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Inventions and Fun at Foire de Paris 2023

by Colleen's Paris May 2, 2023
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Where can you see 400 inventions for 2023 under one roof? My first stop at the Foire de Paris, the Lépine Competition (Concours Lépine, Pavillon 1 Porte de Versailles). My favorite inventions this year involved reading with an LED light and page holder held with your thumb, silicon fabric storage …

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Foire de Paris Finding Tickets

by Colleen's Paris May 2, 2017
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

The Foire de Paris (parts of website available in English) always has something new to discover. To enjoy a day’s activity, especially if it’s a cloudy day, plan on at least 4 1/2 hours of walking, escalator and people mover riding, eating, drinking and gawking. Be tempted to try a product or …

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Foire de Paris 2017-Successful Treasure Hunt

by Colleen's Paris May 1, 2017
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Each year it seems I have a list of items to look for at the Foire de Paris (Paris Home Show) until May 8. This year was no different. I list of treasures to hunt for. Every year nine out of ten of the 500,000 visitors buys something from one …

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Best of Foire de Paris 2015

by Colleen's Paris May 9, 2015
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

For me, the annual Foire de Paris is more than a home show. This year instead of concentrating on the furniture, home decor and renovations, I concentrated on the innovations and inventions: The “Maker Fair” (exploration of new forms and new technologies), which made its first appearance at the Foire; …

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