Tag Archives: Place de l’Opera

A walk in the snow led us to Paris

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

Our first trip to Paris together was only about 20 years ago, but already it seems to belong to the distant past. It all began with a walk in the snow. We are Canadians of a certain age, so the … Continue reading →

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An Unbuilt Bridge and the Allure of Paris

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

The bridges crossing the Seine are a major part of Paris’s beauty. Could a bridge that was never built also be an asset? Consider the magazine headline below. What does it tell us about Paris and tourism when in July … Continue reading →

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