Articles tagged ‘Tips & Tidbits’
Cool French clothes for Kids
By Parisgirl | August 21st, 2008 |
Add a Comment »
If you’re bringing home clothes for kids in the family, there’s no place like Paris for finding cool kids clothes - especially in September for ‘Back to School’ or ‘La Rentree’ as we call it here.
Just like their Parisian parents, kids are going to school a lot more casual these days, [...]
Daytrips from Paris: Revisiting Norman artists
By Parisgirl | August 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008
Once you get a taste of Impressionism at the Musee d’Orsay, the Orangerie, or the Musee Marmottan in Paris, there’s no substitute for getting out to the Norman countryside to see for yourself the landscape of ever-changing light that so inspired the Impressionist painters. In fact, you may even [...]
How to Use the Paris Metro
By Jessica | August 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Paris is a fantastic city for walkers, but if you’re in a hurry or the weather’s turned foul or you just want to give your tired feet a break, the city is also blessed with one of the best subway systems in the world. Here are the main things you need to know about how [...]
Weird Drug Laws in France
By Parisgirl | August 18th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Visiting a pharmacy may not be a high priority during your trip to Paris, but if you do happen to pick up a cough or a sore throat on the airplane, you might be surprised to find that OTC cough medications can contain codeine. On the other hand, melatonin, typically used for jet lag [...]
Paris Trivia Quizz
By Parisgirl | August 17th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Are you a Paris expert? If you can answer all of these questions, you’re well on your way to becoming one. Most of the answers can be found in the links to past Parislogue posts.
1. What is the oldest monument in Paris?
2. How long is the Seine River?
3. Why are the banks [...]
Medical Tourism: Paris Dentists
By Parisgirl | August 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Let’s see, how many years has it been since the dental hygienist came to our first grade class to show us how to brush our teeth? You may be surprised to know that even brushing teeth is done a little bit differently in France.
If you remember one of the very first Parislogue posts, I [...]
Lost and Found
By Parisgirl | August 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
There’s nothing that puts a damper on your trip like losing a camera, your wallet or your handbag. Although pickpockets do exist in Paris, there’s also the outside possibility that a responsible citizen may have carefully retrieved your misplaced camera, wallet, or diamonds (yes, even diamonds) and turned them into the Office of Found [...]
Cheapest Boat Ride in Paris
By Parisgirl | August 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
If you happen to be in Paris on a summer weekend, you can go for a boat ride for only 1 Euro. First-time visitors to Paris will certainly want to spend some time strolling along the Seine River which twists and turns through the heart of Paris. Along its shores, you’ll find some [...]
Free Paris for Kids
By Parisgirl | August 11th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
It’s great to be a kid in Paris all year round, but especially in July and August.
Museums
Although kids pay reduced admissions for monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, most city museums are free for kids under 12 years old. Remember this when you buy museum passes so you don’t end up paying [...]
Happy Saint Amour
By Parisgirl | August 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Looking for the perfect wedding date in France? How about today, August 9th? La Fete de Saint Amour is celebrated every year on August 9th. It’s kind of like Saint Valentine’s Day in the middle of the summer. What could be more appropriate and a more ideal date to get married?
When [...]
