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2017-10-03: Paris 9

November 6 2017 , Written by Rita.

Opera Paris or Palais Garnier in reference to the Architect Charles Garnier. Apparently, the jury chose the project because it was "remarkable in its simplicity". Construction 1861-1975

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2017-10-03: Paris 9

November 6 2017 , Written by Rita.

Bassel, my friend coming from Lebanon told me about his adventures visiting France. He said, and I can't but agree, that the most beautiful place he had visited is La Bretagne.

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2017-09-23:Cergy

November 6 2017 , Written by Rita.

Weird things happen in Cergy. Cirque Inextrémiste à Cergy Soit 2017.

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2017-09-21

October 20 2017 , Written by Rita.

A tribute to a talented actress, a very organized manager and a sweetheart roommate. Goodbye my friend.

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2017-08-19: Vexin

October 5 2017 , Written by Rita.

The hiking day in the Vexin with my French family was full of surprises. With the Bretons in the Parisian area, we even got the chance to walk in the rain. [more photos]

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2017-08-05: Clayes sous Bois

October 5 2017 , Written by Rita.

First Times are my challenges: the straw and mud construction in Claye sous Bois.

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2017-08-05:Paris

October 5 2017 , Written by Rita.

It is always heartwarming to meet a little bit of Lebanon in Paris. Even more, when It's the family. Just before having the espresso court et chocolat chaud, we visited Gallerie Lafayette: it is one of the places that I love to go to, not for the luxurious...

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2017-08-01: Poissy

October 5 2017 , Written by Rita.

For almost two months, I started my day with this view over the seine. I had my lunch break several times on this grass while trying to ignore the road noise. This is the old bridge of Poissy, it was constructed in the 13th century and destroyed by a...

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2017-07-31: Cergy Port

October 5 2017 , Written by Rita.

With my husband out of the country, his sister took me out on a date to Cergy port :D. Situated on the river Oise, it is one of the most animated districts in Cergy.

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2017-07-26: Paris

July 31 2017 , Written by Rita.

With Irina, my official companion in the streets of Paris, we discussed all our struggles and comforts of the first years in France, over tea at a lovely Parisian café, le Café Blanc.

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