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Lucian Freud Exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Paris

8. March 2010

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The Centre Pompidou is holding an exhibition of the unique work of Lucian Freud. Opening on March 10th, the retrospective will present an overview of Freud’s output including his almost obsessive treatment of his portraits and the nude being drawn, and his desire to make his paintings to look like flesh. in addition to aboutabout 50 large [...]

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Villas in St Tropez

25. February 2010

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Going to the south of France on the French Riviera is a dream vacation. St. Tropez has been the playground for the rich and famous for many years including in the 1950’s when Brigitte Bardot made films there and made the resort known all over the world. The warm Mediterranean waters and golden sand beaches are [...]

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Creative breaks in South West France

12. February 2010

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If you are looking to learn a new creative skill in a beautiful environment then Les Soeurs Anglaises may be you. With stylish accommodation in South West France and delicious home cooked meals using local produce accompanied by hand picked wines, what could be more conducive to getting those creative juices flowing? Katie Elliott Armitage (whose [...]

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Blissful skiing in Megeve, France

7. December 2009

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The French village of Megeve offers a longstanding recipe for great ski holidays under the imposing Mont Blanc and just an hour away from Geneva airport making transfer times very tolerable, we all know about those “crack of dawn” starts to catch a ‘plane that is leaving around mid day! This pretty and chic village [...]

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Wine expert Joe Wadsack reviews Burgundy wines

4. November 2009

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Going abroad is when many people take the opportunity to try new gourmet food – sampling a gorgeous new drop of red or a new type of cured ham, so it’s no wonder if you haven’t taken a trip this year you may be feeling like you are missing out on the experience. Whether you stayed [...]

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The French Climate

13. September 2009

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While everyone knows that Paris is lovely in springtime, the truth is that Paris is lovely all the year long. While spring is pleasant due to the smaller crowds, blooming flowers, and temperate weather, so is autumn. The hottest months, July and August, are the least comfortable; winters are mostly chilly, but Paris is relatively [...]

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La Havre

25. June 2009

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One of the amazing cruise destinations that the country of France offers is Le Havre; Le Havre is the country’s biggest port. This town was unfortunately reduced to ruins during the bombardments of the Second World War and much had to be rebuilt. Le Havre is one of the few destinations in the world that [...]

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Paris

22. June 2009

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Paris, which is also known as the city of lights, attracts people from all over the world because of its romantic cityscape, rich culture, great shopping, and the warmth of its people. The most notable tourist attractions in Paris are the Eiffel Tower; The Musee du Louvre, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Arc de [...]

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Paris Bridal Fair – 27th to 29th June

26. May 2009

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People planning weddings over the coming months could be tempted to seek out some inspiration from arguably the most romantic city in the world in the next few weeks, as Paris plays host to the International Bridal Fashion Show. More than 100 different companies will be showing off their wares at the Porte de Versailles in [...]

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Carre Rive Gauche 2009 – 4th to 7th June

12. May 2009

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The 2009 edition of Carre Rive Gauche is only a few weeks away, giving visitors just enough time to book hotels in Paris to make the very most of the antiques event. Located between Saint-Germain-des-Pres and the Musee d’Orsay, the fair will include wares from around 120 antiques dealers, inviting those attending to enjoy a fascinating [...]

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