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Escapades

The 'forbidden' French market

I got an early start one morning to check out a French market I had heard about but not visited. The Marché Barbès (or North African market) in the 18th arrondissement is nestled securely under the railway tracks of the Metro.

 Paris, France

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Escapades

Paris Luxe: a night in French hotel heaven

It was at Le Meurice where I had the room-upgrade surprise of a lifetime. “Oh Madame, you are going to love your room!” said the receptionist. “What? Who, me?” My imaginary tail was wagging!

 Paris, France

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