Has your experience been the same? Or totally different. Three tourists in Paris are like the three blind men describing an elephant.
No more excuses! Why wait to see Paris? It’s easier than you think.
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Winter sales in Paris, or Soldes d’Hiver begin this year on Wednesday, January 7th. Normally, the five-week winter sales start on the second Wednesday in January. However, this year, the government has decided to set the dates a week early for various reasons. A major factor is the sluggish economy and a real concern that many retailers will need to discount much earlier - in fact, many already have done so for pre-Christmas sales.
Other neighboring countries start their traditional winter sale right after New Year’s. …
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Granted, oysters are an acquired taste. Your first encounter with an oyster may seem more like meeting up with an extraterrestrial, but more often than not, these slippery, squishy crustaceans have a way of becoming a treat that may delight you to no end.
Avez-vous déja vu … Des Huitres Intergalactiques ?
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In France, Christmas and New Year’s Eve wouldn’t be the same without a plate of oysters on the menu. They make a great first course - served …
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Shopkeepers are worried - it may only be the first week of December, but when it comes to holiday spending, French shoppers are remaining frugal. According to one report, the average total projected purchases will total 527 Euros this year (2008). That’s including gifts, table decorations, and holiday outings, i.e. dinners shows, etc. Even though many retailers have already begun cutting prices to entice shoppers, no one knows how to play the waiting game better than the French.
What does this mean if you’re visiting Paris during the holiday …
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The Christmas treat that even the richest person in the world cannot buy! Because it’s not for sale!
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There’s nothing like getting travel tips from someone who’s been there before you - and those tips are even better when they come from a local. So when Parisgirl compiled a list of 30 Paris travel tips from a local, she created an indispensable companion to the city for any traveler - no matter how savvy you are! Here are all her invaluable tips; even if some of them are old hat to you, I’ll bet at least one of them is a great new addition to your savvy traveler arsenal of tricks.
Using credit cards in Paris
Dealing with …
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Boots.
It doesn’t matter that you may never see a snowflake in Paris, from December to April, a good pair of stylish boots will make you feel very much at home on Paris streets. Flat boots or boots with heels - either are fine (but if you’re walking a lot, you’ll be happy you chose flat boots!)
Scarf.
A cozy long cashmere scarf to keep the damp winter weather at bay is a basic of almost every Parisian’s winter wardrobe.
Gloves.
Leather gloves if you can afford them - but any sort of gloves …
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French Word-a-Day remains Parisgirl’s #1 favorite. If you’re eager to brush up on your French vocabulary - I could suggest no better place to begin - and continue to learn new words in context. Here’s a recent post which I cherish - not only for the great cat photo but also for the meatiness of the content. Word for the Day ‘pppp’
Kristin, your Dad may have said you think too much, but we are the lucky ones to benefit from your deep thoughts. Anyone who has ever spoken disparagingly of the …
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No diamonds. No gold baubles. Just chesnuts, please!
Remember that guy who was so hopelessly in love that he spent the twelve days of Christmas thinking of bigger and better gifts to impress his ‘own true love’. These extravagant ‘gifts’ or productions ranged from golden rings and drummers to a partridge in a pear tree.
You certainly don’t need to stage a Cecil B. DeMille fanfare to share your love and affection during the holiday season. Sometimes just the simplest of gestures conveys your …
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The best things in life are FREE!
That holds true for Paris as well. For the past year, WhyGo Paris has been posting free Paris events and activities of which there are many - particularly in the summer months and around Christmas time. Be sure to check out Free Paris for more details, but here are some of the majors to keep in mind:
Paris Greeters Walking Tours
Sponsored by the City of Paris, these are absolutely free walking tours hosted by Parisian volunteers who want to share their knowledge of the city with you.
Free organ …
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