How I Made My Family Trip to Paris Easier, Cheaper and More Meaningful
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Since my study abroad college semester in Paris, I vowed to one day return with my future family to show them the most exciting and beautiful city I’d ever known. That promise finally came to fruition last week.

My husband and I, along with our two children, journeyed to the French capital for a week of museum-hopping and croissant-eating, and I reminisced at each step. I’m happy to report that