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Place des Abbesses

Awesome and a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of the Sacré Coeur

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Martin Luther King Park

Lovely place for all kind of sporty people! Has skate park as well as a lovely water body for kids

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Cinéma du Panthéon

If you have a chance and you’re a movie buff, then visit this cozy movie theater. You’ll find some new releases but I suggest seeing a retro film if yo…

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Traiteur Chez Yi Yi

Near the Champ Elysee great Chinese fast food restaurant tended by the owner. If you are craving for Chinese and want to keep it in budget but still ap…

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Café Leone Pizzas et Pâtes

Great hidden gem on quiet road near Notre-Dame. We had some great pizzas at a reasonable price. They were good in explaining menu items to overcom…

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Pizza Cosy

Very good Pizza and Salad and very child friendly as well es excellent service:)

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MONOPRIX UNIPOTEAU

My wife and I were very surprised with the quality of the food here. The fruits, the vegetables, the food in general was very well presented and tasted…

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Boutique Vintage Homme / Vente de vêtements, chaussures et accessoires / Pas de dépôt

Thank you so much to the seller yesterday who took the time to advise me on the pants. I really appreciated !! Sure, I would come back to this store in…

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BonneGueule | Boutique Paris

Great place to get good quality/price ratio for trendy clothes. Sales team is super duper chill and provide nice advice. One of my best place to get my…

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Bowling Mouffetard

Omg, Awesome place for bowling players, we played one game with the price of 9 euros, one benefit : If you are a student, you must bring with you and…

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FNAC Paris – Saint-Lazare

High level of professionalism!!! The salesman Stéphane at the games (Nintendo switch) aisle is just amazing ! Successful continuation.

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The Playce Hôtel by HappyCulture™

Very nice customer service, the rooms are spacious for Parisian standards, and the location near the metro and Montmartre is amazing! Will definitely v…

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LCL Banque et assurance

Faced with various problems in other agencies in the district (poor account management, unpleasant reception) I must say that I was pleasantly surprise…

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Devantures Montmartoise de la rue Durantin 17 au 35

Beautiful Parisian storefronts in this mythical district …

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Halle Saint-Pierre

Amazing space with fabulous galleries. Highly recommend a visit

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Musée de la Vie romantique

The museum is small but pretty! The permanant exposition is free. The rose bakery is calm and very good place to enjoy coffee.

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Dalí Paris

I very much enjoyed visiting Dali Paris! The museum is fantastic, it includes a wide range of Dali’s works and helpful explanations around his use of s…

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Grévin Museum

I liked it. You will see politicians, musicians, actors, and part of the French history and much more. Some of them are just real, but some others are …

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The Aquarium sarl

Beautiful fish. Aquariums were maintained very well

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Manège

An absolutely magnificent place, a top team, a particularly clean place and above all, I mean above all! Pancakes that are worth the detour! Sandrine a…

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Bien the organic grocery store

GREAT SHOP ! Organic very cosy shop and amazing advices from the specialized team. Open every sunday until 7PM

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Les Cuves de Fauve | Restaurant + Bar à craft beer + Micro-brasserie

Always friendly, always a very varied tap list, including some American styles (commonly a NEIPA.) I suggest ordering the “in house beers;” they are al…

Paname Brewing Company

Good beer, good views on the channel. I tried the pizza which was very decent. The crew is very nice

Moonshiner

Amazing vibe and cocktails. For it’s quality and venue, prices are very fair! It’s a cool experience and the music is well coordinated to immerse you i…

Le Speakeasy Restaurant Piano Club Discothèque

Chic environment. Good food. Crazy ambiance. Good music!! Attentive staff.

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MERSEA Beaupassage

One of the best fish restaurants in Paris, and it’s affordable! Great cocktails, the food is of the highest quality and you can feel it with every bite…

Comptoir des Mers – Restaurant Fruits de Mer

Ate here twice in 3 nights. Great environment! Waitress, Emil, was super friendly, patient and professional. Her service was a firm 10/10. The food is …

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Juste / Paris

Great meal. We had little idea of what to order, so we asked our waiter to bring our family of six (including four kids who had previously eaten very …

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Motek Restaurant – Cuisine Israélienne-Paris 2

Awesome little restaurant! Really good food, simple but delicious. And super friendly owners. A must go!

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Restaurant Lasserre

A friendly welcome without familiarity, an elegant setting without ostentation, an attentive service without obsequiousness, a refined menu without fri…

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Fancy sushi roll

I hesitated before entering because of the outside aspect of the place but I was wrong, I really enjoyed it! Really good, tasty and healthy, the sushi …

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Pur’ – Jean-François Rouquette

I very much enjoyed it saying there is absolutely nothing I could complain. The food is very balanced and creative. The dishes are a delight from the f…

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Bistrot Richelieu

Just back to the hotel room for dinner here. Great food, good service and very reasonably priced. The wait staff was attentive and the dinner was very…

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The Family

Awesome, cozy spot. Super friendly staff. Especially friendly for an American that can’t understand the French menus. Explained every dish and made the…

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Breakfast In America

Finally, an all-day breakfast joint in Paris that actually lives up to the US standards! It felt like being back at the Washington Square Park diner… p…

At the Pavillon

The moscow ginger cocktail say no more, fried chicken smelled amazing

ONI Coffee Shop

Best bang for your buck brunch (22€) I’ve come across in Paris. Coffee, juice, a salty and savory dish plus a small dessert.

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Centre commercial Courier

Nice mall, clean and with a good variety of stores. Good for a quick shopping stop or to get some relief from the hot weather outside. Very kids-friend…

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Le Téléphone Rose

Excellente soirée, ne font payer que le vestiaire, ensuite tout le monde est très agréable (du videur jusqu’au serveur et même DJ), bel espace, propre …

Cinéma de Talloires

Very friendly village cinema managed by a team of highly motivated volunteers

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Pizza Du Lac

Wonderful pizza! One of the best i have ever eaten! The owner is the most lovely french person i have ever met

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Pizza Chez Ju

Super pro! The best pizza I have eaten in my life, lots of humor, I recommend this young entrepreneur !!!!!

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Un Jour ou l’Autre

I love this store, which selects almost unique, original pieces, exceptional quality and very friendly seller, whether we buy or not, always well recei…

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Elisa Bohème

Elisa Bohème is a great store I usually go there when I’m on vacation in Annecy … There are always nice things in this store. The saleswomen are love…

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Tallulah Belle boutique pour nous les filles 🤩

My favorite shop in Annecy and the left bank of the lake! For a Chic & Rocknroll look We meet there among friends to Shopper the latest trends in F…

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Boutique KOOKAÏ

The employees of the store in Annecy do a super SUPER job! Friendly, available, honest about what suits us (or not …). Rare enough to be highlighted….

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L’espace – L’Etable

A family … I will never forget I worked for Christian a man with a big heart. And armored plates. Always ready to offer good food and put all his hea…

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L’Auberge du Père Bise – Jean Sulpice

Few days ago, I eat at there Bistro side for lunch. Simple but nice decor, friendly and professional service. The food selection was great, presentatio…

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Boulangerie de Léon

Fantastic bakery in the Annecy lake area. Everything you could ask for breads, tarts, quiche and amazing desserts. Coffee, tea and soft drinks availabl…

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La Volière de l’Impérial

Interesting place for those with small children, play area next to it…

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Musée De Pays

The Musée de Pays de Saint-Jorioz, offers, in several rooms of an old farm, objects from past everyday life. There are household utensils, farm tools, …

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Musée départemental de la résistance

Well set out, informative museum giving info on the resistance movement in haute savoie. Booklet given in English to help with visit and many captions …

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Le Palais de I’Île

This place is so magnifecent! Full of restaurants, the lake is so clean, ambiance is so refreshing.

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Biocoop du lac

If you are in the Annecy area and looking for good wholefood (veggie, vegan or whatever), I’d be very surprised if you found a better store than than t…

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Les Pastachoutes

Excellent pizza and the boss was really nice! I definitely recommend.

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Restaurant Les Trésoms

We spent a wonderful evening in this restaurant, an incredible setting, dishes filled with flavors. A big thank you to the (bald) server for the evenin…

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L’atelier Sens’O

Came to a short vacation, and since this restaurant was just across the street from our hotel, dined here on our first evening. Enjoyed it so much, we…

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Aromatik

Their course menu is amazing. Reasonable price with high quality!!

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Lac et Montagne

Absolutely Amazing. I went there 5 times in total. It has a mini-golf and offers a variety of food. I will not hesitate to go back.

Restaurant Chez nous à la plage

Amazing food (especially the cod fritters and prawn risotto on the specials board), beautiful setting, and perfect service from a very lovely, and funn…

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Petit Paradis

Best food in the neighbourhood. Good service and excellent view. bit more expensive but worth it.

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Le Florilège

We visited the restaurant because we heard about a special menu offer (2 menus for 1) that was ongoing for two weeks, not only in this restaurant but a…

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Location bateaux Ponton de l’embarcadère

The Ponton de l’Embarcadère, located in an extraordinary setting in Saint-Jorioz on the shores of Lake Annecy, offers many water activities.

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Zazie

Awesome place, great food, nice patio

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Luke’s Local

Awesome local store with amazing breads, fresh products and a very good selection of wine and beers.

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Off The Grid Upper Haight

Once a week, eat outside and meet the locals!

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Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine

If you like authentic Thai food, this little restaurant is a must visit

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Bourbon & Branch

Old speakeasy. Secret & hidden. Make sure to make reservations in advance.

The Cafe

Perfect place if you want to experience the Castro nightlife

Sutro Baths

A great scenic hike overlooking the ocean (and the remains of the famous Sutro Baths)

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Golden Gate Park

Some of San Francisco’s best sights are in this local, expansive park, walking distance from our home.

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Presidio

A beautiful park within easy walking distance.

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Tank Hill

Best views of the city, just a 5 minute walk from our house

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Cole Valley

We love our neighborhood – just walk down the hill and enjoy the authentic San Francisco lifestyle!

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Baby Sitting

This is the easiest way to find babysitters around town.

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Tomales Bay Oyster Company

This is a fantastic place to get the freshest oysters and an amazing location.

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Heidrun Meadery

Across the road from our house is a unique place to discover one the best sparkling wines of California.

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Point Reyes Outdoors

A fantastic way to enjoy and explore the natural wonders of Point Reyes National Seashore.

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Point Reyes Arabian Adventures

This is a wonderful, unique operation with calm, responsive, beautifully trained and handled horses and a dedicated owner/operator. Not your standard n…

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Hearts Desire Beach

Awesome little beach in the Tomales Bay Area, the beach is sheltered by cliffs, has gentle hikes under beautiful canopies with ferns !

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Osteria Stellina

One of our favorite restaurants in the area is Osteria Stellina

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Marin Sun Farms

Get a taste of local grass-fed meat in a very pleasant settings.

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Cafe Reyes

This has been our favorite restaurant for years. Best fire-wood pizza, local beer, great atmosphere and staff.

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Cowgirl Creamery

Perfect place to get fine food for a picnic. Best bread and cheese in the state.

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Bolinas

A quiet and unique little coastal town 15mn drive down on Highway One

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Nicasio Pumkin Patch

During October, this is a must-visit place if you have kids

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Palace Market

Great selection of wines and healthy food at our local grocery store

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Point Reyes Boat

A unique place to check out and with beautiful Tomales Bay views

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Millerton Point

A nice little loop walk with amazing views of Tomales Bay

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Toby’s Feed Barn

We love this place – such a unique place, for getting coffee and shopping for local products!

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Restaurant le Bocaccino

Our favourite in town – best selection of local specialties. In the summer the outdoor seating is awesome.

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Choucas Bar

Sunny open patio underneath the town clock tower overlooking center square. Great place to relax and people watch while enjoying drinks or coffee.

Plan d’eau de Siguret

Includes a playground, a nice & relaxing lake, and water sports activities like wake board

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Horseback riding / poney rides (Summer only)

Horseback riding in the beautiful landscape of Ubaye valley, poney rides for the little ones

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Whale of A Deli

Nice little market and deli. There are a few tables to eat inside, but no restrooms. Sandwiches were delicious and huge, easily enough to split. Prices…

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Graton Resort and Casino

This casino is lots of fun it’s 24/7 they have a hotel that you can rent a room or for the people that spent quite a bit of money there they offer you …

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Point Reyes Books

A lovely local book store with friendly help and beautiful reads. Stop by while in point Reyes and support.

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Bovine Bakery

Absolutely love this place. Been coming here for many years and the quality has never dropped. As amazing as their pastries are, I think their Pizza is…

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Marty Knapp Photography Gallery

Beautiful photos and lovely shop. Can’t wait to see what comes out next!

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Gallery Route One

Interesting and varied contemporary art, a beautiful selection of jewelry and gifts, including fun gifts for kids, and the fantastic Box Show! A feast …

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Marin Treks Natural History Museum

Great place for a young kids birthday party. You get to see and handle all sorts of reptiles.

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KPH Radio Station

The guys at KPH run a living time capsule of maritime radio communication. They are super friendly and very knowledgeable about this rather specific an…

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Tap Room

Best fish and chips I’ve ever had. The tap room was recommended to me by a local friend who lives in Point Reyes. He said I’d like it because my dog co…

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Due West

I ordered their clam chowder and their grilled chicken salad to take home. Both were top quality. The chowder uses fingerling potatoes and clams in th…

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Saltwater Oyster Depot

Great oysters… Love the sea salt underneath; adds a burst of flavor at the end. Superb service. Nice selection of unique wines! Atmosphere draws a fr…

Side Street Kitchen

What a great find in the little town on the way to Point Reyes!! We’re lucky to have found this restaurant. It’s just amazing. Roasted Chicken & Po…

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Station House Cafe

Station house has it all. Breakfast, lunch dinner. Friendly staff, great service, warm atmosphere. The exposed wood rafters in the bar are lovely. The …

Toby’s Coffee Bar

Made fresh daily pastries! Stopped by as we passed through. Picked up egg & cheese on croissant, bran muffin, banana muffin, and an almond danish. …

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Our recommended hikes in Point Reyes National Seashore

Recommended hikes in the area via the Alltrails app.

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