Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: l'obsession
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le taxi
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le tip
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le pain
Enjoy! and feel free to share yours!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Paris vs. New York
I am not sure if you have heard the buzz about the blog that compares Paris and New York, but it is really cool. Some of my favorites include:
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: l'obsession
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le taxi
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le tip
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le pain
Enjoy! and feel free to share yours!
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: l'obsession
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le taxi
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le tip
Paris vs New York, a tally of two cities: le pain
Enjoy! and feel free to share yours!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
The PatriMap
Paris and the I-Phone II, the patrimap, an app from paris.fr, about walking tours without the tour guide found directly on your i-phone and its free.
It is available in English, so do not fret. First depending on your location, you can search for walking tours nearby, or other directly go to the itineraries page. There are strolls about knights and horses, the mosaics and bridge tours. Also there is a game, for each site you get a point and then there are prizes according to the points gained.
I found this useful as well, because if I am looking for a stroll, it's available at my fingertips! Also, if something comes up in the middle, I can always start back where I ended. Most walks are only an 1 hour and they usually stay in the same area, so it is not like you are walking the Champs-Elysées all the way to Bastille, (if you would want to go ahead).
Another great walk not listed is walking from Pont Royal to St. Michel just following the same road until you reach the Seine, the architecture is great and it is a chance to see Jardin de Luxembourg, the Cluny Museum, the characters of St. Michel, and so much more!
It is available in English, so do not fret. First depending on your location, you can search for walking tours nearby, or other directly go to the itineraries page. There are strolls about knights and horses, the mosaics and bridge tours. Also there is a game, for each site you get a point and then there are prizes according to the points gained.
I found this useful as well, because if I am looking for a stroll, it's available at my fingertips! Also, if something comes up in the middle, I can always start back where I ended. Most walks are only an 1 hour and they usually stay in the same area, so it is not like you are walking the Champs-Elysées all the way to Bastille, (if you would want to go ahead).
Another great walk not listed is walking from Pont Royal to St. Michel just following the same road until you reach the Seine, the architecture is great and it is a chance to see Jardin de Luxembourg, the Cluny Museum, the characters of St. Michel, and so much more!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving in Paris
For all my American adventures, this one is for you!
Are you in Paris for Thanksgiving? Or are you looking to celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris?
Check out the grocery store Thanksgiving near St. Paul M°1! It has all of your "Thanksgiving needs". I first discovered Thanksgiving a few months ago, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to satisfy their cravings.
It is a southern grocery store, they have Cajun mixes and sauces, definitely a nice reminder of Kentucky comfort food! Baking products, pancake mix and syrup, Cream cheese ( it exists in France, but never the same), peanut butter (you never realize how much you miss it), pop tarts, dr. pepper, etc etc etc. Also, there is a Cajun restaurant as well, reservations are recommended because it is small, but it is all home cooking!
They are even supplying turkeys for Thanksgiving, the farm fed kind that come from France (no they did not ship a Butterball, haha).
Check it out on your next visit to Paris, especially for those cravings of anything spicy, yummy, or sugary!
Are you in Paris for Thanksgiving? Or are you looking to celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris?
Check out the grocery store Thanksgiving near St. Paul M°1! It has all of your "Thanksgiving needs". I first discovered Thanksgiving a few months ago, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to satisfy their cravings.
It is a southern grocery store, they have Cajun mixes and sauces, definitely a nice reminder of Kentucky comfort food! Baking products, pancake mix and syrup, Cream cheese ( it exists in France, but never the same), peanut butter (you never realize how much you miss it), pop tarts, dr. pepper, etc etc etc. Also, there is a Cajun restaurant as well, reservations are recommended because it is small, but it is all home cooking!
They are even supplying turkeys for Thanksgiving, the farm fed kind that come from France (no they did not ship a Butterball, haha).
Check it out on your next visit to Paris, especially for those cravings of anything spicy, yummy, or sugary!
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| 20, rue Saint Paul 75004 PARIS Tel: 01 42 77 68 29 store hours: Tues-Sat 10:30am to 7:00pm, Sun 11:00am to 6:00pm restaurant: Saturday brunch 12:00 to 2:30pm, Sunday brunch 11:00 to 3:30pm reservations recommended |
Illumination aux Champs-Elysées
The best part of the Christmas season not to miss in Paris is the illuminations aux Champs-Elysées (yes you have my permission to break out into song)
is the Illumination and the Marché de Noël. This week it opened it's doors, Mélanie Laurent, a French actress, was in charge of pressing the button, along with Bertrand Delanoe, the mayor of Paris. Check the video out here!
There are 415 trees on "the most beautiful avenue in the world" from Place de L'Etoile to Place de la concorde, so more than 2km of lights!
The Marché de Noël
So, if you are looking for a fun time, and want to do some Christmas shopping or shopping of any kind, check out the marché, sip some hot chocolate, cider, or vin chaud, and capture the brightness of the Champs-Elysées.
Pratical Information http://www.parisvillagedenoel-champselysees.com/
19 november 2010- 3 january 2011
Sunday to Thursday 12h00 à 23h00
Friday to Saturday12h00 à 24h00
Station Métro: Champs-Elysées / Clémenceau Lignes : 1 & 13
is the Illumination and the Marché de Noël. This week it opened it's doors, Mélanie Laurent, a French actress, was in charge of pressing the button, along with Bertrand Delanoe, the mayor of Paris. Check the video out here!
There are 415 trees on "the most beautiful avenue in the world" from Place de L'Etoile to Place de la concorde, so more than 2km of lights!
The Marché de Noël
Pratical Information http://www.parisvillagedenoel-champselysees.com/
19 november 2010- 3 january 2011
Sunday to Thursday 12h00 à 23h00
Friday to Saturday12h00 à 24h00
Station Métro: Champs-Elysées / Clémenceau Lignes : 1 & 13
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Paris and the I-Phone
I am sure most of you adventurers have an I-Phone or something similar to it, so take advantage of this next series "Paris and the I-Phone". A series dedicated to the many applications that one can use when touring, visiting, or living in Paris!
The first one is Musées Paris, it is free for a limited period and then costs, 0,79 euros. The first page is dedicated to the exhibitions, most known museums are listed.
Clicking on the expo reveals its summary, location, and all important information relative to the museum. It even has a location device and shows directions on how to arrive at the museum!
The second page is dedicatd to all of the museums important to visit, and the third page shows some art galleries as well as auctions. The final page is the catalogs or books dedicated to the expositions, along with the price.
I find this app useful, its like paris.fr in one click. There is a variety of expositions and they change accordingly. If the museum isn't listed on the expo page I can click on the museum page and find all the necessary information. Plus, the location device is awesome, I will not tell you how many times I have gotten lost, while looking for a museum (the unknown to tourist kind).
Check it out! and do not hesitate to comment about it!
The first one is Musées Paris, it is free for a limited period and then costs, 0,79 euros. The first page is dedicated to the exhibitions, most known museums are listed.
Clicking on the expo reveals its summary, location, and all important information relative to the museum. It even has a location device and shows directions on how to arrive at the museum!
The second page is dedicatd to all of the museums important to visit, and the third page shows some art galleries as well as auctions. The final page is the catalogs or books dedicated to the expositions, along with the price.
I find this app useful, its like paris.fr in one click. There is a variety of expositions and they change accordingly. If the museum isn't listed on the expo page I can click on the museum page and find all the necessary information. Plus, the location device is awesome, I will not tell you how many times I have gotten lost, while looking for a museum (the unknown to tourist kind).
Check it out! and do not hesitate to comment about it!
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