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Hippodrome de Vincennes (Vincennes Race Track) Paris

Feb 13, 2017 | editor 0 222

Whenever he has visitors, one of my closest friends always takes them to the Vincennes Racecourse (Hippodrome de Vincennes), referred to as the Â« Temple of Trotting. Â»... Read more

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Fabric of Paris

Feb 13, 2017 | editor 0 156

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... Read more

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The Countryside in Paris

Feb 12, 2017 | editor 0 164

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... Read more

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Les Buttes, or Head for the Hills Paris

Feb 12, 2017 | editor 0 201

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 –... Read more

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Cell phones Paris

Feb 12, 2017 | editor 0 190

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... Read more

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Canal Saint-Martin Paris

Feb 11, 2017 | editor 0 195

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... Read more

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Appropriate attire Paris

Feb 11, 2017 | editor 0 180

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... Read more

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Japanese Restaurant of Paris

Feb 11, 2017 | editor 0 208

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... Read more

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Common Sense Paris

Feb 11, 2017 | editor 0 139

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... Read more

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Cafe Gourmand Paris

Feb 10, 2017 | editor 0 159

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... Read more

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Hammam de Paris

Feb 10, 2017 | editor 0 201

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,... Read more

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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,... Read more

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France Map

Sep 25, 2016 | editor 0 273

Many hotels offer âœpensionâ and âœdemi-pensionâ rates. âœPensionâ is equivalent to American Plan with three meals included in the rate. âœDemi-pensionâ is similar to the Modified American Plan,... Read more

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France Map Tourist Attractions

Sep 24, 2016 | editor 0 441

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 âœAmericans... Read more

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France Guide for Tourist

Sep 22, 2016 | editor 0 256

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... Read more