but it is worth every penny and calorie. The éclairs range from 4.50€ to 6.00€. The candy boxes (2 to 16 units) cost between 3€- 23€. They also have wonderful kits to sell on special holidays (Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day).

I watched the éclairs production at “La Fabrique”, their shop responsible for producing and distributing all pastries in Paris. Of course I tasted some of them!

La Fabrique is located on 32 rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 75002. For other shops addresses click here.

The person responsible for taking éclairs to the next level is the well-known pastry chef, Christophe Adam, head of legendary French épicerie Fauchon for more than 15 years. In 2012 he opened his first L’Éclair de Génie boutique in the heart of Paris. Nowadays there are six boutiques across the city + 3 in Japan and he is now expanding his business to Hong Kong.

Please, please, when is it coming to Brazil?

leclairdegenie.com

Bisous,

Carol

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Until the XVII century there was not a specific place to house invalid soldiers of the French army. In 1670, Louis XIV ordered the creation of Les Invalides to house the veterans of his wars. The first residents settled there during its construction in 1674.

Over the years the large complex had included hospital, hospice, convent and even small factories. It was a real city ruled by the military system supported by Church. Thirty years after the start of its construction, Les Invalides was already home to 4,000 residents. Those were supervised by their officers, divided by military unit. The most skilled ones stood guard, mainly at the Bastille. The other ones worked in footwear, upholstery and lighting workshops.

In 1840, Napoleon Bonaparte reorganized the institution and transformed the Church of St. Louis in the national military pantheon, turning it into a Cathedral, now called Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides. This was the tallest monument in Paris until the construction of Eiffel Tower. Right there, under its great dome, is the tomb of the Emperor, with the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Les Invalides is listed as a historic monument and known as an important center of national memory.

Nowadays Les Invalides continues with its activities, among them the operation of the Military Hospital and the following museums: Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération (Order established by General De Gaulle), Musée des Plans-Reliefs (collection of historic models) and the most famous, Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum), and the Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides.

• Where: Les Invalides – 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris
• How much: € 11 (full price) – access to 3 museums + church. To visit the gardens and main courtyard the admission is free.
• When: open daily
• Access: Metro Invalides – lines 8 and 13    |     RER C – Invalides station

Bisous

Carol

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Although little known by tourists, it is located in one of the most visited areas in the city, between Les Invalides and Champs-Élysées, just a few steps from Pont Alexandre III, nearby Grand Palais.

The entrance to visit the permanent collection of art is free but not less important than other museums. It holds works by Rodin, Delacroix, among others, arranged along wide corridors and galleries.

But the architecture and decoration are worth to notice too! Petit Palais was built in 1900, along with Grand Palais and Pont Alexandre III, for the Universal Exhibition in Paris. The lobby is quite impressive and imposing! But the masterpiece, in my opinion, is the internal garden located in the middle of the palace with beautiful landscaping and sculptures, surrounded by large columns and a stunning mosaic floor! For those who have a thing with mosaic floors I strongly advise not to miss it!

The internal garden counts with a charming cafe with good options for breakfast and lunch. It’s a good alternative to escape from the crowds and to discover an unique and peaceful place that Paris reveals!

• Where: Petit Palais – Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
• How much: free admission
• Metro: Champs-Elysees Clemenceau station (lines 1 et 13)
• Hours: TUE to SUN from 10am to 6pm

Bisous

Carol

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But thankfully you went above and beyond to surprise and delight all of your October guests and I must say that I’ve never seen Paris more beautiful than it looked those days!

Looking forward to see you again next year! Bisous

These pics were taken by the talented photographer, Fabiana Maruno. She lives in town and gives us a fantastic photographic experience and wonderful memories to last forever! If you want more info about her beautiful work let me know! 30joursaparis@gmail.com

Carol

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