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The Email of Paris Recommendations I Send to Everyone
I keep losing it in my sent file, so I'm just making it a Substack post.
May 20, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
Lessons Paris Taught Me in 2025
Or, hopefully I did learn this stuff so that I can have a happier 2026.
Dec 31, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
December Things: Festive scamming, Parisian Gift Guides, Cheese Goals
Your monthly quick hits from Franchement, December edition.
Dec 17, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
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French Things I Refuse To Get Over, Part Deux
Apr 30, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
Unspoken French Rules, from Cheese to the Bise
Jun 13, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
I Think I've Become Too Parisian
Jul 5, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
America: Wide & Flaky
Aug 14, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
Are You Prepared To Move To France?
Jan 19, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
Things I Did Get Over
Nov 1, 2024 • Shelby Chambers

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Lunch & Breakfast Bagels at Fitzcaraldo
Are bagels becoming a "thing" in Paris?
Nov 6, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
Big 'Ole Sandwiches on Hallah at Micho
Bright, creative, filling, and Kosher-friendly.
Sep 28, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
My Actual Favorite Jambon Beurre in Paris
I'm team Chez Aline all the way. There, I said it.
Aug 22, 2025 • Shelby Chambers

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Lessons Paris Taught Me in 2025
Or, hopefully I did learn this stuff so that I can have a happier 2026.
Dec 31, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
How To Get Stuff Done In France
Leave your smiles, elbow grease, and entitlement at the door.
Nov 19, 2025 • Shelby Chambers
Paris Will Never Be A Bike-Friendly City
No matter how many bike lanes Paris adds, the spirit of the city isn't ready for cycling.
Oct 31, 2025 • Shelby Chambers

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A subjective and unreliable account of living in France, frankly.
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Entertaining with Beth
Entertaining with Beth
A Good Vintage
A Good Vintage
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Paris Unlocked Newsletter
Paris Unlocked Newsletter
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India Knight
Slow Sailing
Slow Sailing
Maddy Odom

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