PARIS IS A CITY OF HIDDEN DELIGHTS. I AM OFTEN DISCOVERING SOME PLACE WONDERFUL, "BEHIND CLOSED DOORS".
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PARIS IS A CITY OF HIDDEN DELIGHTS. I AM OFTEN DISCOVERING SOME PLACE WONDERFUL, “BEHIND CLOSED DOORS”.

I love a secret but I love a surprise even more.
Paris is a treasure for what hides up cobbled alleyways, in charming courtyards and behind closed doors. Those massive wooden doors with their secret codes are home to many a private world.

Early in the summer Paris shared a secret or two with me.
I have long been a fan of Darphin skincare since my life-changing trip in 1999. This was the year when France and I became inseparable. I should thank Darphin.
I started using the cleanser and have never looked back. Darphin is its own French secret. A small beauty brand, with a strong and loyal following, that until recently was mostly known only to French women.

I want to share this treasure with you.

First, let’s talk Paris.
I know a visit to Paris is more about walking, soaking up the exquisite scene and people watching. Then it is museums, restaurants and a little or a lot of shopping. There is one other idea I have for you.

Take some time for you and experience French beauty first hand.

Last month, I went to Institut Darphin on rue Saint Honoré.
This was my first encounter and in al...