The French have long loved the style of the classical world — what is now considered to be classic Parisian architecture originally took many cues from Ancient Greece and Rome. Signs of Egyptian influence might not be as plentiful, but they’re there to be found — and tracking down Paris’s Egyptian markers makes for a […]

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There are countless atmospheric eateries in Paris — from cosy bistros to glittering five-star affairs — that make a date-night feel all the more special. (And let’s face it, even a simple picnic of baguette, cheese and strawberries seems utterly romantic in this city!) But some restaurants have particular settings and stories that make them […]

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Paris is spoilt for choice when it comes to hotels that double as the perfect setting for one’s very own love story — from swoon-worthy five-star establishments to boutique addresses that are heart-palpitatingly pretty. Some hotels, however, have such a romantic air about them that they seem to come straight from rom-com central casting. Here […]

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It’s often called the City of Love, and for good reason: Paris inspires l’amour with its stroll-worthy riverbanks, bridges and boulevards; its restaurants and museums that warm the heart and ignite the senses; and, the general misty-eyed, la-vie-en-rose loveliness of it all. But Paris has also earned its reputation for the city of romance by […]

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