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Having lived 30 years in Paris, Phil Chavanne helps you prepare your trip to Paris with well-informed advices and tips. Get the inside scoop on Paris and Paris hotels at Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News, a Paris Guide full of information on Paris ans Paris hotels

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Classic Paris: Book-hunting Along the Banks of the River Seine
"Walking through Paris in search of new tips and hot-spots for readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com, I realized I’d neglected one its most classic locations, despite the fact that I often take time to skulk around the “bouquinistes” (second-hand booksellers) of the banks of the river Seine." Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 28/06/2007 | Destinations
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Four-star Gourmet Food in Paris - Part III
If there's one thing the French know how to do well, it's food. Food is more of an art (and for some, a quasi religion) in France, and so I knew I would be remiss in my duties to readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com if I did not go and seek out Paris's finest gastronomic glories for you. Sampling the following is not an option – it's a must!!! Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 21/04/2007 | Travel Tips
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Four-star Gourmet Food in Paris - Part II
If there's one thing the French know how to do well, it's food. Food is more of an art (and for some, a quasi religion) in France, and so I knew I would be remiss in my duties to readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com if I did not go and seek out Paris's finest gastronomic glories for you. Sampling the following is not an option – it's a must!!! Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 21/03/2007 | Destinations
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Four-star Gourmet Food in Paris - Part I
If there's one thing the French know how to do well, it's food. Food is more of an art (and for some, a quasi religion) in France, and so I knew I would be remiss in my duties to readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com if I did not go and seek out Paris's finest gastronomic glories for you. Sampling the following is not an option – it's a must!!! Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 21/03/2007 | Destinations
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Awesome Parisian Shopping Discoveries
Good news! I have more great Parisian hot spots yet for the readers of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com. Read on, I believe you won't be disappointed. Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 10/02/2007 | Destinations
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Parisian Wonders Off the Beaten Track
In this issue I have yet more Parisian shopping bargains and discoveries in store for the readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com: designer leather and furs direct from the manufacturer’s workshop, fine crystal and more! Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 10/02/2007 | Destinations
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A Melting Pot of Ideas to Try Out in Paris – Act I Scene II
Everyone will memorize something personal about Paris. I thought it would be a rich idea to start writing a brand new series of articles in which I would offer each time a motley of ideas: obscure sites to see, off-the-wall museums to visit, quaint shops to shop at, and other things to do (for free or for money) in Paris. Starting now! Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 11/01/2007 | Destinations
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Serendipitous Paris: a Random Assortment of Things to Do – Act I Scene I
Your experience of Paris will necessarily be different from that of any other traveler. Because your expectations are unique, your perception of the French capital will be yours, and yours only. Diversity being the name of the game, I thought you would enjoy being told about a larger variety of unusual places to visit, and singular things to do while in Paris. Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 11/01/2007 | Destinations
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Bringing Back Gifts From Paris
Bringing back cool gifts from your trip in Paris: A major important task on your To-Do-When-I'm-There list. But where will you find nicely original (and attractively inexpensive) stuff? Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 13/12/2006 | Destinations
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Three Spots for a Quiet Afternoon in Paris
There are so many things to see in Paris and so little time to do it that your journey in the French capital can wind up taking the colors of a marathon run. I offer you a different take on it: stop, review your options, and decide to kill a couple of hours doing just nothing but reading a good book in a spot where you can be left to yourself. Here are three spots where you can do just that. Read
By: Phil Chavanne | 09/11/2006 | Destinations