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These sites are unique in that most of them are created by natives of the countries and cities they present. Pride of place really comes through in these sites. The authors of the sites in this Europe Travel directory truly want to share with you the beauty and uniqueness of their home countries.
These sites also benefit from a homegrown knowledge that you rarely get from a guide book.
Take a good look. The listings are added to regularly, but we are selective in the sites we place here.
Many people use their Paris vacation as but one stop on a trip to other Europe Travel destinations. These sites offer you insights and ideas you may not find any where else.
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Church in Paris
Published on: 2008-12-05
Sightseeing
There are churches in every neighborhood of Paris. Few visitors leave without having seen either the Notre Dame de Paris on the Ile de la Cité or the Basilica of Sacré Coeur on top of Montmartre.
The earliest known example of Paris Churches was actually built before Paris was Paris. While the city was Roman, known as Lutèce, there was built a Temple to Jupiter. On these foundations a church to Saint Etienne was later built which is actually the spot where Notre Dame cathedral now stands.
The ruins of these and other ancient constructions can be visited in the Crypt of the Notre Dame.
With the spread of Christianity, many Paris churches were built by the Merovingian and Carolingian kings, though little remains of those today.
When Clovis I made Paris his capital in the middle of the 6th century, he built the abbey of Saints Peter and Paul on Mount Ste. Geneviève, where now stands the Panthéon and the church of St. Etienne du Mont.
The historic Paris Churches can be a mixture of architectural styles, mostly Romanesque and Gothic. Some excellent examples of Gothic architecture are the churches of this city, including Sainte Chapelle, considered one of the world's finest constructions of Gothic architecture.
The churches of Paris offer the visitor a unique perspective on art, architecture and history.
Many of the churches in Paris house some stunning and priceless art treasures.
There are wood carvings in the pulpits, frescoes and murals on chapel walls and ceilings, sculptures and paintings from recognized masters and, of course, stained glass.
Source: paris-walking-tours.com
Paris Tours
Published on: 2008-12-05
Sightseeing
Paris Guided Tours offers private and personalized tours exploring the neighborhoods, monuments and museums of Paris. Have a private guide help maximize your time.
Source: theparisblog.com
Limousine in Paris
Published on: 2008-11-25
Having fun
Have fun by being drived in Paris in Limo : http://www.elitelimousines.com/
You can even make your reservation online their
Source: allparisnews.com
List of Paris Restaurant
Published on: 2008-11-25
Restaurant
Here are websites providing list of famous Restaurants in Paris and make your reservation online:
The other day while shopping at Agnes B. I was given a free sample of this really cute bottle of Perrier. It's a bottle made in collaboration between Agnes and Perrier. You may remember that they had collaborated with Paul & Joe last year.
But a bottle with a green, crawling lizard is pretty cool too, right? I haven't drunk it yet, but I wonder if the flavor was influenced by Agnes as well?! You can get these at either Agnes B. boutiques or at larger supermarkets.
Source: cahierdeparis.us
Enjoy French lessons
Published on: 2008-11-10
Events
While in Paris...
Enjoy French lessons
and cultural outings at your pace
with a bilingual and experienced
graduate from the Paris Sorbonne University.
Ideal for singles or couples. Why not?
Get in touch with:
PARIS QUAI N°1
Call: 33 (0)1 43 35 20 19 or 06 43 48 40 34
Write: 123renon orange.fr
Source: cahierdeparis.us
Gérard Mulot
Published on: 2008-10-07
Shopping
Behind Blvd. Saint Germain, on the corner of Rue de Seine and Rue Lobineau, stands the famed Gerard Mulot shop, which is always full of people regardless of what time you may show up. With its atmosphere of a classic patisserie this cake shop is beloved by the people of the town. And since Gerard Mulot has locations in Shinjuku, Yokohama, Fukuoka, and many other places, even Japanese people will be instantly familiar with its name.
From its opening 25 years ago to today, their attention to detail and luxuriously detailed sweets are often referred to as having the radiance of a fine gem .
Macaroons with the graceful hue of fruit, marshmallows, their popular chocolate and strawberry cakes, mont blanc... Once you enter you'll be so distracted that you may be in danger of buying them all without even thinking about it! And in addition to selling whole cakes, they also sell them in smaller servings so you can enjoy a small bite right there in the store.
Gérard Mulot
93, rue de la Glacière 75013
Tel: 01 45 81 39 09
Business Hours: Everyday except Wednesday 6:40-20:00
Holidays: Wednesdays
Source: cahierdeparis.us
La Seine
Published on: 2008-10-07
Sightseeing
The Seine River (780km) is the second longest river in France after the Loire River. The earliest recorded Parisians lived on the Ile de la Cité, which is an island in the Seine. The Seine was as indispensable to ancient Parisians as it is to modern Parisians. The Seine has inspired many paintings and romantic interludes. Remember An American in Paris? Although you may not find Gene Kelly here, you will still find book vendors and souvenirs for sale along the Quais. Historical bridges such as Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts or Pont Alexandre III are also beautiful.
Source: cahierdeparis.us
La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping
Published on: 2008-09-29
Shopping
La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping is the first and the largest outlet in France. Only 40 minutes by train (RER A) from Paris, and you arrive at a gorgeous shopping center.
All the items from previous collections of many exclusive must-have brands are 33-55% OFF, and plus, you can get 15% tax free if the total amount is more than 175.01 euros. If your tired after all that shopping, you can recharge and rest your feet at Starbucks and Bert's. And it's open Sunday! Take advantage of this rare occurrence.
Also, Disneyland Paris is just next to the village. What an ideal weekend, Disneyland and shopping!
How to get to La Vallée Village ?
Take RER A from Paris (see Metro Map for central Paris stations) toward Parc Disneyland. Take the train until the end of the line, as Disneyland is the last stop. When you exit the station, you will see a big shopping mall on your right. Go all the way through the mall and you will see the entrance of La Vallée Village. On Sundays when the mall is closed, walk along the side of the mall through the parking lot.
Main brands:
Agnes b., Aigle, Anne Fontaine, Bodum, Barry, Cacharel, Calvin Klein, Camper, Celine, Charles Jourdan, Lacroix, Dunhill, Fulra, Kenzo, Longchamps, ST Dupon, Max Mara, Ferragamo and more....
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La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping
3, Cours de la Garonne 77700 Serris (Marne-la-Vallée)
Area: Suburbs
Tel : 01 60 42 35 00
Metro : Val d'Europe/Serris-Montevrain RER A
(Shuttle bus of Cityrama on Tue., Thu. and Sun.)
Open : Mon-Sat 10am-7pm(-8pm in summer time)
Sun 11am-7pm
Close : Open all year around (except for 1st Jan., 1st May and 25th Dec.)
La Vallée Village Outlet shopping Official Site
www.lavalleevillage.com
Source: cahierdeparis.us
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PARIS NEWS
"I love Paris every moment.
Every moment of the year, I love Paris.
Why! Oh why do I love Paris?
Because my love is here..."
Welcome to Paris!
This page was designed especially for you who may visit Paris for
the first time. The idea is to give you advices to acquaint you
with the City of Light, and help you prepare for this exciting trip.
Read on!
Prepare well for a stroll
Once you have
settled down in your comfortable hotel room and are getting ready
to take your first stroll, take some time to dress appropriately.
First, put on
a really good pair of walking shoes to feel comfortable in
the Parisian streets. Walking in Paris means stopping often to look
at amazing details and buildings. This constant stop-and-go will
wear you down if you aren't comfy in your shoes.
Visiting the Eiffel
Tower means waiting often over 30 minutes to gain access to the
ticket booth, then waiting some more for the elevator on the way
up, and waiting some more for the elevator on the way down. So to
your feet, a pair of good shoes will make a big difference!
Parisian weather
is fickle in springtime and during fall: what starts out as a great
clear day can turn rainy and chilly in the afternoon. Pack a sweater
and a rain breaker if you are visiting during these seasons. Summer
is usually fine (70-85°F), August is generally hotter (80-95°F).
Winter is rainy and cold, almost as cold as in NYC.
In any case, take
your umbrella along, it may become your best friend -- especially
if you intend to take pictures of everything. Rain and camera lenses
don't like each other.
Street-savvy tips
Now that you're
dressed and all ready to venture outside, here are a couple of useful
tips:
Avoid taking a taxi during the day, and notably
in the morning until 11:00, and in the late afternoon from 4:00
to 8:00. Streets are jam-packed during those periods, and seeing
the meter run while you're a sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic
is a disheartening experience.
Taxi fares: taxi meters show your fare and
one of three letters: A, B, or C. If you are within Paris and on
the ring outside Paris (the peripheral boulevard), the A rate applies
from 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and the B rate turns on from 8:00 PM till
6:00 AM. When you leave Paris intra-muros, the driver will turn
on the B rate during the day and the C rate from 8:00 PM. If you
are far from Paris, the C rate always applies. You will pay extra
for every luggage you load in the trunk and if you take the cab
from an airport. Don't try to hail a cab in the street too close
to a train station: taxi drivers can't load passengers within a
100-meter radius from the train stations. Go to the station taxi
head instead, or further away from the station.
French people do lunch between 12:00 and 1:30
PM, and dinner between 7:30 and 10:00 PM. If you wish to
avoid the crowd, lunch at 12:00 tops and dine out from 6:00 to 7:00
PM. Restaurants rarely serve between 2:00 and 6:00 PM.
Having a drink at the terasse of a sidewalk cafe
is a necessary experience in Paris (skip it between November and
March though,except if weather permits). However, terasse drinks
are often charged premium prices.
Although they are saddled with a reputation, cafe
waiters are not necessarily rude: they're just in a hurry. So
don't take offense if they are impatient with you. Smile and show
them what you want on the menu. They won't return the smile, but
you will get your order quickly.
In Parisian restaurants, it is not customary
for your waiter to come back to you once you are served to see if
everything is allright: they assume this is the case. So don't feel
you are ignored: just call the waiter when you wish to have your
bread basket replenished. If you dine out at an expensive restaurant,
waiters will tend your table diligently. Otherwise, it won't be
the case.
Gratuity: your restaurant/cafe check already
includes a 15% gratuity. If you feel like giving an extra tip to
your cafe waiter, leave EUR 1 ($.97) on the table. In a restaurant,
you may leave EUR 3-5 ($2.7-4.5, more if you are in an expensive
place) but again, that's not expected in either case. Your credit
card receipt won't show any gratuity line.
Armed with these
few basic advices, you are ready to conquer the asphalt. On to
places to visit!
Travel guide
for the lovers of Paris...Let’s discover Paris with the Parisian
eyes! www.timesofparis.com
SHOP
You can discover all the must-visit shops
in Paris, not only famous brands
but also creator's shops and small concept shops.
EAT All
the restaurants, bistros and cafés presented here are
tested by our staff
living in Paris. From a casual French to an Upscale one, you can
find the best places to eat in Paris.
SEE
One of the most important things to do in Paris... Sightseeing!
Here you can have the updated information of Parisian
museums and monuments.
Don't forget to check it out before you leave for Paris.
PRACTICAL
INFO
How can I buy a Metro ticket? Is it possible to charge the battery
of my camera? How do I get around in Paris?
If you have any of these questions, check our 'Practical
Info'.
It makes your stay in Paris much easier, without any worries.
SPECIAL
Special reports about Paris that you will never find in other
sites.
Christmas lights of the department store, visit typical Parisian
apartements, interview of the creators...
DIARY
This is a kind of personal diary of Paris made by our staff. Updated
often.
PARIS SEEN
BY
Shots of Paris taken by our staff. You can discover many various
views of this charming town.
This world-famous
landmark was built for the Universal Fair of 1889, held
to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. It
stands 1050 ft high. Admission (elevator to the top) is
EUR 9.90 for adults, EUR 5.30 for children under 12. Opening
hours: Jan 1-Jun 13: 9:30am-11pm daily (stairs: 9:30am-6pm);
Jan 14-Aug 31: 9am-midnight daily.
Work on the Hunchback's
gothic home began in 1163 AD and was completed circa 1345
AD. The house of God can accommodate over 6,000 worshippers.
Admission in the Cathedral is free, going to the towers
costs about EUR 6. No elevator, people with a heart condition
should abstain. Opening hours: 8:00AM-6:45PM daily. Towers:
9:30AM-6:45PM daily. Masses: 8AM, 9AM, 12AM, 6:45PM.
The Champs Elysees
avenue probably only deserves its nickname of "most beautiful
avenue in the world" for its lower section, starting Place
de la Concorde and ending at Grand Palais. The rest of the
avenue mainly features overpriced shops and restaurants
- with a few exceptions in the side streets. Walk to the
Arch of Triumph, at the top of the avenue, and visit the
50-meter high structure built to commemorate Napoleon's
victories. Admission is about EUR 6, and free for children
under 12. Opening hours: 9:30AM-11:00PM daily from April
to October, and 10:00AM-11:00PM daily from Nov-March.
The Romano-Byzantine
basilica crowns the Montmartre hill. Its construction began
in 1875 and was completed in 1914. Admission is free, except
for the crypt and dome (about EUR 5). For a fun ride, go
to the Anvers metro station, walk to "Rue Tardieu" and take
the "funiculaire" (a one-car train which brings you almost
to the top of the hill). Montmartre itself used to be a
village outside Paris. The hill is famous for its architectural
landmarks, its artistic life, and more recently, for 'Amelie'.
It counts no less than 7 museums!
Its building started
in 1671 under the reign of King Louis the XIVth, and about
30 years later. From its inception, the place was designed
to serve as a home to impoverished soldiers and wounded
veterans of the French army. It comprises the veteran hospital
itself, a church, several museums, and the tomb of Napoleon
I. Admission is EUR 6 for adults, and free for children
under 12. Opening hours: October to March 31: 10AM-4:45PM,
April-September 30: 10AM-5:45PM
Even today this quarter is associated with the existentialism
of the 1950's, with Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
writing at the Cafe Flore, and with Boris Vian and Raymond
Queneau. The "invasion" (over the past 30 years)
of luxury boutiques is replacing the book stores and cinemas
from this aera, although a historical preservation association
has now been created to preserve that which still remains.
Its construction started
in the early XVIIth century under Henri IV. It was completed
in 1612. Initially named 'Royal Square', it was renamed
'Place des Vosges' by Napoleon I as an homage to the inhabitants
of the Vosges region who had been particularly quick to
pay their taxes. The square is remarkable both by its style
(it is lined with 36 buildings, all dating from Henri IV)
and by its shops and its little park where Parisians like
to loaf on sunny Sundays.
Paris offers
a number of interesting itineraries for strollers. You can follow
the waterways (river Seine, St Martin Canal, river Bièvre) or the 17-km long
railway transformed into a most surprising walkway hung some 50 feet above the hustle-bustle
of the city. You can also spend some quality time in any of the
large public parks which the city counts (Luxembourg, Buttes-Chaumont,
Montsouris, Georges Brassens), discover the gardens of the 14th district, or else decide to
learn live history and architecture in areas like St-Sulpice and
St Germain-des-Prés.
A lively and interesting city
This is but
a glimpse of the many places you will want to visit during your
stay in Paris. Guests of the hotel are offered a Complimentary
Pass to the Members Only section of the Paris Eiffel
Tower News website, which features a lot more information on Paris.
The Complimentary
Pass can be retrieved from the Thank You page which displays after
your reservation request has been received by the hotel.
The hotel personnel
wishes to be of service to you during your stay in Paris.
