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Eclipse 2026 from my bedroom window at 19:57:15

The Eclipse From My Paris Window 

The Front Row Seat was my bedroom
by Colleen's Paris August 14, 2026
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & WalksParis Images written by Colleen's Paris

For the 2026 solar eclipse in Paris, I had the perfect perch behind the flower box looking out my bedroom window. August 12, 2026 had been on my calendar for the past year.

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Phryges mascots for Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 colleensparis.com

The Paris Olympics 2024 Phrygian Cap Has Become My Obsession

by Colleen's Paris January 30, 2024
Life in ParisParis Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

A new list of Paris 2024 Olympics shopping has been added to this post… Asking myself simple questions about the Paris Olympics 2024 mascot gradually began a quest and became my obsession. Does the Olympics 2024 mascot have a gender?

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January 30, 2024 6 comments
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Blue velvet Christmas theme Image of carrousel and Hôtel de Ville in the background for Christmas

Blue Velvet Christmas in Paris

by Colleen's Paris December 25, 2020
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Three Paris monuments are wearing Blue Velvet this year. La Ville de Paris theme this year is “Paris Scintille” (Paris sparkles). Until January 3, Paris sparkles with white drops of light dripping down the façade of the Hôtel de Ville (City hall) and the Luxor Obelisk on Place de la …

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Image of Nathalie from Bring France Home in her shop rue de Birague

Bring France Home and Support Small Businesses

by Colleen's Paris August 21, 2020
Life in ParisSpecialty shops written by Colleen's Paris

“We’re still here,” said Nathalie as she dusted the Paris dust off the shelves and products. Bring France Home is your Made in France shop on rue de Birague and online. Click on the categories at the bottom of their webpage to fill your shopping basket! The Eiffel Tower jewelry …

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Bring France Home with Designer Souvenirs

by Colleen's Paris August 31, 2017
Life in ParisSpecialty shops written by Colleen's Paris

Bring Home France on rue de Birague in the Marais offers unique Paris and French souvenirs designed by a street artist, graphic designers, fashion and home designers. Some products are made by long-standing French firms in Gien, Limoges, by Duralex and Laulhère-France. In the store and for shopping online they …

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Please do not touch the lettuce written on a blackboard

Paris Food Markets and more….

by Colleen's Paris November 10, 2011
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Food Markets in Paris Visit the Paris Mayor’s market page-food, crafts, flea and more for opening times or click on the market basket on the home page. The day and hours information is kept current. Translate the page in your browser to English. Key words to understand from the Paris …

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