Strikes getting the best of you? Book a taxi on the G7 Book a Taxi page in advance to get to the airports. Usually you can either step outside and into a taxi or book the same day. With the strikes, you want to reserve a taxi, with G7 whether going …
Update for Paris Plages: Clémence from the Seine-Saint-Denis Office of Tourism contacted me with information in English about the Basin de la Villette section of Paris Plages. Paris Plages takes place in two locations every year: along the Seine (Parc Rives de Seine) and in the Bassin de la Vilette. …
When planning your fireworks visit, you can be in the Fan Zone of the Champ-de-Mars or the esplanade of Trocadéro to enjoy front row seats. The bridges offer a side view as we had on Pont d’Alma. On their webpage, the magazine, Vivre Paris, has a map showing alternatives for …
This is a good portion of my Summer Newsletter which contains information about dates and activities for the Paris 2011 summer. Some items in this post are out of date, others still happen in Paris. Check links for updates. The summer Festival de Saint-Denis , takes place in June and …
Since February 3, Paris is celebrating the Chinese New Year or “Spring Festival” and the year of the Rabbit. The festival lasts for 15 days with surprises every day depending on your neighborhood’s ethnicity. Celebrations have expanded to other arrondissements from the 13th arrondissement as the Chinese population has grown. …
Eating in Paris is very important. What if you are coming for a visit and suddenly have to follow a strict diet!? First, I would recommend renting an apartment so you have your own kitchen. Having to go to the grocery store, specialty stores or the market is a wonderful …
Give your eyes wings and let them fly over Paris. Let the documentarian, Yann Arthus-Bertrand take you swirling over the rooftops, into the shadows, and across the landscape of the City of Light. The video is an exclusive from the Paris Mayor’s office (Mairie de Paris). If it has been …
While in Paris consider using free Wi-Fi (pronounced weefee) if your hotel does not provide the service. Or what if you want to look something up while waiting for a bus while in Paris? Who wants to pay roaming charges?! The city of Paris provides free Wi-Fi at various …
Every now and then I see people, often in groups, wandering around Paris as if on a treasure hunt. It turns out they are on a treasure hunt! July 3 is the next hunt for the eternal roses. “La Chasse aux trésors – de Paris” is coordinated with the Mayor …