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Devon in Paris
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Paris Street Scenes: A Gallery
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Boat Ride on the Seine: A Gallery
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Paris Through a Child’s Eyes: Part II
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The day after a man stole her suitcase at Charles DeGaulle Airport, Devon picked out a blue nightgown in a Paris department store. On the front were the words, “They Can’t Stop Me From Dreaming.” It couldn’t have been more fitting. To me, the words capture Devon to perfection. At 7 (going on 17, as…
Follow12 Tips for Seeing Paris with Kids
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When Kathy and I set out for a week in Paris with our grand-daughter we wanted to do something really special for her. Who would have thought traveling with a 7-year-old would prove so much fun for us, too? Devon, a true character, charmed Paris. But Kathy, who for decades taught kids in grades K…
Paris Through the Eyes of a Child
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Devon has become quite proficient with her magic wand, though she has not yet succeeded in turning me into a toad. This is our final evening in Paris, and what a trip it’s been. Devon, our 7-year-old grand-daughter, has reminded us that the best way to stay young is to travel with a kid. And…
In Paris, the Kindness of Strangers is Everywhere
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When Devon got stuck in a subway turnstile this morning, the next passenger in line, an older woman, inserted her ticket and whisked Devon through in front of her. On the train, a young woman gave Devon her seat. Last night, the owner of a convenience store was so charmed by her efforts to address…
In Devon’s Paris, a Day of Towers & Magic Tricks
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Devon picked out her fanciful new Paris outfit this morning, figuring it might help her get chosen as the magician’s assistant. Somehow, to my surprise, that role fell to me. But on a balmy and beautiful afternoon in Paris, there was more than enough magic for us all. Devon tolerated the two-hour wait to climb…
Forget the Cachet, This Paris Neighborhood Is a Great Place to Stay
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I picked our Paris apartment by happenstance. Visitors had left positive reviews on homeaway.com. It was a good bit less pricy than comparable places in the Marais or the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and it had ample space for our grand-daughter Devon, Kathy and I though it’s just a one bedroom. But now that we’ve been…
In Our Paris Apartment, a Smell of Burning, Then Improvisation
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Things have been lively in our Paris rental apartment, a block from the Saint Placide Metro stop in a lively corner of the city’s 6th Arrondissement. Two nights ago we arrived home with Devon, our 7-year-old grand daughter, to a swinging soiree in the neighborhood. Luckily, it was an early party and the noise died…