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Photography is much more than point and shoot-it is light, composition and sensitivity to the moment. Digital photography has made us all think that we are Robert Doisneau or Cartier-Bresson.

My friend, the internationally recognized photographer Marco Lira has taken his camera to Brazil, Ethiopia, China, India, Peru and now Paris [...]

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“I was born in a tall apricot-colored house with green shutters overlooking the sea. When I think of my childhood I remember the bright colors, the sounds, the smells and tastes of Nice.”

–Mireille Johnston, THE CUISINE OF THE SUN

When I first read that opening sequence in 1977 I knew that I would [...]

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Your day of shopping and culture with Terrance begins at the Arc de Triomphe with a view of Eiffel Tower from where we will continue down the Champs Elysées to Avenue George V and turn right towards the Seine at Fouquet’s where kings and presidents have dined for generations.

 

 

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Thirty years ago Belgian businessman Dominique Janssens and his family were passing through the village of Auvers-sur-Oise when they were rear ended-right in front of the Auberge Ravoux where Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life. In this village of 7,000 souls Van Gogh produced an astonishing 80 [...]

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Pure Champagne

Just an hour from Paris, Champagne is a great place to spend a day and savor the bubbles that animate the world’s revelers, discover Dom Perignon, the history of champagne and drop 60 feet underground to the caves where millions of bottles remain cool in anticipation of your demand.

We [...]

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 You may not be Cary (Grant) and Audrey (Hepburn) in CHARADE but we offer a far more beautiful bateau.
An incandescent evening aboard the Don Juan II-luxury à la française
Chef Jean-Pierre Vigato offers a tasting menu:

Champagne and aperitif
Wine (1/2 bottle per person)
Cocktail nibble
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Location: Paris
Tour Duration: 10AM-3PM (estimated), no-host lunch
Host: Terrance Gelenter

Price: 250 euros per person, children under 10 FREE when accompanied by parents.

2-3 persons 350 euros

4-6 persons 500 euros

DVD of the day-600+ fotos shot by Marcos Lira-350euros

Reservations: Pay by [...]

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Location: Paris Markets-Bastille & Marché d’Aligre (Other markets upon request)
Tour Duration: 2-3 hours –10AM-1PM
Host: Diane Anthoniessen
Price: 1-2 persons 275 euros

3-4 persons 325 euros

5-6 400 euros

A unique culinary and cultural walking tour exploring some of [...]

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