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Discover the charming Musée de Montmartre

We had been vaguely aware of a museum on la butte (hill) de Montmartre dedicated to the area, but somehow it had eluded us. Not so long ago we came across an article announcing its re-opening after years of closure.  Always keen to make new d…

CHRISTIAN DIOR: DESIGNER OF DREAMS

  CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE HOUSE OF DIOR This monumental exhibition spanning 3,000 sq. m. and featuring over 300 haute couture gowns, has just closed at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. It was a sensory overload of haute couture that…

Winter in Paris – Exhibitions Galore

Those who think of Paris as simply a collection of historic monuments, or a city with food and fashion around every corner, are in danger of missing the many fabulous exhibitions that are held at various times of the year. This is a city fill…

Afternoon Tea in Paris – Putting on the Ritz

It’s not only the British who love a traditional afternoon tea, complete with dainty treats exquisitely presented, and tea sipped from the finest bone china. The French too love to make a special occasion of afternoon tea, enjoying sweet deli…