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does anyone know the song in the gossip girl season 4 prince preview ?

you can find the song here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKC3_qKEGyY after Blair says "we need to shop" i think the lyrics are "adieu London bonjour Paris" . i might be mistaken though. thanks in advance Suivant »

is this true celebrity gossip?

that there's an aquarius tattoo on the back of Paris Hilton's scrotum? Suivant »

why do we give such a flying rats arse about Paris Hilton?

i am sitting here listening to the people in my office gossip about her ankle brace and going back to jail why is this such big news when we have all that other sheshiet that is real news wtf? Suivant »

GOSSIP GIRL books???

I have read all of the books and i kind of missed the commercial that came on chanel 2 awhile ago so when does the show come on? Are there any online clips of the commercial? What did you think ...Suivant »

Anyone interested in reading about Paris Hilton?

I have private family pictures on my blog which you cant find online elsewhere... please check it out,it's a gossip blog! http://www.anonagoddessofgossip.blogspot.com/ Suivant »

Paris in September: The Unofficial New Year

Often less expensive than an April or August sojourn, September in Paris is more pleasant than reputed. Clear skies and crisp air are actually more common in September than in July or August, when muggy thunderstorm conditions tend to reign, ...Suivant »

"paris hilton has an amazing bra"…… Do you think that it's true or she just had breast augmentation???

"paris hilton has an amazing bra"......I recently came across this website or even on tv (Believe me Idon't waste my time very much watching gossips and whatever...) BUT really anyone who have seen Paris would know that she is flat ...Suivant »

Celebrity gossip magazines are for retards?

You'll notice that I've posed that question as a statement. So here's the questions for all you Heat/Hello/Star/National Enquirer readers: Did you see Paris Hilton's orange peel thighs? Can you believe Brad told Jen to stop calling? What was Nicole thinking when she ...Suivant »

What are some of your guilty pleasures?

I like hearing the gossip about the celebrities, but now, Brit, Paris and Lindsay are getting on my nerves. Suivant »

Off the Beaten Track in Paris: The Ganesha Festival

As the last summer festivals in Paris trickle away, one upcoming event promises more color than usual: the Ganesha Festival, held in the tiny stretch of northeast Paris that has come to be known as "Little Jaffna". Every year, the ...Suivant »

I just heard Beyonce and Paris Hilton had a fight and Paris won…What Happened?

Chatroom gossip Suivant »

Around the Corner in Paris: Rock en Seine

Saint-Cloud is an affluent, residential suburb of west Paris that's eerily quiet all year long-- until August hits, and the grassy expanse around the local park is flooded with people, tents and grill fire for Rock en Seine, Paris' massive ...Suivant »

Paris Hilton's BFF–What Happened to Brittany?!?

I watched the previous series, but now since she has the new series I'm wondering what happened to Brittany? I know their not BFF's anymore but what exactly happened--did she use her? I don't really keep up on celebrity gossip, ...Suivant »

Is it true Paris Hilton's dog Tinkerbell is really a boy!??

I was reading some celebrity gossip site and it said that Tinkerbell is really a boy. Suivant »

Now On in Paris: Cinema au Clair de Lune (Moonlight Film Festival)

For you cinephiles too weary to traipse up to the Parc de la Villette on the northern edge of the city for open air-cinema in Paris, another outdoor celluloid festival is running through August 22nd: The Forum des Images Moonlight ...Suivant »

Why do people have such a prurient interest in the personal lives of celebrities?

I mean, for Gods sake, it seems like all people have to talk about is Paris Hilton this, Brittney (and her crazy as batshit life) that. A celebrity has a baby, everybody wants to see pictures (It looks like ...Suivant »

What do you think of these Celebrity Gossip stories?

Just wanted to share. I love the first story about Paris being denied and how her CD was tampered. HAHAHA. http://www.niquehappy.com/celebritygossip.htm Oh, also, check out stars without makeup: http://www.niquehappy.com/uglycelebpics.htm Suivant »

New Video: Best Chocolatiers in Paris

Chocolate ganaches flavored with Guinness beer? Realistic polar bears carved in pure cocoa? Nutty, fruity concoctions called "mendiants" (meaning "beggar", inexplicably) and a couture stiletto heel made of chocolate? It's all in my latest travel video, which takes you on ...Suivant »

Are there not enough photos of Matt McConaughey gossip magazines?

I work with coworkers that read magazines like US, People, etc. like it's scripture and once in a while I look through them. They're laying around everywhere. Anyways, Matt M. seems to be in every issue doing the same things: ...Suivant »

Become a Fan of About.com Paris Travel on Facebook

For those of you who use Facebook to keep track of news and other items of interest, make sure to become a Fan of the newly launched About.com Paris Travel Page. I'll be regularly posting Paris-related news, features and travel ...Suivant »

What´s a good website I can aquaint myself with about global news?

I´m sick of hearing about insignificant shit like Paris Hilton and other celebrity gossip. What´s a good website that talks about important global matters, and political on goings? Suivant »

Electric Car Network to Hit Paris Next Fall

Paris' new electric car rental scheme, Autolib', is moving ahead and should put a network of 3,000 cars and 1,000 charging stations around Paris and the surrounding suburbs starting in Fall 2011, NPR's Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley reports. It's an incredibly ...Suivant »

Now On in Paris: Louis Aragon and Modern Art

High-profile creative collaborations between writers and visual artists have become a rare breed. Perhaps only comic art and graphic novels have upheld the tradition in more than a marginal way-- the recently deceased comic writer Harvey Pekar , for ...Suivant »

Should celebrities be reported on?

Online blogs, shows dedicated to celebrity gossip, and Paris Hilton on CNN. Should celebrities be reported on in this fashion? Is it important? Does America need this? Does the average American really want to know that kind of information? But most ...Suivant »

Paris Hilton, Did She Go To Jail Early On Sunday B/C Of The Debate On Tues. Night?

I was trying to figure out (b/c I don't have a life) why P.H. went in early and voluntarily on Sunday if she was nervous about it to begin with. Then I realized she dominated the news all day and ...Suivant »

more important:Earth V.S. Lindsay,Brittney,&Paris!Hmmmmmmm…..?

Shouldn't our news report more on why we are at war or maybe,how we can help reduce our pollution? Guess not,because who cares about the ozone layer,or melting glaciers because Lindsay is back in rehab,not that anyone else in the ...Suivant »

Strolling the Beach Boardwalk in Paris: Pictures of Paris Plage 2010

The ephemeral beach operation known as "Paris Plages" is back for a ninth year running in the city of lights, and the 2010 edition seems to have upped the ante a notch or two in terms of sophistication. Featuring slates ...Suivant »

What's the song on the new ITV2 advert?

It advertises the following programmes: gossip girl, paris hilton's brisish best friend, celebrity juice, and coleen's real women. I don't know exactly how the song goes but I remember some of the lyrics, it goes "It's a small small world and ...Suivant »

Travel Tip: Paris Bakeries Open in August

If you've spent months fantasizing about getting your hands on a sublime, crusty Paris baguette, be forewarned when visiting in August: many of the city's bakeries, including the cream of the crop, close shop for the summer season. The spectacle ...Suivant »

Gossip Girls fans OMG did Leighton make a sex tape :O?

I just read this: http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/TVNews/Articles/090619_meester_sex_tape_AD I still love her though, i mean i still love Paris so how can I judge?..Opinions? Suivant »

The Luxurious Lag: Paris in August

To borrow briefly from Charles Baudelaire, Paris in August often seems to capture the French poet's notion of luxe, calme, et volupté-- translating roughly to "luxury, calm, and pleasure". In any case, it's certainly one of the most relaxed ...Suivant »

What ever happened to Paris Hilton? lol?

The woman was always talked about and shoved into our faces a couple of years ago. So, does any one know why she isn't all about on the gossip waves any more? Suivant »

what's your opinion of Ashley Olsen AND Paris Hilton?

I mean, for Ashley, she has this talent for acting, but she's so...well, mysterious and random. what do you say? and, Paris, do you think she's actually a smart woman in hidden? with the stuff from Harvard and multi-professionals she has? oh, ...Suivant »

New Travel Video: The Ultramodern National Library District

One area of southern Paris that often gets completely overlooked by tourists is the National Library District, an example of how the city continues to evolve and change toward a ...Read Full Post Suivant »

What are your opinions on Benji Madden and Paris Hilton Dating?

Yess Benji Madden and Sophie Monk broke up: source: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/benji-madden-and-sophie-monk-break-up-203325/ And yess i guess now he's dating Paris Hilton Sources: http://www.dcmacollective.com (for pictures) http://dirtylaundry.sheknows.com/2008/02/25/paris-hilton-loves-leftovers/ ** and just for my record. I have no nice comments. But i did leave a comment on the second link. ...Suivant »

What would u totally ask Paris Hilton if u could.. Only one question?>!?

Be pacific... Best answer i will give them 40 points so please answer a good answer.... k umm also heres the link if u dont know who paris hilton is..: Socialite Paris Hilton was born on February 17, 1981 in New ...Suivant »

Now On: Paris Jazz Festival

By About.com Paris Travel Contributor Colette Davidson I always relish an excursion to the vast Bois de Vincennes park - often affectionately dubbed the lungs of Paris thanks to its tranquil lake, Buddhist temple, and lush greenery. So it wasn't hard ...Suivant »

Paris Hilton a narcissist?

Ok, I used to think Paris Hilton was funny, thinking that the whole "that's hot" thing and acting as if she was the most beautiful woman in the world(I don't don't think so) because I thought it was an act! ...Suivant »

what season of gossip girl is it really?

when i was in thailand i bought gossip girl season 1,2 and 3. gossip girl season 3 ends vanessa and dan getting together serana and nate and all that. than when i got to england i saw that gossip girl ...Suivant »

Around the Corner: Open-Air Cinema in Paris

The much-revered open-air summer cinema at the Parc de la Villette re-opens on July 17th, with a program, dubbed "Being 20", that celebrates the joys and foibles of young adulthood. A few highlights on the 2010 lineup include Mike Nichols' ...Suivant »

In the last episode of gossip girl, was chuck shot in Paris or in Prague?

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Paris Hilton has done horrible things, great things, and people still love her, i want to be like that!!?

Ok i watched the documentary Paris, not France on MTV today of Paris Hilton & it opened my eyes, she has done so many bad things like her bad tapes and stuff and gotten engaged with so many guys and ...Suivant »

Starting in Paris, then where to next?

Haha after watching tonight's Gossip Girl's episode, my friend and I are thinking about taking a vacation to Paris. We are not sure about the time of year (most likely next summer) or the time line (we were thinking ...Suivant »

Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris

Fireworks, campy firemen's balls, dance parties and the smell of grill smoke on the air-- these are some of the contemporary staples of Bastille Day, France's national holiday. Yet it didn't exactly start as a party: On July 14th, 1789, ...Suivant »

paris hilton??

i think paris hilton is pretty why do yall hate her soo much shes sooo pretty http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Planet_Gossip/20070730/293.hilton.paris2.073007.jpg yeah paris does do some good things and alot of woman make tapes that deosnt mean shes a slutt!!!!!! Suivant »

Who looks more alike? Paris and Nicky Hilton or Haylie and Hilary Duff?

http://cache.eonline.com/Gossip/Fashion/Images2004/duff.haylie.hilary.073004.jpg http://www.justinrossetti.com/albums/ParisHilton/Nicky_Paris_Hilton_Sisters_Image_3.jpg Suivant »

When does season 4 GOSSIP GIRL start?!?

does anyone know when the 4th season start the one in paris? Suivant »

Musée du Luxembourg in Paris to Reopen Next February

The Musée du Luxembourg, which has in the past hosted highly popular retrospective exhibits on artists from Henri Matisse to Modigliani and glassmaker Louis Comfort Tiffany, is re-opening in Paris next February after a more than year-long hiatus. The museum ...Suivant »

how do i meet a real life woman like paris hilton or p.j. harvey?

I have been in love with P.J. Harvey for 2 years. Recently I fell in love with Paris Hilton. A while ago I was in love with Lisa Marie. One of the gossip magazines showed Lisa Marie with two chins. ...Suivant »

Off the Beaten Track: Edith Piaf Memorial in Paris

This impressionistic memorial to Parisian chanteuse Edith Piaf is easy to miss: it's located on the Square Edith Piaf in a remote corner of northeast Paris, just outside the Porte de Bagnolet Metro station. The bronze statue was commissioned to ...Suivant »

Why do people care about celeb gossip?

This week I saw a couple of commercials for Access Hollywood and I've had enough. First, I saw a clip somewhere about Paris Hilton's car running out of gas and some cameraman gave her gas or something... Okay... Who cares? ...Suivant »

Around the Corner: Summer Sales in Paris

If you're seeing glazed, slighlty crazed looks in the eyes of shoppers perusing boutiques in Paris at the moment, there's a perfectly rational explanation: the summer sales season is right around the corner. Some are coming into town expressly to ...Suivant »

Who is perez hilton?is it paris hilton?

Who is perez hilton is that some weird name for paris hilton?i don't know if it is then why would they say HE is a GOSSIP GANGSTER?weird. Suivant »

as seen in ok!: who makes the bikini that paris hilton is wearing?

theres a picture in the jan 8, 2007 issue of us where paris hilton is wearing a bikini. the same picture was in other gossip magazines too, it was when i think she was in hawaii. i think that swimsuit ...Suivant »

High School Scholarship Winners Take On Paris and Rome

When Sacramento, California high school students Kathleen Snook and Kaneisha King (pictured) learned they had won a travel scholarship that would send them to Paris and Rome for six days and require them to extensively document their experience, both say ...Suivant »

celebrity gossip magazines/ tv shows.?

Do you think celebrity gossip magazines and tv shows (particularly the articles about say paris hilton or lindsey lohan partying or having tons of sex or doing the other things they do) (although this question isn't limited to paris hilton ...Suivant »

New Video: What to Do Around Notre Dame

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Why do I hear so many people on yahoo and on the Internet in general say that Paris Hilton is a sl*t?

I sometimes buy celebrities magazines (those that tell the latest gossips about celebrities), and I've never read any story about Paris Hilton's affairs. While at this, I must confess it has always surprised me that celebrities may .have one-night stands, sex ...Suivant »

The Paris Street Music Festival (Fête de la Musique)

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Gossip Girl Spoiler!! (DO not read if you want to wait until September.)!?

As stated on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossip_Girl_(season_4) Chuck is not dead! Season 4 is set in Paris where ED WESTWICK has filmed 2 episodes. Just read it for yourself :). And if you watch one tree hill as well they're set to air ...Suivant »

This Weekend in Paris: The Shakespeare & Company Literary Festival

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When does the Gossip Girl cast start filming season 4?

I'm going to New York in August and I would like to know when Gossip Girl starts filming again. I know that a few of them are going to be in Paris, but some of them are going to be ...Suivant »

Now On: French Resistants Honored at Paris City Hall

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You Weigh In: Best and Worst Paris Hostels?

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Paris by Mouth, New Online Temple For Foodies

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Gossip Girl Season 1- Blair and Nate? GG fans, help!!?

Hi. Does anyone know the episode in season 1 of Gossip Girl where Blair has a fantasy about her and Nate like fighting, i think its supposed to be set in paris and they're outside and its raining. Does anyone ...Suivant »

Spain’s Nadal Wins Fifth French Open Title

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What is the song at the end of the Gossip Girl Season 3 finale?

the episode last tango,then paris. the last song that starts playing after georgina shows up at dans and ends with chuck getting shot. Suivant »

Third Winning Shot in Paris Foodie Photo Contest

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Does anyone have any spoilers about the Y&R Paris storyline?

According to a source I just read, it has been stated that Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) will be joining Joshua Morrow (Nick), Sharon Case (Sharon), Eric Braeden (Victor) and Eileen Davidson (Ashley) for the much hyped storyline "Les Feux de ...Suivant »

Second Winning Pic: Paris Foodie Photo Contest

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Ladies, would you consider this too feminine?

Hey Im a 15yr old male. I look fairly masculine but was wondering if I come on too feminine. Would you like a guy that watches gossip girl, paris hilton's my new bff and the hills. I watch plenty of ...Suivant »

Paris Hilton's phone.?

I would like to know what paris hilton's phone is???? Even Blair in gossip girls phone?? Help please! Suivant »

Now On in Paris: Belleville Artists Open House Days

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Paris Hilton or Adriana Lima?

Who do you think is prettier: Brazilian Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima or hotel heiress Paris Hilton? Adriana: http://images.askmen.com/galleries/model/adriana-lima/pictures/adriana-lima-picture-2.jpg Paris: http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Planet_Gossip/20070730/293.hilton.paris2.073007.jpg Who is Prettier? Brazilian V.S. model Adriana Lima or hotel heiress Paris Hilton? Adriana: http://adrianalimafan.net/gallery/full/3140/ http://adrianalimafan.net/gallery/full/3651/ http://www.10000takes.com/11111111111111111111AL_MJ.jpg Paris: http://www.buzzdunet.com/media/paris-hilton-sortie-prison.jpg http://www.seenon.com/blog/uploads/ParisHiltonFace.jpg http://www.cbsnews.com/images/2007/01/04/imageNY11601041335.jpg Suivant »

Venus Williams Pushes Ahead as Roland Garros Heats Up

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watch Gossip Girl s03e22 Last Tango, Then Paris online?

is this online ? any spoiler... Suivant »

watch Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 22 Last Tango, Then Paris online ?

is this episode online ? what will happen? is this the last episode? Suivant »

What are some songs from the Gossip Girl episode "Last Tango, Then Paris" ?

10 points for best answer. Suivant »

Now On in Paris: Rimbaudmania, The Eternity of An Icon

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Why does the media cover celebrities people are not interested in?

Really, why did Larry King choose to interview Paris Hilton? People don't like her and they're sick of hearing about her. She doesn't belong on the nightly news. She belongs in gossip columns. Enough already. ...Suivant »

Air France to Add Paris-London A380 Service

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Watch Gossip Girl Season 3 Episode 22 Online Last Tango, Then Paris?

Where can It be watched online ? Suivant »

Police Issues Ban on Paris Flash Mob Cocktail Near Eiffel Tower

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Why are so many people idolizing rich kids that are famous for nothing?

Rich kids like Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Zoe Kravitz, that Kim Kardashin chick and others that I don't know of. Then when a person with sense comes along and mentions that these are not the best role models in the world, ...Suivant »

Paris Hilton is out of jail already?? WHY????

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/06/07/2007-06-07_paris_hilton_free_at_last.html Yeah, I know this isn't for the Political section but it does make me want to become apart of the political system to make the likes of her server her full sentence!! Suivant »

Centre Pompidou Opens Outpost in Metz

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I Am The Gossip Girl…?

Okay, so heres the deal. You ask me ANY question, and in return I give you the answer. But be realistic here. Not like stupid stuff i mean like celebrity gossip. Like whats going on with Paris and Benji? or what ...Suivant »

Does anybody else think Karolina Kurkova looks like Paris Hilton?

Karolina - http://nymag.com/images/2/fashion/07/01/21q/karolina_lg.jpg Paris - http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Planet_Gossip/20070730/293.hilton.paris2.073007.jpg Suivant »

do you think we should stop talking about paris?

i mean. its celebrity gossip. and theres nothing wrong with that but its Paris Hilton we're talking about. im sure if she were on polls & surveys now, she'd be loving it since almost every other question thats posted is ...Suivant »

Join Efforts to Create Paris Memorial for American Artist Beauford Delaney

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Why are the same celebrities constantly on "gossip magazine covers" and why are they so thin?

What is this thing they have with being toothpick thin?And,it's always the same female celebrities day in & day out,Britney Spears, Paris Hilton,Lindsay Lohan,Angelina Jolie.Even though I work as a cashier in a local supermarket and see them all on ...Suivant »

New Paris Exhibit: Irving Penn, Small Trades

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Gossip Girl doesn't exist!?

For curiosity I tried find the high-elite people information, and people ( teens) who know that lifestyle, and they confirmed that does not exist, and is completaly different in the show, ....They are very rich and for having great ...Suivant »

We’re always hearing about Paris Hilton this and that, but what does her sister Nicki do?

Don't hardly ever hear about her, kind of odd when Paris is always being gossiped about. Suivant »

Parisian of the Month: Interview With Paris Chocolatier Patrick Roger

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Who do you think is prettier – Suri Cruise or Paris Jackson (see pics)?

Here's one of Suri (daughter of Tom Cruise) http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/suri-cruise-bids-farewell-to-manhattan-204563/ Here's one of Paris (not too many to pick from) daughter of Michael Jackson: http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/suri-cruise-bids-farewell-to-manhattan-204563/ They're both cute :) Suivant »

Wordless Wednesday: Can Words Be Trusted?

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Can someone catch me up on gossip girl?

I havent watched gossip girl since blair decided to move to paris with her father. wat happened after that up till the finale? Suivant »

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT BENJI MADDEN LEAVING HIS FIANCE SOPHIE MONK FOR PARIS HILTOn?

SOPHIE MONK http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/l/b/D/click06140646.jpg http://comunicandoilsociale.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/full_sophie_monk.jpg http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/02/12/e_sophiemonk_wideweb__470x311,2.jpg http://www.goldcoast.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2007/10/09/monk_madden_0910.jpg PARIS HILTON http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/images/photos/paris-hilton-shop-benji-madden.jpg http://www.sawf.org/Newsphotos/Entertainment/ParisHiltonBenjiMadden26Feb2008.jpg Suivant »

Now that Paris is in Jail, does anyone appreciate that her face is not all over the TV? Any other than Me?

Paris Hilton in jail = Less gossip about her, and more about others, either way I loose and should just stick to the net. Suivant »

What ever happened to Paris' new BFF?

Are Britney and Paris friends still? Or was it a stupid show where they clearly arent going to remain friends? I would like to know! Hear any gossip? Suivant »

hot gossip?

i need hot gossip like on paris H., zack or someone as long it is hot Suivant »

What is the deal with celebrities and gossip?

Personally, I don't see the big deal lately. We spend more time talking about the things that are important, because we're so worried about Rihanna stealing Beyonce's man or Lindsay Lohan sniffing cocaine, or even, Paris Hilton going to jail. ...Suivant »

Paris Airports to Remain Closed Through Monday Morning (Update 2)

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Paris Airports Suspend Flights After Icelandic Volcano Eruption

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Blue Skies for Runners at the Paris Marathon

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What would motivate you to move to another country?

I think people here in the US like to say, "IF x happens, I will move to Canada/Europe/Antarctica!" But would you? What would motivate you to move out of your country? This isn't an Ameri-centric question. It doesn't matter where you ...Suivant »

Sam Mendes Brings Shakespeare to Paris With Bridge Project

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Reader Tips: Your Favorite Paris Day Trips?

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Disneyland Paris Investigates Worker Suicides

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Wordless Wednesday: Easter Chocolate Window at Patrick Roger

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French Top Chef Thierry Marx Heading to the Mandarin Oriental in Paris

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Rushdie, Auster Headline Salon du Livre (Paris Book Fair)

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Gossip Girl Merchandise in Paris?

I'm going to Paris for x-mas and I was wondering if there's any chance I find merchandise from Gossip Girl TV show, like t-shirts, etc. and if yes, do you have any specific stores in mind? I also wanted to ask ...Suivant »

Roland Garros May Lose French Open

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Review: Robert Doisneau at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson

Image: Robert Doisneau, Ivry Shantytown, 1946. ©Atelier Robert Doisneau. Perhaps best-known for his 1950 shot of a young couple kissing with Paris City Hall in the background (Le Baiser de l'Hotel de Ville), 20th-century photographer Robert Doisneau's images regularly grace postcards, ...Suivant »

Rail Europe Extends 20% Off Sale on First-Class Eurostar Tickets

Travel company Rail Europe is extending a 20%-off deal on first-class Eurostar tickets to and from Paris, London and Brussels, so if you're planning a Eurostar trip for the spring or summer months, you may want to consider the ...Suivant »

French Songwriter Jean Ferrat Dies

Jean Ferrat, one of the lesser-known and more overtly political figures in the chanson française tradition, died Saturday of complications from lung cancer at the age of 79. While he was at many times in his career a highly controversial ...Suivant »

Paris Fashion World Reveres Lost Talents YSL and McQueen

At first glance, it's been glitzy business as usual on the Paris fashion scene this month as the Fall/Winter ready-to-wear collections took over the runways at Paris Fashion Week. But alongside the flurry of minimalist 1950's vintage-inspired looks by designers ...Suivant »

Great Parisians: Simone de Beauvoir

"One is not born a woman, but becomes one." Long before the emergence of Women's Studies on college campuses and wide acceptance of the notion that traditional gender roles largely amount to social constructions, Simone de Beauvoir boldly and clearly asserted ...Suivant »

Paris Photo Contest: First Winning Shot

The first winner of our debut Paris Photo Contest is Joe Donohue, a Paris-based photographer originally from Montreal, Quebec. Donohue writes of his photo, titled Shopkeeper on the Left Bank: "We wandered onto an empty side street just off Rue ...Suivant »

Damage in Paris Minimal After Deadly European Storm

Paris has come away with relatively minor damage after a storm that battered large parts of Western France and killed over 50 people in several European countries, Paris City Hall said in a statement released today. Paris City Hall said ...Suivant »

Wordless Wednesday: Street Art in Belleville

The gritty, working-class Belleville district is also a major draw for artists, with its cheaper rents and old warehouses ideal for conversion into studio space. Not surprisingly, eye-catching street art is a common sight in this lesser-known Paris neighborhood. Image: ...Suivant »

French National Library Snags Casanova Manuscripts

The French National Library has arguably racked up a little sex appeal this week by acquiring the memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, the famed 18th century adventurer and author whose name has become synonymous with the art of (insincere) seduction. The ...Suivant »

French Tibetans Begin Own New Year Celebrations

By About.com Paris Travel Contributor Colette Davidson Paris City Hall was the starting point last weekend for kickoff celebrations of Chinese New Year-- but parallel to these festivities, the French Tibetan community was celebrating their own New Year in a ...Suivant »

Independent Probe Chastises Eurostar on December Breakdowns

Eurostar is taking heat from an independent body which has accused the cross-channel train operator of failing to prepare for tough winter conditions last year, leading to five trains breaking down under the Channel Tunnel in late December 2009 and ...Suivant »

Wordless Wednesday: Frosty View From the Parc de Belleville

Yet another winter-inspired WW, this time from the Parc de Belleville panorama point after a February dusting of snow, and with a hazy Eiffel Tower on the horizon point. Further Reading: Top Places For Panoramic Views in Paris Paris Parks and Gardens Gallery Image: ...Suivant »

Sign Up For the Paris Trip Planning E-Course

If you're in the midst of planning a trip to Paris but feel overwhelmed by the plethora of packages being dangled in front of you and aren't sure how to even begin, take a first step toward sanity and sign ...Suivant »

Highlights From Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer Haute Couture 2010

Well, yet another haute couture edition of Paris Fashion Week has come and gone, and as promised, I've picked out some highlights from the Spring-Summer collections of designers including Givenchy (pictured), Elie Saab, John Galliano for Dior, and Chanel. Whether ...Suivant »

Wordless Wednesday: Paris in the Winter

Suddenly, it's really cold in Paris-- so this drawing of a Parisian guy in winter garb-- circa 1823-- seemed appropriate. Visiting Paris in the WinterWordless Wednesday: Paris in the Winter originally appeared on About.com Paris Travel on Wednesday, January ...Suivant »

Paris Fashion Week Continues With Couture

The haute couture edition of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010-- reserved for an elite minority of designer houses which have won an official stamp of approval from the French government, kicks off this week following the men's ready-to-wear shows last ...Suivant »

Paris Photo Contest: Submit Your Favorite Pictures of Paris

If you've taken a picture of Paris you're particularly proud of and want to share it with fellow readers of About.com Paris Travel, please submit it here. To celebrate the arrival of more reader-submitted content on this site, I'll ...Suivant »

Air France to Surcharge Some Obese Passengers

Following the cue of United Airlines and other air carriers, Air France announced earlier this week that it would now formally require obese passengers who do not comfortably fit in a single seat to purchase a second one at 75% ...Suivant »

New Paris Neighborhood Profile: Saint-Michel

How many neighborhoods can boast their own angel guarding over the gates? Okay, so there's no gate, and the angel in question is the statue and fountain at Place Saint-Michel, which depicts the archangel of the same name victoriously ...Suivant »

Are Anti-Noise Regulations Turning Paris Into the City of Sleep?

Next to New York or London, Paris isn't a particularly noisy city, and nightlife rowdiness is relatively rare in a culture where most drink and party moderately. But since the 2008 smoking ban took effect in France and smokers were ...Suivant »

Over the Horizon: Winter Sales in Paris

The holidays may be officially over, but the commercial frenzy certainly isn't: Paris winter sales start January 6th, and some are planning a trip into town just to hit the racks. Feeling brave? Consult our guide to Paris sales to ...Suivant »

Another Paris Jewelry Robbery

Just in time for the New Year, Paris has again fallen victim to a jewelry robbery. The Associated Press is reporting that an armed robber broke into an unnamed jewelry store in south Paris earlier on Tuesday and fled ...Suivant »

Planning on New Year’s Eve in Paris?

If you'll be in Paris to celebrate New Year's Eve, be sure to check out our updated guide to bringing in the new decade in the city of light. Whether you're a student looking for an all-nighter, are celebrating with ...Suivant »

Most Striking Paris Museums and Monuments Re-Open

French news agency AFP is reporting that most of the Paris museums and monuments that have been closed for up to a week due to personnel strikes have re-opened their doors despite the fact that many employees are continuing ...Suivant »

Strike Shuts Down Some Paris Museums and Monuments

A strike among personnel at some of Paris's most-frequented museums and monuments has led to a shutdown of museums including the Centre Georges Pompidou and sights like the Arc de Triomphe. The strike, which began at the Centre Pompidou's ...Suivant »

Indie Temple La Flèche d’Or Reopens in Paris

Indie music fans in Paris breathed a collective sigh of relief over the summer when they learned that their preferred nightspot, La Flèche d'Or, was only closing for renovations, and not going under for good as rumored. Neighbors irked by ...Suivant »

On Now: Paris Photo 2009

Paris Photo, the annual rendez-vous of choice for professional photographers, buyers, and admirers of the medium, kicks off today and runs through November 22nd at the Carrousel du Louvre. If you have a weakness for photography, be sure to check ...Suivant »

New Paris Restaurant Review: La Sidreria

Even foodies who know French cuisine well may be unfamiliar with Basque cooking traditions, which offer an eclectic balance between coastal, Meditteranean-style specialties like fresh fish and vegetables and hearty mountain delicacies including nutty cheeses, cured ham and hard ciders. ...Suivant »

Weird News of the Day: Free Cash at the Eiffel Tower

In your book, what might bring on sudden stampede conditions at the Eiffel Tower? Tourists angry at having to spend a half-day waiting in line, and suddenly inspired by the French spirit of revolt? How about cash being distributed for ...Suivant »

How to Enjoy Paris in November

Loathe crowds and like the idea of spending your vacation roaming through museums and tranquil cathedrals or reading in a corner of a good cafe? November in Paris is probably for you. Low season is here, and while there's ...Suivant »

Halloween in Paris (?)

My mother, who instilled me with a fierce love for Halloween lore and festivities, always asks me if I'm doing anything to celebrate in Paris. "Meh," I inevitably say, "It's just not happening here. I'll probably just end up making ...Suivant »

Tour d’Argent Wine Cellar Selling Off Prized Bottles

Wine lovers, take note: Le Tour d'Argent, one of Paris's "crème de la crème" restaurants, is looking to get rid of thousands of bottles from its massive collection of wines, champagne and other specialties. According to CNN, the cellar will ...Suivant »

Just Back From FIAC: A Few Pictures of the 2009 Edition

I spent an afternoon at the FIAC today (see related post below) and took a few mostly impressionistic shots of the main show at the Grand Palais. I regret not getting over to the Tuileries/Louvre part of the event, which ...Suivant »

Now On: FIAC (International Contemporary Art Fair)

The International Contemporary Art Fair, or FIAC, runs from October 22nd through 25th at the Grand Palais and the Louvre Museum. The 2009 edition features 210 exhibiting galleries and works from over 4,000 contemporary artists. For amateur collectors or those ...Suivant »

Coming Up In Paris: FIAC (International Contemporary Art Fair)

You can feel a sense of mounting excitement in Paris these days as gallery owners and other art professionals scramble to open the next edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair, or FIAC, which will run from October 22nd through ...Suivant »

Paris Art Gallery La B.A.N.K Showing Serge Leblon

The Paris Art Gallery La B.A.N.K  is showing Serge Leblon's second personal exhibition. This time the exhibition consists of selection of large photos. The first two pieces, which can be found at the entrance of this Paris art gallery, are ...Suivant »

Controversy stirs over McDonald’s Opening at the Carrousel du Louvre

Like fries with that Caravaggio print? Some art lovers and professionals are unhappy with plans by fast-food behemoth McDonald's to open a location in Paris at the Carrousel du Louvre,... Suivant »

Desires at the Crazy Horse Paris

Desires (Désirs) is the new show at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. Starting from September 21, 2009 with the launch of the new Crazy Horse show the temperature will rise in Paris. [caption id="attachment_319" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Crazy Horse Paris Désirs"][/caption] The ...Suivant »

Nuit Blanche Celebrations This Saturday in Paris

White nights in Paris may be common enough, but tomorrow evening marks the seventh edition of "Nuit Blanche", a free annual event in which hundreds of contemporary artists and performers... Suivant »

The Paris Louvre gets its Apple Store

Paris gets its first Apple Store in the Carrousel du Louvre.  While work is still on-going for the Louvre Apple Store rumors already emerge that the US multinational is planning a second shop in the Paris Opéra area close to ...Suivant »

Paris Announced AutoLib’ – The Electric Car Rental Program

Paris announced AutoLib’, the electric car rental program similar to Velib’ the bike rental program. "I want to make Paris a modern city, united and bold," said Bertrand Delanoë mayor of Paris, declaring himself "a principal proponent of the electric ...Suivant »

Coming Up: Open Doors at Ménilmontant Artists’ Studios

Mark your calendars for open house days at artists' galleries in Ménilmontant: from Friday, September 25th through Monday, September 28th, over 150 painters, sculptors, photographers and artists with workshops and... Suivant »

This Weekend in Paris: European Heritage Days

This weekend, for the occasion of Europe's annual "Heritage Days" event, hundreds of historical buildings, monuments, seats of government and other noteworthy sites customarily closed or only partially open to... Suivant »

Paris Louvre Museum With Titien, Tintoret, and Véronèse

On September 17 the Paris Louvre Museum opened the colorful exhibition “Rivalités à Venise (Rivalries in Venice)” with Titien, Tintoret, and Véronèse. All 3 were talented, but Titien, the eldest, was a great source for the other two. This came from ...Suivant »

Paris Photographer Willy Ronis Dies at 99

Willy Ronis, one of the last great photographers of 20th century Paris, died this weekend at the age of 99. Born in 1910 to Ukrainian and Lithuanian parents who... Suivant »

New Paris Restaurant Review: Le Relais de Venise (L’Entrecôte)

Craving steak-frites, the traditional, gorgeously simple staple of Parisian brasseries? About.com Paris Travel contributor Jonathan James dishes up the secret sauce on Le Relais de Venise (also known simply as... Suivant »

September in Paris: A Solid Bet

A less-expensive alternative to an April or August trip, September in Paris is more pleasant than reputed. Clear skies and crisp air are actually more common in September than in... Suivant »

Picasso Museum Free Sunday Before Closure

The Picasso Museum is gearing up to close its doors for heavy-duty renovations starting August 24th, but will be offering free entry Sunday, August 23rd ahead of the closure. A... Suivant »

Veteran Paris Visitor? A Few Tours For You…

An article from the AP this week gives a good rundown of guided tours for visitors who've been to Paris on several occasions and are looking for more specialized... Suivant »

Something fishy this way comes in the Seine…

When people ask whether the Seine, that famous river that bifurcates Paris,  is swimmable, they're often met with an incredulous laugh: "It's so polluted, most fish wouldn't go near it." But... Suivant »

Paris in August: The Luxurious Lag

To borrow briefly from Charles Baudelaire, Paris in August often seems to capture the French poet's notion of luxe, calme, et volupté-- which translates roughly to "luxury, calm, and... Suivant »

Paris Plage – Paris Beach

Paris Plage (Paris Beach) is back again in the capital of France. From July 20 till August 20 Parisians and tourists can enjoy the yearly artificial beach at the borders of the Seine river. Paris Plage turns Paris in a ...Suivant »

The Clips Girls – Who are They?

The Clips Girls of the Baby, Baby, Baby music video have caused a lot a noise on the internet. This has had a good pay off as the song is even making it to the top of the charts. But ...Suivant »

Paris Luxury Hotels 5 Stars

Paris Luxury Hotels such as the Renaissance Paris Vendôme, the Meurice, the Ritz Paris, the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme and the Marriott Champs-Elysées are joining the select group of Paris 5 star hotels. Five luxury hotels in Paris received a fifth ...Suivant »

Paris Music Festival for Piano in Serres d’Auteuil

This Paris music festival for Piano at the Serres d'Auteuil, which exists since 2000, supports compositions and young musicians around the piano. The tenth anniversary of a festival is always an important moment for artists and all those who contribute to ...Suivant »

Mexican Guitar Duo In Paris

The Instituto de México in Paris presents the guitar duo Santiago Gutiérrez-Bolio and Santiago Lascurain on Thursday 9 July at 7pm. [caption id="attachment_86" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Paris Instituto De Mexico"][/caption] These artists recently played in Copenhagen at the “Sounds of Mexico” festival destined ...Suivant »

Paris Photo Exposition Volutes et Voluptés

A new Paris photo exposition will start in galerie Sylvia Rhud. With the series "Les couleurs du temps" (The colors of time), Yves Bitrin took us into a floral universe where colors and work became the language of the senses. [caption ...Suivant »

Joel Forrester Jazz in Paris

On Saturday July 4 at 6.30pm the Delta association welcomes the New-York jazz pianist Joel Forrester who is visiting Paris. [caption id="attachment_80" align="alignright" width="300" caption="paris jazz"][/caption] Student of Thelonious Sphere Monk, who is considered as the founder of Bebop, Joel will play ...Suivant »

Paris World Music Day – Louvre Concert

For the World Music Day in Paris, one of the exceptional concerts is one organized in the Louvre museum. [caption id="attachment_60" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Paris Louvre Museum"][/caption] The Louvre museum in Paris offers this year a concert under the pyramid. On the program ...Suivant »

Lambaerobica in Paris

Are you getting bored by the regular gyms in Paris? Do you want to have fun, and get in to shape for the summer? Consider Lambaerobica, it is a mix of aerobics combined with latin dance such as samba, lambada, ...Suivant »

Naked Girls Video in Paris

It is suddenly a huge hype in Paris, the video of the new girl group “Make the Girl Dance” with their latest clip "Baby Baby Baby". How did that happen? Well no surprise, you film them undressed. The presence of three ...Suivant »

Cannes Warms Paris

The latest movies at the Cannes film festival were getting all the attention this weekend in Paris. Paris Match decided to cheer up the Parisians with a photo session of Monica Bellucci and Sophie Marceau, the lead actresses of the ...Suivant »

Paris Museum Night

On Saturday May 16, 2009 France celebrates the night of the museum. One hundred and forty museums in the Paris region open their doors that night. A unique opportunity to discover the cultural sites and places in a more intimate ...Suivant »

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