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REDISCOVERING THE PICTURESQUE IN PARIS
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Surprising Stories: Dining at Versailles: What happened to the Leftovers?
History, History, History, History, Versailles
Louis XIV was the most conspicuous diner at Versailles. His meals represented the bounty of France, and his appetite was considered a sign of his good health and the well-being of the nation. Dining was a ceremonial occasion and was regulated…
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Surprising Stories: Joséphine’s Black Swans
Surprising Stories, Surprising Stories
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, in his pioneering book The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (2010), referred to the bird as a metaphor for understanding unpredictability, arguing that “black swans” are events that come as a surprise,…
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A Romantic Tour Under the Arcades of Paris: Chocolate, Pastries, Perfume & More
Gardens, Gardens, Gardens
The French do not unanimously celebrate Valentine’s Day, as they feel any day is the perfect occasion to celebrate love. No matter the day, when they want to commemorate love with a gift, they think of similar items as we do in North America:…
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Nature into Art: Reversing the Picturesque
Art
For every tourist, one of the many pleasures of traveling today is capturing a memorable picture: finding, framing, and composing the perfect view is so much a part of our travel experiences that we have forgotten how “making a picture”…
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A Memorable Holiday Season at French Castles
Architecture
Paris is a special place to visit all year round, yet as many Parisians will tell you, France is defined by the countryside, not its capital city. The holiday season is an exceptional moment to discover the countryside around Paris as…