Pronoti Baglary

A fountain with the backdrop of chateau de Versailles at night

June 19, 2024

A night to remember at the Château de Versailles: Night Fountains Show

Every year, for a limited time, the Château de Versailles puts together incredible nocturnal walks with their night fountains and musical garden show. Called, Les Grandes Eaux Musicales, needless to say, it is no ordinary walk in the park. Here's what you can expect from the Versailles Night Fountains Show.

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Boats at the dock in Port de l'Arsenal, Paris

Slow Paris

June 14, 2024

Jardin du Port de l’Arsenal, Paris: For cherry blossoms & day-dreaming

In the shadow of Place de la Bastille and its towering Colonne de Juillet, just a couple of steps down towards the canal, lies a veritable oasis of greenery and blooming flowers, called the Jardin du Port de l'Arsenal.

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A Paris biker with a bouquet of flowers on her backseat

Essays, Slow Paris

June 11, 2024

Parisian etiquette: What is considered rude in Paris?

Paris has a strong live-and-let-live energy. Like in any other great cities of the world, you can be who you want to be. Reinvent a new version of you or find yourself. Yet, there are certain hard limits when it comes to Paris etiquettes. If you are visiting Paris, or are a new resident in the French capital, it's good to know about some of these. a) To respect the place and its people and b) to make your time in the city easier.

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A Paris statue surrounded by blooming roses

Slow Paris

June 7, 2024

Rubbing these Paris statues apparently brings you good luck!

Statues have always been infused with magical, religious and mythical qualities. Here are three Paris statues you can visit, if you believe in the the practice of rubbing statues for luck or love or what have you!

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Travel

May 15, 2024

Lac de Bethmale: An emerald gem in Occitanie, France

Lac de Bethmale is very often described as an 'emerald lake,' and that is no exaggeration. This surreal green-blue coloured lake in Occitanie is surrounded on all sides by dense forest. I would go so far as to say, if there was one place in the world where fairies and fishes might live together, this would be it.

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Blooming cherry blossom trees at Jardin Anne Frank

Slow Paris

May 7, 2024

Jardin Anne Frank: An idyllic Paris garden with a ‘remarkable tree’

Jardin Anne Frank is a hidden gem, quiet literally tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Paris streets. This garden also has a very special tree which has been categorised in the list of ' arbres remarquables' or 'remarkable trees' of Paris.

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A father and son enjoying the sight at Canal Saint Martin, Paris

Slow Paris

May 3, 2024

Canal Saint Martin: In the vibrant heart of Paris’ bohemian arrondissements

The Canal Saint Martin is part of the life-vein of the city of Paris. If you want to go see how locals in Paris spend time, go up to the canal for some people-watching. This vibrant neighbourhood is bustling with life, music, and food.

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Gardens of Palais de la Berbie, Albi, France with a view of the palace

Travel

April 23, 2024

Les Jardins du Palais de la Berbie: A ‘remarkable garden’ in Albi, France

Albi is a UNESCO world heritage city in the Occitanie region in the south of France. It is one of the most well-preserved episcopal cities of Europe. Overlooking the Tarn river, les Jardins du Palais de la Berbie is a testament to Albi's medieval history and a remarkable French garden.

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Green table and chair at a Paris restaurant

Food

April 19, 2024

Eating like the French: Coping with French food culture

‘Tis a truth universally acknowledged, that the French are very particular about their food, and how they eat it. In this article, I will share some aspects of French food culture that took me by surprise when I first arrived in France.

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Girl reading a book at Jardin des Tuileries Paris

Slow Paris

April 16, 2024

Books to read before going to Paris

These books to read before going to France, will save you a whole lot of confusion and social gaffes. These were my saviours when I first moved to Paris, and was trying to better understand and adjust to French culture.

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A night to remember at the Château de Versailles: Night Fountains Show

Jardin du Port de l’Arsenal, Paris: For cherry blossoms & day-dreaming

Parisian etiquette: What is considered rude in Paris?

Rubbing these Paris statues apparently brings you good luck!

Lac de Bethmale: An emerald gem in Occitanie, France

Jardin Anne Frank: An idyllic Paris garden with a ‘remarkable tree’

Canal Saint Martin: In the vibrant heart of Paris’ bohemian arrondissements

Les Jardins du Palais de la Berbie: A ‘remarkable garden’ in Albi, France

Eating like the French: Coping with French food culture

Books to read before going to Paris

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