Skip-the-line tickets Paris
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of standing on line for an hour or more to see an exhibition. There are a couple of …
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Smiling Paris
I recall reading a guidebook that instructed the reader NOT to smile, the author stating that the French will think you are a bit light-headed or off if you …
Service – is there any? And Tips Paris
It pains me to say this, but Customer Service is not a strong suit in Paris. French companies want you to believe that customer service is important to them, …
Speaking French Paris
Ahhh, here is the challenge! There is unanimous agreement that it is better to try to speak a few words of French than not. The reason is that people …
Museum of Fairground Art of Paris
In a nutshell: The area called Bercy, located in the eastern part of Paris, was settled some time before the 12th century. It became the world’s largest wine port, …
Markets – OLD PAPER of Paris
I also love the markets specializing in postcards, maps, old posters, and original fashion illustrations. At Le Marche Georges Brassens, 104 rue Brancion, Paris 15 Metro: Convention (Line12) or …
Markets – FOOD of Paris
A visit to Parisian markets will convince you that France’s reputation for world-class gastronomy is well deserved. While some purists will insist that the best produce is found outside …
The Middle-Ages and the Marais Paris
My friend Stephane is a professor of Philosophy and a history buff, and he takes his visitors on a walking tour steeped in the history of the Middle-Ages, He …