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Paris
The View Outside Google Paris
Nothing says “lighthearted megacorporation” like a wall of steel bars in bright primary colors
French Beer Update
France is much better known for its wine than its beer. For good reason: the wine is delicious, and the beer is generally terrible.
La Cagole – La Cagole de Marseille
La Cagole de Marseille. Honestly one of the worst beers I have ever had
Le Tour De Macaron
We scoured the five greatest patisseries in France (plus McDonalds) in search of the best macaron on the planet. Which cookie will reign supreme, earning the coveted Biscuit D’Or award? Find out, in this Wander Europe exclusive.
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Fondation Louis Vuitton
Another day, another museum. We went to the Fondation Louis Vuitton, on the edge of Paris, to check out their modern art exhibit, which included Munch’s Scream as well as some great pieces by Monet, Mondrian, Warhol, and others. The museum just opened last year and was designed by Frank Gehry. It looks pretty awesome:
Thinking of you, Dad!
And only a month late for father’s day.
“Original & unique” doesn’t begin to cover it
Rant: Love Lock Cancer
Parisian bridges and monuments are being literally crushed by tourist flocking behavior.
Metastasizing amorocarcenoma on the bottom of a bridge
I’m pretty sure most of the lockers wouldn’t scratch their initials into a park bench, but they have no problem vandalizing a 200 year old bridge. Some people.
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Paris street art 2 through 14
Edwart Chocolates
We met Edwart, an up-and-coming chocolatier, at Le Syndicat. He had brought some treats to share with his friends at the bar, and we got to try his amazing tonka bean caramel and tomato pastilles. We promised to visit his shop before we left Paris and a few days ago we did.
Michael Cera and Unicorns and Rainbows
Okay, only one Unicorn. And no rainbows. But still: one of the guys from my top three bands, plus one of the guys from my top three TV shows, on the same stage, making indie music. It’s like god made a weird supergroup just for me.
Michael Cera thanks the crowd in broken french for “la grand soiree, la bonne fete, la bonne amie … and leche”