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A couple looking at the Seine, with a Parisian façade in the background

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Winter in Paris: How to get through the cold weather

As I'm looking forward to experience my fourth winter in Paris, here are my tips for visitors as well as new implants in Paris, on how to prepare (physically and materially) for winter in the city of lights. The promises of winter in Paris are endless once you start looking beyond your comfort zone.
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Parisian walking on the streets of Le Marais, Paris

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Le Marais: A Paris local’s self-guided walking tour with map

While Le Marais is one of the most fashionable and trendiest districts of Paris, this self-guided walking tour is all about uncovering different lesser known aspects of this quartier Parisienne. This tour will acquaint you to some of the historical, esoteric and at times, tragic stories hidden amidst the vibrant streets of Le Marais.
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A Paris biker with a bouquet of flowers on her backseat

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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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