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Restaurant Find – Rotisserie du Beaujolais

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13 films to watch before you go to Paris

13 films to watch before you go to Paris

Sent by my good friend Peter Lehman.  I’d recommend also “L’ascenseur pour l’echafaud” with its chilling score by Miles Davis. We also just saw Le Brio with an aging Daniel…

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Paris plans to banish all but electric cars by 2030

Paris plans to banish all but electric cars by 2030

ByPaulOct 13, 2017

Our governor is threatening to do this in California. This is the kind of leadership that will be…

Gotta have: MAISONS BULLES

Gotta have: MAISONS BULLES

ByPaulSep 21, 2017

Already on my holiday wishlist: this incredible set of “maisons bulles” including 9 bungalows! Beautifully place on a…

Love this flow chart on use of vous vs. tu (via Quora)

Love this flow chart on use of vous vs. tu (via Quora)

ByPaulFeb 9, 2017

Read Fernando Bergamini‘s answer to What common French language mistakes do non-native French speakers make? on Quora

La Cigale Récamier soufflé restaurant is gone

La Cigale Récamier soufflé restaurant is gone

ByPaulMay 6, 2015

We loved seeing all the old waiters who are still warm and welcoming, but we can’t really recommend…

Rome advice for families 2015

Rome advice for families 2015

ByPaulApr 13, 2015

They also do combo upgrades where for an extra 12 Euros, you can include either Coliseum (regular price…