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Category Archives: Paris

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Visiting Cedric Grolet’s Iconic Parisian Pâtisserie (Opera)

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 22, 2023January 21, 2023 3 Comments
cedric grolet burrata truffle sandwich

On our trip to Paris, we had the chance to visit the famous Cédric Grolet’s Pâtisserie near Opera and it lived up to all of the hype.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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A Surprise Trip To Paris On The Eurostar (Chunnel)

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 18, 2022December 18, 2022 32 Comments
chunnel eurostar dining car

During a recent trip to England, I surprised my girls with a trip to Paris on the Eurostar, using the Chunnel to reach France by train.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Our Secret To Getting Eiffel Tower Tickets

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 11, 2022December 11, 2022 6 Comments
Eiffel tower tickets happy girl

Our daughter has visited Paris before and loved it but hadn’t been to the top. Tickets can be hard to come by, but we have a simple secret to getting tickets for those who want to see all Paris...

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First Look: Terminal 1 At Paris Charles De Gaulle Re-Opens

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 4, 2022December 4, 2022 18 Comments
CDG Terminal 1 checkin desks

Following its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) re-opened on December 1st, and we were there to fly home the following day. Here’s a first look at the updated terminal.  If you...

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Visiting Les Deux Magots, Hemingway’s Favorite Paris Cafe

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 21, 2022August 21, 2022 13 Comments
Les Deux Magots cafe

Visiting Les Deux Magots, one of Hemingway’s favorite Parisian historical cafes led to this reflection. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook...

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Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022 14 Comments
Park Hyatt Paris Suite Review

The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme remains my go-to hotel in Paris and represents an aspirational property that miles and points help to make possible for so many travelers. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Review (Park Executive Paix View Suite) My wife Heidi...

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Photo Essay: An Afternoon At The Louvre

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022 10 Comments
Louvre Photo Essay

My wife and I greatly enjoyed an afternoon visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris, in which we viewed artwork I have such a newfound appreciation for. An Afternoon Stroll Through The Louvre: A Photo Essay I first visited...

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Date Night In Paris

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022 7 Comments

With two young children and very busy schedules, date nights have been elusive for my wife and me. We decided to to take one night and travel to Paris, which made a lovely getaway and demonstrates the relative ease...

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Where To Smoke At Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022 9 Comments
Smoking Paris CDG

When it comes to smoking, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is rather smoker-friendly, with many designated smoking areas scattered throughout the airport. Smoking At CDG Airport There is no official smoking guide on the airport website, though terminal...

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Paris Enters Month-Long Lockdown

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021 30 Comments
2021 Paris Lockdown

The City of Lights is shutting down again in an attempt to stave off a third wave of COVID-19. From midnight, Paris will enter lockdown for one month. 2021 Paris Lockdown Over the last 24 hours, France has recorded...

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Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome – Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 15, 2019September 13, 2021 7 Comments
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome room service breakfast for three

A stay in Paris should be magic, and in our case it certainly was. The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome delivered on a perfect Parisian stay.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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How I Spent My Layover In Paris

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 29, 2018August 29, 2018 8 Comments

I landed in Paris just before 7:00 P.M. and wanted to be back at 6:00 A.M. to capture pictures of the Air France lounge before it got crowded. I arrived in Paris well-rested, having just stepped off an 11-hour...

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The Free Lounge For Everyone At Paris CDG

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 28, 2018 13 Comments

If you’re transiting through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and have some time on your hands, a new lounge offers relaxation and comfort…for free. Called Instant Paris, this “public transit lounge” is located in Terminal 2E (Air France). It is...

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Lost in Translation: Air China Flight Returns To Paris Due To “Bomb Threat”

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 28, 2018July 28, 2018 4 Comments
Air China Paris Diversion

An Air China flight from Paris to Beijing returned to Paris 40 minutes after taking off due to a bomb threat…that was never actually made. When I worked at Frankfurt Airport, we would receive “alert” emails no less than...

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Impressive: New Air France Business Class Lounge at CDG

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 14, 2018July 13, 2018 9 Comments
Air France Business Class Lounge Paris Pictures

The new Air France Business Class Lounge in Hall L of Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is now fully open. It’s beautiful. The lounge is over 34,000 feet square feet and includes exceptional amenities and finishes. Let’s...

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The Dark Side of Paris

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 17, 2011 4 Comments

I had a wonderful weekend in Paris. Great food, time with family and friends, and beautiful weather made for an incredible few days. And is there a city more beautiful than Paris? I just love the architecture, the gardens,...

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Next Stop: The City of Lights (Paris)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 4, 2011 3 Comments

Well, actually I am already in Paris. It was all the way back in 2006 when I was last here and it is nice to be back in this bustling hub of French commerce. The flight over, a quick...

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