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Relaxing in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris.
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French Favorites: Jardin du Luxembourg

9 May 2024

A trip to Paris isn’t complete without visiting at least a few of its gardens, and the Jardin du Luxembourg is my favorite. In a city where space is at a premium and most apartments are fairly compact, Paris’ gardens serve as communal living rooms, places for residents and tourists alike to relax and socialize.…

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observation deck at Galleries Lafayette in Paris, France
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French Favorites: Galleries Lafayette

22 April 2024

My favorite way to get a peek at the iconic skyline of Paris is completely free – and you can do some shopping at the historic Galleries Lafayette department store while you’re there.  You’ll probably be shocked to hear, but as many times as I’ve been to Paris, I’ve never been up the Eiffel Tower.…

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The Faux French Girl

Rachel Gates is a writer, entrepreneur, and life-long Francophile. She spends her time writing historical fiction set in France and England, planning trips to Europe (both real and aspirational), and curating vintage fashion. Her first novel, a sparkling Regency mystery/romance, was published January 2025 and is now available through your favorite bookseller. She is currently writing a cozy Victorian murder mystery, and lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with her husband, two boys, and Murphy the big red dog.

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