Hippodrome de Vincennes (Vincennes Race Track) Paris
Whenever he has visitors, one of my closest friends always takes them to the Vincennes Racecourse (Hippodrome de Vincennes), referred to as the « Temple of Trotting. » It’s a …
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Fabric of Paris
Do you like to sew? Do you like to look at and feel beautiful fabrics? If so, when you are done visiting Sacre Coeur, go to the bottom of the …
The Countryside in Paris
Most guidebooks will include the Pere Lachaise cemetery in the 20th arrondissement as a place to go. You can visit the tombs of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Sarah Bernhardt, Isadora …
Les Buttes, or Head for the Hills Paris
A long-time Paris resident recently wrote to me: I always try to encourage my friends to go off of the beaten path – see some new areas – which they …
Cell phones Paris
U.S. based carriers offer different plans for phone calls, access to email and the internet. Check carefully before leaving to avoid unpleasant surprises when using your cell phone or smart …
Canal Saint-Martin Paris
Go by metro to the Republique station (Lines 3, 5, 9, 11) and walk over to the canal. You will be in the 10th arrondissement, in the northeast part of …
Appropriate attire Paris
What I have to say here applies to any situation where you are traveling outside of your comfort zone. When we are at home, we know how to dress, we …
Japanese Restaurant of Paris
Japanese tourists flock in droves to the area around the Opera, and the result is that there are lots of Japanese restaurants in the side streets running off the avenue …
Common Sense Paris
An American friend who has lived in Paris for over 40 years, and who has seen her share of visitors come and go suggests these simple precautions: Do not keep …
Cafe Gourmand Paris
Over the past few years many brasseries, cafes and restaurants have added cafe gourmand to their dessert menu. If a gourmet is someone who appreciates fine food, a gourmand is …
Hammam de Paris
Years ago my friend Elaine introduced me to the hammam, located in the Mosquee de Paris. The hammam or Turkish bath, is a series of steam heated rooms, starting with …
Paris Map Tourist Attractions
France WESTERN EUROPE VOLUNTEERING Opportunities for volunteer work are more abundant in Eastern Europe than in other areas of the continent. Habitat for Humanity and Peace Corps placements, for example, …
France Map
Many hotels offer pensionâ and demi-pensionâ rates. Pensionâ is equivalent to American Plan with three meals included in the rate. Demi-pensionâ is similar to the Modified American Plan, MAP, which …
France Map Tourist Attractions
The French repertoire of foods ranges from songbirds to snails. It is said that the French eat anything that moves. Cole Porter, the song writer, remarked that Americans keep horses …
France Guide for Tourist
The TGV ride is similar to that in an airplane. In first-class, one row of single seats and one of twin seats made of molded plastic. Second-class cars hold four …