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The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France

thebonnierose — Tue, 20 May 2014 07:15:39 +0000

Next to the Eiffel Tower the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile is one of the must see places when visiting Paris, France. This highly visited monument stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées and is a sight to behold. However make sure you do actually see this... Read More »

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The Love Lock Bridge – Paris, France

thebonnierose — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:04:27 +0000

One of the ‘must see’ places on our trip to Paris, France for our anniverasry was the Love Lock Bridge. I had only heard about this in recent times and had since been wanting to see it in person. In fact there is not just this one love lock bridge in Paris, but many all... Read More »

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Caveau des Oubliettes in Paris

thebonnierose — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:47:00 +0000

While we were in Paris my husband took us to a jazz club on the night of our 9th wedding anniversary. It became the best club experience I have to memory and today still holds that that title. Caveau des Oubliettes is a 12th century prison located in the Latin Quarter across the river from... Read More »

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Travel: Père Lachaise Cemetery

thebonnierose — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:04:00 +0000

On my return trip to France there was one place I had marked down on my list of ‘must see places’ in Paris: Père Lachaise Cemetery. As the largest cemetery within the city of Paris it is thought to be one of the most visited cemeteries in the world. When the eternally resting occupants include Oscar Wilde, Jim... Read More »

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Paris in Motion: Roller Derby model in Paris

thebonnierose — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:13:00 +0000

Bonnie Rose Photography © 2012 All Rights Reserved | www.bonnie-rose.co.uk Oh beautiful Paris. The city of love. Oh have I fallen for the city’s fashion hub, amazing food, historical art, and beautiful sights. Love. It is said that it is the people you meet on your journey that can make the... Read More »

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Romantic Getaway to Paris

thebonnierose — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:04:00 +0000

The infamous lock bridge in the Paris, France Happy Valentines Day to all my readers! To celebrate the day for ‘Travel Thursday’ we will look at a romantic trip to Paris. Having grown up in Europe there are many places that I wish to return to now as an adult. Getting to return to Paris... Read More »

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Back from Europe Trip

thebonnierose — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Military brat. Born in England to American parents and grew up moving around Europe, from military base to military base, until I was about to graduate high school. Quite a lot has happened in my life since I moved ‘home’ to the United States. A decade later and I am returning ‘home’ to Napoli, Italia... Read More »

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