Shopping in France, a mystical experience

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Shopping In France
Few people give shopping the same energy, enthusiasm and thought as the French. Whether it's a trip to the market for lunch ingredients or to an elegant boutique for a new evening gown, they give it their all. For you to truly enjoy the French shopping scene have to do the same.
France is [...]

Shopping In France

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

France is renowned as a shopping city but you have to choose your times well. Shop hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm. Many small shops close for a two-hour lunch break. Thursday is the best time for late-night shopping. Many stores stay open until 9 or 10pm. Sunday shopping is generally limited [...]

Spring Paris events to enjoy the city in the warm season

Friday, August 1st, 2008

It has a distinctive character with flea and flower markets where artists just sketch your profile or cut it out from a piece of paper or locals sitting out of the caf

Eating Well in Paris: First Stop at Chez Georges

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

When you stay in Paris for a short while, eating out at a decent, reasonably priced restaurant may become a silly game of trial and error. In this new series of articles, I will recommend several places no traveler will ever regret having tried out!
Facing the eating-out issue
When it comes eating out in Paris, travelers [...]

Paris flower markets, flee markets and regular shopping

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Another good market for second hand clothing is the Porte de Vanves Flea Market (Blvd. Lefebvre, 14th Arr.).We suggest you contact the tourist offices for any update on markets days and location.
Flower and fruit markets are scattered all over Paris. Montorgueil Market (Rue Montorgueil and Rue Montmartre, 1st) is good for both fresh fruit and [...]

Getting around Paris with public transports metro, rer and velib

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

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The great joys of shopping in France

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Shopping In France
France is the ultimate shopping destination for the sophisticated consumer. It offers everything from the ultimate in haute couture to perfumes to wines and cheeses. And shopping in France is not the
utilitarian experience it can be elsewhere. Rather it's a serious activity that demands attention and a certain flair.
First we look at Paris [...]

Looking for old-time artistic Paris

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

The buzzling Montmartre district is one of the places to visit in this sense. It was here that during the 19th century, poets and artists gathered. The shortest road leaves from Place Blanche and climbs the lively Rue Lepic market street, continuing on along Rue de Abbesses, Rue Ravignon and other flights of steps.
A spectacular [...]

Getting To and Around Eastern Europe

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Visiting Eastern Europe is an enjoyable step back in time and a top travel destination. Here’s the scoop on what you need to consider when trying to get there.
Getting To and Around Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe has been open to travel for roughly 15 years following the fall of the Soviet Union. Much to the delight [...]