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Roger Tallon exhibition

September 11, 2016by andrewjameswriter 2 Comments

You may not have heard of Roger Tallon, but if you’ve spent any time traveling in France, you’ll have definitely encountered his work. Tallon was a prolific designer who started […]

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Barbie exhibition – last chance to see!

September 9, 2016by andrewjameswriter 1 Comment

She was born in 1959. She’s one of the most famous women in the world and is an incredible polymath, having tried her hand at dozens of careers. Among the […]

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View de Triomphe

January 25, 2015by andrewjameswriter 5 Comments

Paris is a city designed to be seen. Everything, from the elegant architecture to the symmetrical lines of trees in the parks, provides a feast for the eyes that simply […]

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Hidden Treasures: La Petite Ceinture

December 12, 2014by andrewjameswriter 4 Comments

At the weekend I decided to (finally!) go and take a peek at one of Paris’ newest green spaces, La Petite Ceinture du 15e. It is fantastic. Similar to the […]

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Hidden Treasures, Paris

The Mystery of… The Farter of the Moulin Rouge

November 8, 2014by andrewjameswriter 5 Comments

Until recently, I had never heard the French word: Le Pétomane. It is a combination of the word péter (to fart) and maniac. It literally means FARTOMANIAC. You might be reading […]

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The Mystery of… The Oldest Tag in Paris

May 13, 2014by andrewjameswriter Leave a comment

Paris is a city known for its art. No matter which guide book you choose to buy you’ll be advised to visit the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo or […]

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The Mystery of… Bitch Square

May 4, 2014by andrewjameswriter 2 Comments

Place des Etats-Unis is one of the grandest squares in the wealthy and chic 16th arrondissement. At just half a kilometre from the Arc de Triomphe and shopping mecca, the […]

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The Mystery of… The Ball in the Wall

January 29, 2014by andrewjameswriter Leave a comment

Cities are marked by war in a variety of ways. Buildings are destroyed. Communities are devastated. Businesses are demolished. Memorials are built. Throughout Paris, there are plaques above doorways and […]

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