Tag Archives: France
From Beauvais Tille Airport to Disneyland Paris
Beauvais is quite a distance from Paris and even farther from Disneyland. I know of 4 transportation options (there is no direct rail service): __________ 1. Bus/Métro/RER combination: a. Bus into Paris Porte Maillot: 15€/each Beauvais Airport Bus b. Purchase … Continue reading
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Paris Taxis for groups up to 5
TaxiG7 has over 500 taxis which can transport up to 5 people. These are called G space taxis, just ask for one when you call, there is a special number: 01 47 39 01 39 TaxiG7 also has an English … Continue reading
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SOS Medicine
A good number to always have handy in the unlikely event that you or someone with whom you are traveling becomes ill: 01 47 07 77 77 For about 70€, you’ll have a physician visiting you in your Parisian hotel … Continue reading
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Le Grau du Roi – The shops, my personal favorites
Historically, the French patronize a wide variety of sole proprietors for virtually all of their basic needs: meat, bread, vegetables and a host of other supplies. Of course now much of these needs are provided by large grocery stores, corporate … Continue reading
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Your mobile phone in France – UPDATE
I recently reviewed the telecommunication options for those traveling in France. Among the companies offering service in Europe (including Callineurope and Mobal) the following are my recommendations. Unlike the better known plans there are no set up fees with the … Continue reading
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Le Grau du Roi – marché aux poissons
One of the best things about le Grau du Roi is the food. The restaurants are inexpensive and the fresh fish are plentiful. If you like fish and can prepare it yourself, there are four or five fishermen selling their … Continue reading
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Daytrips from Paris
I could very contentedly spend weeks vacationing in Paris without ever feeling compelled to leave. Many visitors though wonder about the surrounding country side and there are some fascinating destinations just an hour or so from the center of Paris. … Continue reading
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Spending in Euros
Though certainly no expert, I have followed the topic of money exchange carefully for some time now and have drawn several conclusions. Here is a summary of money exchange options and how you may benefit from the advantages of each … Continue reading
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Alerte Résa
For those who are already familiar with the PREM fares sold by the SNCF (French Rail) and the fact that fares go on sale 3 months before any given departure date, SNCF has an interesting service which may interest you … Continue reading
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Amboise – a tourist ghetto?
Many of us who have had a relationship with the Loire Valley for many years have not been overjoyed with what has happen to Amboise (now a tourist ghetto) or to Tours (unfortunate victim of urban sprawl). Accordingly I have … Continue reading
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