Category Archives: Sights

The ‘Amelie’ Walk

Posted on 19/08/2013 by letourbillon

The 2001 French film has become a part of France’s cultural identity; the Parisian scenes, the music and Audrey Tautou’s quirky portrayal of Amelie made me want to discover the reality of director Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Paris. The stylised settings show … Continue reading →

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Sunny daze

Posted on 19/02/2013 by letourbillon

    After a busy morning, and not wanting to waste the day, I decided to check out the Maison de Balzac, (Balzac’s house) a short walk from La Muette or Passy metro stations. In all honesty, it was a … Continue reading →

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L’arc de Triomphe

Posted on 30/01/2013 by letourbillon

A few little pics I found lying around.

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Just around the corner…

Posted on 23/01/2013 by letourbillon

Wandering round P-town on my break    

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Lunch break museum trips

Posted on 16/01/2013 by letourbillon

I feel like since I have been back to Paris I haven’t done much aside from coursework and teaching, so today I went for a little museum trip between classes. I was teaching just around the corner from the Louvre, … Continue reading →

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Le parc de buttes chaumont

Posted on 02/12/2012 by letourbillon

Tucked away in the 19th arrondissement, the north east of Paris, lies Le parc aux buttes chaumont. Not only hosting amazing views of the city, the park includes beautiful water features and wildlife. I definitely recommend a visit, so take … Continue reading →

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What to do in one weekend…

Posted on 13/11/2012 by letourbillon

Firstly, apologies if this post seems rushed, I’ve just rewritten it out after losing my first attempt which I thought sounded quite witty and I’ve no idea what I had written. I need to create a Blogging 101 of things … Continue reading →

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