Parisians can now get their freshly baked daily bread from a vending machine.
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Sumptuous galettes de rois, from traditional to original, can be found throughout the French capital this January.
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Satisfy your palate with delicious local delicacies that range from tapas in Barcelona to lobster in Maine.
The capital of couture is also a top destination for vintage shopping, with boutiques ranging from high end to affordable.
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Disney may have started in the US, but its international theme parks have been infused with locally familiar elements, from feng shui in Hong Kong to European inventors in Paris.
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With a recent spate of restaurant openings for those with restricted diets, the French capital is no longer a culinary minefield for those with special demands.
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