Paris, the "City of Light!"
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General Information on Paris, the "City of Light!" Allexperts - France Ask volunteer experts questions about travel and tourism, and attractions for free! |
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Champs-Elysees offers monthly French audio magazines for the intermediate to advanced speaker designed to take their speaking and listening comprehension to the next level. Every issue takes the form of an hour long radio broadcast featuring interviews with French celebrities as well as up to date news from the worlds of art, business, literature, politics etc. Previous guests on the programs include Brigitte Bardot, Francois Mitterand, Juliette Binoche and Jacques Chirac. Each magazine comes with a complete transcript and a comprehensive glossary together with optional linguistic exercises. The magazine is available on both CD and cassette. I have found that being able to speak at least some of the language really helps you enjoy your visit to a foreign country more. Check Champs-Elysees and see how you can become more familiar with the French language and people. Jim.
A French Affair Few people know more about Paris than Mary Blume who, for more than 30 years, has been writing about this wonderful city. A French Affair is a wonderful collection of her essays examining everything from window-shopping to a look at the French "sense of class."
Paris a Pied Walking tours of Paris.
If you want to see Paris and have little time in which to do so. Or if you would like some interesting suggestions for things to see and do in Paris, just click on Doing Paris In A Day. However, even following the "tour" you will find there you will find that it is impossible to enjoy this city in a day!
When visiting Paris you might want to get into the countryside a bit and see some of the "sights" outside of Paris. If so, just click on Day Trips From Paris and enjoy the countryside surrounding this magnificent city.
I am often asked if it is possible to see the Louvre in a few hours. Well, the answer is no. However, as many people only have a few hours to see this great museum, I have put together a tour that attempts to get your through the Louvre in about three hours. If you are interested, click on
A Three Hour Tour of the Louvre! as it will at least get you pretty quickly to some of the high spots. And then, when you have more time, you can go back and get to the heart and soul of the Louvre.
Parisvoice!
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For an excellent guide to Paris, click on Paris
City Guide!
Attractions and things to see and do in Paris
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I love going to the theatre, shows, and other special events. Especially
when I am in some distant location, such as Paris. However,
sometimes it is difficult to find the ticket you need. If
you are looking for something to do in Paris, I recommend that, if
you do not want to try and purchase your tickets after you arrive
in Paris, you check out
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Here is a great site with dozens of good links for things to see and do in Paris. Sonaco City Guide!
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Please some restaurant suggestions, you know, some of your
favorites, so that I may post them in this area and share them with others.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Transportation and Getting Around Paris
From the airports to Paris...There is an efficient shuttle
service that operates from both Orly and Charles de Gaulle. The shuttle is
operated by Air France and operates about every 12 minutes from 5:50 a.m. to
11:10 p.m. From Orly Airport (Exit 1) buses disembark at Place Denfert-Rochereau
Station and from Charles de Gaulle Airport the drop-off is at the Place de
l'Opera.
You can also take the taxi (This is good if you have a lot of luggage and would
therefore like to go right to your hotel.), but the prices from Orly Airport
will run between $25 and $20. A taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport will be
about $35.
Bus service from Orly Airport is about $7 and bus service from Charles de Gaulle
Airport is about $10.
Train service from Orly Airport is about $6 and from Charles de Gaulle about
$11.
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Getting around Paris...Although the best way to get around
this wonderful city is on foot, this is not always possible for some. However,
you should know that this is one of the most easily walked city in Europe.
You will find that the taxi can be pretty quick, especially if you need to go
from door-to-door, but I find the bus and Metro (subway) to be much more
economical and would recommend that you stay with public transportation as much
as possible. For a listing of the bus numbers to take you to the major
attractions of paris, just click on
Paris By Bus and Metro!. You may also want to check out this site:
Paris Bus Map
The best way to get around the city is on the Paris Metro. There are 13
extensive lines and may be the most efficient and user-friendly system anywhere.
After just a few trips you will become familiar with the system. I find that it
is best to have both a Paris map and a Metro map and use them to make sure you
are going in the right direction. There is a sign on each platform with the line
printed on it and the names of all of the stations. Just look for the name of
the station you are in and the station at the end of the line and if the station
you want is in between - you area on the right platform! There is also a
push-button wall map in the stations where you can push buttons for suggested
routings.
Tickets on the Metro cost #1.10. However, I would recommend you purchase a
carnet, which is a booklet of ten tickets as the cost is only about $7 and
you save quite a bit of money. The RER trains are interconnected with the Paris
Metro and provide fast service in the city and to many ares outside of Paris.
You can purchase the Formule 1 (first class ticket) or a Paris Visite (second
class and what I would recommend) which are discount tickets for various lengths
of time and prices.
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Airport Shuttle
Service
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For additional information on getting around in Paris, click on Sonaco Travel Club.
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Additional Paris Links:
Get Metro/Museum passes and more at
La Conciergerie
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I love going to the theatre, shows, and other special events. Especially
when I am in some distant location, such as Paris. However, sometimes it
is difficult to find the ticket you need. If you are looking for something
to do in Paris, I recommend that, if you do not want to try and purchase your
tickets after you arrive in Paris, you check out
Latest Events.
A
La Carte France Tours - Luxury guided tours in France with your own
personal driver-guide. Boutique hotel accommodation and fine cuisine
restaurants.
Click on
Latest Events for tickets and packages to concerts in London,
Paris and Amsterdam. Their experienced team make sure you have the
best tickets possible and an entertainment experience you will remember for
years to come!
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Apartment-In-France
Romantic apartments in central Paris near the Eiffel Tower. You rent directly
from the owner. Visit
www.apartment-in-france.com for all of the information about these
apartments in Paris are just steps away from the
Eiffel Tower, and 5 minutes away (by metro) from the Champs
Elysées. These exceptionally well located apartments are right on the bank of
the Seine, with a beautiful view over la Seine and the Trocadero.
Also available is an apartment in central
Cannes just
minutes away from the Palais du Festival and one in
Florence, Italy
that is located on the top floor of an unassuming 12th century palazzo in
the historical center of Florence.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
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Date this page was last edited: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 14:27:42
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