The French Lumiere brothers invented the first movie, which, at the time, was called a “moving picture”. The French’s love of movies began then and has continued ever since, evolving into one of the favorite things to do in Paris. The French are the leading film producers in Europe. Their movies are often categorized [...] [...more]
The French Lumiere brothers invented the first movie, which, at the time, was called a “moving picture”. The French’s love of movies began then and has continued ever since, evolving into one of the favorite things to do in Paris. The French are the leading film producers in Europe. Their movies are often categorized as author movies (deeper and less commercial than Hollywood productions).
Paris is filled to the rim with movie theaters in order to satisfy the demand of locals who go to the movies at least once a week among other things to do in Paris. Parisians like authenticity and prefer to see movies in their original language even if that language is not French (such as subtitled English movies in Paris). Because of this, English speaking visitors get things to do in Paris with opportunities to see English movies in Paris. Movies shown in languages other than French (i.e. English movies in Paris) are tagged with the Acronym V.O., meaning Version orginiale (original version).
Most Paris store hours are from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Most stores are closed on Sundays with a few exceptions. Sometimes smaller stores, specifically those in residential districts, are closed on Mondays. Most Paris store hours are open during lunch time for shopping in Paris unlike Italy or Spain. On Thursdays, [...] [...more]
Most Paris store hours are from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Most stores are closed on Sundays with a few exceptions. Sometimes smaller stores, specifically those in residential districts, are closed on Mondays. Most Paris store hours are open during lunch time for shopping in Paris unlike Italy or Spain. On Thursdays, department stores are often open late (until 10:00 PM) for shopping in Paris.
Shopping in Paris during holidays such as Christmas or other special events in Paris is easier as Paris store hours are lengthened. Paris store hours are the longest during the winter and summer sales months (January and June).
People take holidays in Paris France for all different reasons. Paris is known as the Mecca of fashion and design in Europe. Of course, if you ask Italians, they may say something different. Nevertheless, France is home to the largest fashion powerhouses in the world such as: Christian Dior Louis Vuitton Hermes Chanel Shopping in Paris can [...] [...more]
People take holidays in Paris France for all different reasons. Paris is known as the Mecca of fashion and design in Europe. Of course, if you ask Italians, they may say something different. Nevertheless, France is home to the largest fashion powerhouses in the world such as:
Christian Dior
Louis Vuitton
Hermes
Chanel
Shopping in Paris can be a great experience if you come on your holidays in Paris France with a fat wallet or credit cards; otherwise, shopping in Paris can be a bit frustrating. Shopping in Paris offers famous fashion streets like “Avenue Montaigne” or Faubourg Saint Honore as well as department stores (grands magasins) such as Le Printemps or Les Galeries Lafayette or small designer specialty stores around the neighborhoods of Le Marais or Saint Germain des Pres. Take advantage of your holidays in Paris France by knowing as much as possible about all the shopping opportunities it offers.
Paris has been described and spoken about so many times over so many years, making it difficult to find something new or original to say about it. When you actually experience Paris, you realize just how difficult it is to describe this beautiful city with words. Paris has more well-known landmarks than any other spots on [...] [...more]
Paris has been described and spoken about so many times over so many years, making it difficult to find something new or original to say about it. When you actually experience Paris, you realize just how difficult it is to describe this beautiful city with words.
Paris has more well-known landmarks than any other spots on the planet. One thing that Paris’ description is not short of is Paris clichés. Visitors may describe the city with Paris clichés as a place of:
Great monuments
Great food
Cafes and bistros on every corner
Intellectuals debating all kinds of issues
Romance
Sexy and elegant people
Rude and aggressive residents
Hating Americans
Superior attitude
Whiners constantly on strike
Residents with bad odor due to poor hygiene
Unfriendly people who know how to speak English but don’t want to
Unhelpful Parisians
Those Paris clichés may be true in some instances but it is not the norm. We encourage visitors to come and experience Paris for themselves to find out whether or not the Paris clichés are true. Follow some advice to get the most out of your time in Paris:
Be flexible and ready to adapt to a new culture
Be humble and patient
Attempt to meet French people and discover Paris though local eyes. Parisian people are proud of their city and love to help people discover the city of lights
Stay in a Paris vacation rentals to live more like a local
Don’t behave like a tourist
Try to learn a few basic sentences in French
Always be polite and considerate of other people.
If you don’t speak French, apologize and let Parisian know that “je ne parle pas Francais? parlez vous Anglais? If you get a “oui” or “un peu” then you may proceed in English.
Paris is a very international city full of business travelers, expatriates and leisure tourists on holiday in Paris. It is easy to find newspapers, English books and magazines in Paris and all the kiosks carry international magazines from all over Europe and the US. English-speaking visitors on holiday in Paris wishing to buy English books and [...] [...more]
Paris is a very international city full of business travelers, expatriates and leisure tourists on holiday in Paris. It is easy to find newspapers, English books and magazines in Paris and all the kiosks carry international magazines from all over Europe and the US.
English-speaking visitors on holiday in Paris wishing to buy English books and magazines in Paris should search through English book stores such as WH Smith or Brentano’s. Those two book stores are regularly stocked with the latest novels, English books and magazines in Paris.
WH Smith
www.whsmith.fr
248 rue de Rivoli Paris 1
01 44 77 88 99
British-based Chain
Brentano’s
www.btentanos.fr
37 avenue de L ‘opera Paris 2
01 42615250
US-based chain
Tourists who embark on vacations know that they are going to be spending their money. There are some who constantly look for bargains and the most travel tips, while others care a little less about the financial aspects. Germans and Americans are the two of the biggest spenders according to the World Tourism Organization. Tourists opting [...] [...more]
Tourists who embark on vacations know that they are going to be spending their money. There are some who constantly look for bargains and the most travel tips, while others care a little less about the financial aspects.
Germans and Americans are the two of the biggest spenders according to the World Tourism Organization. Tourists opting for vacation rentals in the destinations of their choice often find the experience rewarding and the money well-spent. Here is a list of the top 10 biggest spenders by nationality, as provided by the World Tourism Organization. It should not come as a surprise that Americans are among the top 5; the number “$76.2 billion” does seem pretty high.
The World Tourism Organization is in charge of following travels around the globe. According to the WTO, a tourist is simply someone staying outside of their usual location for a period of more than 24 hours. Boundaries between countries are becoming easier to travel through. Certain countries, like France (France vacation rentals) and Spain [...] [...more]
The World Tourism Organization is in charge of following travels around the globe. According to the WTO, a tourist is simply someone staying outside of their usual location for a period of more than 24 hours. Boundaries between countries are becoming easier to travel through. Certain countries, like France (France vacation rentals) and Spain (Spain vacation rentals) , are the main beneficiaries as their cultures are very appealing to visitors.
People love travelling, staying in vacation rentals or hotels, and exploring new boundaries. The Unification of the European Union has made Europe a great continent for traveling since European citizens no longer need visas.
Countries like France, Spain, Italy (Italy vacation rentals) and Germany (Germany vacation rentals) are among the most visited in Europe and in the world. Travel tips are numerous on the internet and tourists can get as much information to find the destinations they enjoy.
Can you guess what the 10 most visited countries are?
Pablo Picasso moved to Provence, France in 1959 while he was in his 70s. Sure, he moved there in part to escape life in the public eye in Cannes (Cannes vacation rentals), but most of all, he wanted to be closer to Ste. Victoire, a mountain near Aix-en-Provence that was the subject of more than [...] [...more]
Pablo Picasso moved to Provence, France in 1959 while he was in his 70s. Sure, he moved there in part to escape life in the public eye in Cannes (Cannes vacation rentals), but most of all, he wanted to be closer to Ste. Victoire, a mountain near Aix-en-Provence that was the subject of more than 40 paintings by Paul Cezanne. Picasso described Cezanne as his “one and only master.”
Both Picasso and Cezanne shared a fascination with shifting perspectives. Cezanne often painted the same subject but from different angles and lights. Picasso played with perspective in his cubist works. The connection is examined at great depth at the Picasso-Cezanne show at the Musee Granet in Aix-en-Provence.
Picasso moved into the 13th-century Château de vauvenargues at the base of the mountain with Jacqueline Roque, his lover-turned-wife until 1961. The estate has been off limits to the public ever since. Now, curious fans can finally get a peek inside until September 27th. Picasso’s brushes and paints lie around the studio. Outside, in the yard, the couple’s graves sit side-by-side. Picasso’s tombstone is topped with his 1933 sculpture, Woman With a Vase. Advance ticket reservations are sold out but people may purchase same-day tickets each morning starting at 8:30AM at the Hotel de Valori in Aix-en-Provence.
Find any last minute France vacation rentals or France holiday homes nearby so that you may enjoy Picasso’s Château as well as the beautiful region.
The best time to visit Paris is when the weather is warm which is from May to September. During this time, tourists flood Paris and visit the many museums and monuments. [...more]
The best time to visit Paris is when the weather is warm which is from May to September. During this time, tourists flood Paris and visit the many museums and monuments. Being peak season and the best time to visit Paris, Paris hotel rooms and Paris holiday rentals are expensive and sometimes difficult to book.
The Christmas holiday season is also a best time to visit Paris. The streets of Paris are dressed with holiday lights and decorations. Luxury Parisian boutiques show off with beautiful spectacles of decoration for the viewing pleasure of Parisians and Paris visitors.
Visiting Paris during off season is not a bad idea for visitors looking for good deals and who want to avoid long queues in Paris monuments and museums. If you absolutely want to book Paris holiday rentals during peak season, just make sure that you make arrangements well in advance.
If you wait too long, booking a more expensive Paris hotel room might be easier than booking Paris holiday rentals which are often reserved at least 6 months in advance.
There is nothing as romantic as sleeping on a boat called a “Péniche” in Paris. The Seine is the river that flows through the center of Paris and where the unusual Paris lodging of boathouses are located. Staying in a boathouse vacation rental in Paris is an unusual Paris lodging experience that will undoubtedly [...] [...more]
There is nothing as romantic as sleeping on a boat called a “Péniche” in Paris. The Seine is the river that flows through the center of Paris and where the unusual Paris lodging of boathouses are located. Staying in a boathouse vacation rental in Paris is an unusual Paris lodging experience that will undoubtedly make you happy.
Boathouse holiday rentals in Paris are just as fully equipped as traditional Paris holiday apartments found in the Paris vacation rental guide. Sleeping in such unusual Paris lodging will let you explore the beautiful city from a different angle. Hereunder is a list of Paris boathouse vacation homes equipped to welcome vacationers:
Le Yacht de Paris
11, quai St Bernard
75005 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0)6 88 70 26 36
Email: contact@paris-yacht.com
The Yacht is docked at the Quai des Tournelles facing the famous Ile Saint-Louis, 2 minutes from the Notre de Paris Cathedral. The boat can accommodate a maximum of four vacationers. The 2 cabins are cozy, well decorated and each has its own independent bathroom. The Yacht is fully equipped with a phone, computer, etc.
Rates: Price per room from 500 Euro/night
Péniche Johanna
Port de Solférino
Quai Anatole France
75007 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 51 60 83
Fax: +33 (0) 45 51 60 83
Email: bateau.johanna@free.fr
The Péniche is docked meters away from the Musée d’Orsay. This is the perfect spot from which to discover Paris by foot. This location is also called the left bank of Paris and is the preferred location for Paris holiday rentals. The Péniche Johanna is made up of two comfortable cabins that will be rented only to people from the same party. This charming, historic Péniche was built in the 30’s.
Rates: Price per room from 95 Euro/night
Le Boudoir de Serendipity
Port Van Gogh
Quai Aulagnier
92600 ASNIERES-SUR-SEINE, France
Tel: +33 (0)6 24 36 30 36
This large Péniche of 400 linear feet is made up of 3 bedrooms. Its decor and furniture is exquisite. This boathouse vacation rental in Paris is fully equipped for maximum comfort.
Rates: Price per room from 115 Euro/night
Staying in a boathouse vacation rental in Paris is a rather unusual Paris lodging experience.
If you prefer to stay in a traditional holiday apartment in Paris found in the Paris vacation rental guide, you will have more options. If you get seasick, this type of Paris lodging is not for you.
Traditional vacation rentals in Paris tend to be more spacious and if you have a favorite district, you will always find plenty of furnished vacation apartment options in the Paris vacation rental guide.
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