Archive for September, 2007
Paris restaurants
It’s never easy choosing a restaurant in a town that you aren’t familiar with. The following feature suggest some restaurants across Paris, along with the reasons why you might like to eat there. Whether you are you searching for the most chic Parisian terrace, the best food possible, or a change to run shoulders with the literati you are sure to find a recommendation:
Comments are off for this postExplore Paris for free
No such thing as a free lunch? Perhaps there is. This article looks at some of the places in Paris that you can visit for free – and that you will actually want to visit. You still can’t quite leave your wallet at home when you visit Paris (the metro isn’t free!), but at least you won’t need to take out a second mortgage.
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Want to visit Paris but don’t want to spend a fortune? Not a problem. There are lots of places to enjoy that have cheap admission, some are even free at certain times of the week. So yes, it is possible to visit Paris without spending a fortune. The following feature offers some great suggestions:
An endless amount of fun can be had in Paris for under $20, even in the capital of haute couture and high-end cuisine.
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One of the best times to visit Paris (or France) is at the time of Bastille Day – 14th July. All across the city there are celebrations, music and fireworks and a great party atmosphere. Bastille day itself might be more symbolic than historically important (there were actually no political prisoners in the bastille when it was stormed) but that doesn’t stop the city celebrating in style:
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There is more to Paris than fine restaurants, and sometimes you might just want a light lunch in a shady spot outdoors. It is very possible to picnic in Paris, even in the centre, and the following suggests some of the best places for you to settle down with a baguette and a (discrete) bottle of wine and enjoy the sunshine and people watching. And equally important, where you should buy your picnic provisions if you want to look like a Paris native:
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Including the Louvre, les Halles, Tuileries Palace, the Palais Royal (former home of Cardinal Richelieu), and the Comédie-Française, the First Arrondissement is in the very centre of Paris on the Seine river. This article helps you make the most of this popular region of Paris:
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Never thought of wine-tasting in Paris? No need to head to the vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy, there are plenty of opportunities to sample wine in the capital city, where some of the most important wine-tasting events are also held. Aside from the major events, several smaller wine bars also offer the chance to enjoy a glass or two:
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Never read Les Miserables? Then you might not realise how important the French sewer system is! Now open as a tourist attraction, you can take a guided tour in the most famous, and one of the oldest, sewer system in the world. There is even an underground museum where you can learn all about it!
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Everyone knows that paris is a great shopping destination, but where to start? The renowned department stores, the famous flea markets, or the exclusive boutiques? Each has their own charm and opportunities to spend your hard-earned money. Make the most of your shopping trip to Paris:
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From small back-street restaurants to some of the most famous dining experiences in the world, Paris is sure to have your own personal favourite hidden away somewhere. Restaurants in Paris cater to all tastes and budgets, so make the most of your visit by eating out a few times, for a memorable experience:
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