Only in Paris: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects

A comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sights in one of Europe's great capital cities. "Only in Paris" guidebook…

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Melted scaffolding atop fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral will be removed “in the coming weeks” to allow restoration work to begin next year, France’s culture minister said Tuesday. French Government, France 24, Catholic Religion, Notre Dame, In The Heights, Cathedral, Restoration, Months, Fire

Melted scaffolding atop fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral will be removed “in the coming weeks” to allow restoration work to begin next year, France’s culture minister said Tuesday.

Ooh la la! A former 19th century brothel has reopened as a trendy events venue offering cabaret and burlesque entertainment.

Ground-breaking guidebook ONLY IN PARIS reviewed by Janine Marsh at thegoodlifefrance.com. She writes that "the quirky, the strange, the surprising and the downright odd are all here and it makes for utterly riveting reading". Discover more about "Only in Paris" here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9 Nice France, South Of France, Paris France, Common French Words, Museums In Paris, Most Romantic Places, Paris Shopping, Paris Restaurants, Peach

Ground-breaking guidebook ONLY IN PARIS reviewed by Janine Marsh at thegoodlifefrance.com. She writes that "the quirky, the strange, the surprising and the downright odd are all here and it makes for utterly riveting reading". Discover more about "Only in Paris" here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

The Pagoda cinema, the Museum of Magic, Foucault's pendulum, and a subterranean necropolis. "Only in Paris" is ideal for independent cultural travellers wanting to set out on their own urban expedition. Paris Travel Tips, Travel Guide, Paris District, Paris Hidden Gems, Best Travel Insurance, Paris Books, Paris Paris, Paris Guide, Paris Tips

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The Pagoda cinema, the Museum of Magic, Foucault's pendulum, and a subterranean necropolis. "Only in Paris" is ideal for independent cultural travellers wanting to set out on their own urban expedition.

The story of Impasse Ronsin in Montparnasse, swept away by development but its occupants live on in the art they created here. From Brancusi to Ernst to Klein, the greatest painters and sculptors of the time once lived and worked together, sharing beds, a single toilet and their creative brilliance. Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Tristan Tzara, Antoine Bourdelle, Peter Doig, Constantin Brancusi, Berenice Abbott, Ville New York, Tracey Emin

The story of Impasse Ronsin in Montparnasse, swept away by development but its occupants live on in the art they created here. From Brancusi to Ernst to Klein, the greatest painters and sculptors of the time once lived and worked together, sharing beds, a single toilet and their creative brilliance.

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The Good Life France online magazine Autumn 2016. Featuring my article 'The Magic of Montparnasse'. Montparnasse is every bit as interesting as its Right Bank counterpart, Montmartre. Discover historic artists' studios, the grave of Serge Gainsbourg, the story of the Venus de Milo, and a church built like the Eiffel Tower. Extracted from the book ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9 Serge Gainsbourg, Montmartre, Guide Book, Reading Online, Grave, Taj Mahal

The Good Life France online magazine Autumn 2016. Featuring my article 'The Magic of Montparnasse'. Montparnasse is every bit as interesting as its Right Bank counterpart, Montmartre. Discover historic artists' studios, the grave of Serge Gainsbourg, the story of the Venus de Milo, and a church built like the Eiffel Tower. Extracted from the book ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

ONLY IN PARIS - A ground breaking new guidebook. The story of Paris told through an original and eclectic mix of unusual historic locations

Exploring the medical museums of Paris, all of which feature in the latest edition of "Only in Paris" available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9 Halloween Tutorial, Halloween Crafts, Creeped Out, Paris Tours, Insider Guide, Pack Your Bags, Medical History, History Museum, Oddities

Exploring the medical museums of Paris, all of which feature in the latest edition of "Only in Paris" available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

"From obscure museums to favorite bistros". A nice review for the 2nd edition of ONLY IN PARIS at europeupclose.com. Buy the book here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

"A brilliant guidebook to Paris". A positive review of the 2nd edition of "Only in Paris" at www.minorsights.com. Buy ONLY IN PARIS here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9 Book Review, Reviews, City, Flight, Gmail

"A brilliant guidebook to Paris". A positive review of the 2nd edition of "Only in Paris" at www.minorsights.com. Buy ONLY IN PARIS here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

Only in Paris by the urban explorer Duncan JD Smith is more than a guidebook or just another travel guide, it's also a series of essays on the city's attractions and secrets. Buy the book here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

Unusual tomb in Montmartre Cemetery.Filmmakers, a cartoonist and other artists have banded together to build a tomb in Montmartre’s cemetery; the cactus adorning it looks suspiciously like a raised finger. Ny Times, The New York Times, Living In Paris, French Artists, Tomb, Cartoonist

Unusual tomb in Montmartre Cemetery.Filmmakers, a cartoonist and other artists have banded together to build a tomb in Montmartre’s cemetery; the cactus adorning it looks suspiciously like a raised finger.

Airbnb is offering a night in the Paris catacombs, but why are the remains of millions kept under the city? Discover the catacombs in the book ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

36 Hours in Paris, Right Bank - The New York Times. Many of the places featured appear in ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9 Paris Travel, France Travel, Europe Travel, Rue, Resto Paris, Paris In The Fall, Restaurant Paris, Black And White Tiles

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36 Hours in Paris, Right Bank - The New York Times. Many of the places featured appear in ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

This fantastic Paris fairground museum makes a refreshing change to the usual visitor attractions. As featured in ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9 Art Brut, Visit Europe, Offbeat, Carousel, Cool Kids, Attraction

This fantastic Paris fairground museum makes a refreshing change to the usual visitor attractions. As featured in ONLY IN PARIS available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

A 1914 account of a sink-hole in Paris, further evidence of the city's parallel underworld of quarries, caves and catacombs. Discover more in the book "Only in Paris" available here: http://www.onlyinguides.com/books.php?bookid=9

To buy stuffed toys in Paris - from bears and dogs to koalas, owls and even pigeons - visit Toute en Peluche at 39 Rue Raymond Losserand (14th). For more unusual shops read "Only in Paris: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects" available here: www.onlyinguides.com Chatty Man, Travel Info, Plush Animals, Documentaries

To buy stuffed toys in Paris - from bears and dogs to koalas, owls and even pigeons - visit Toute en Peluche at 39 Rue Raymond Losserand (14th). For more unusual shops read "Only in Paris: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects" available here: www.onlyinguides.com

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An abandoned "human zoo" on the outskirts of Paris recalls French colonial expositions from a century ago.

If you love Paris...and idiosyncrasy, and off-the-beaten-track, and weird and wonderful, and 'I never knew that' and 'Did I really see what ...

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