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Paris in November: New Wine, Old Favourites

Paris has always held a special place in my heart, not just for its beauty and charm, but for how much it has changed with each visit. My relationship with the city spans more than a decade, and it’s been marked by tight budgets,…

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The Heart of Paris: Île de la Cité

Certainly on everyone’s list is this small island in the middle of the Seine. Île de la Cité is the historic and spiritual heart of Paris, and for good reason. It’s accessible by several bridges across the Seine—something London could probably take a hint…

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Impressions of Colour: An Afternoon at Musée d’Orsay

It probably goes without saying, but Paris has an astonishing number of incredible museums. The top three are the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou, and the Musée d’Orsay. The d’Orsay holds the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, including works by Monet, Manet,…

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Putting the ‘Oh!’ in ‘Orangerie’: Monet’s Finest Hour

From the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay, Paris is overflowing with spectacular museums. Yet one gem had eluded me, despite walking past it countless times in the Jardin des Tuileries: Musée de l’Orangerie. This particular trip to Paris came about unexpectedly. My uncle and…

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Musings Up High: A Day in Montmartre

It’s been a little while since my last post. Turns out, the demands of being a law student are, well, demanding. But I’m thrilled to be writing again, especially about my most recent trip to Paris. When I was a child, Paris was a…