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Parisian TourismHeather Stimmler-HallArticlesAn Open Letter from the French This open letter from a Parisian hotel manager to Americans sums up the average French person's attitude towards the people of the United States. The Politics of an American in France The viewpoint of an American living in France on the current political crisis in Iraq. In the Footsteps of the Fashion World Four times a year the fashion world comes to Paris for the runway shows. Find out where they sleep, eat, party and shop while they're here! What’s it really like, living in France? Living in France may be a dream for many, but the France in your guide books and your vacations is far different from the reality of French life. The Verdon: France's Grand Canyon The Gorges du Verdon is the largest canyon in Europe, located in the South of France just 90 minutes from Nice airport. An introduction to the legendary Principality of Monaco, tucked into the French Riviera. A Week in the Mercantour National Park Escape the crowds, heat and prices of the Riviera with a trip up to the Mercantour National Park, just an hour from Nice International Airport. The Inside Scoop on the Cannes Film Fest What it takes to actually get into the screenings at the Cannes Film Festival, methods tried and tested by your Secrets of Paris hostess! Looking for the Answers? Look no further! If you've got questions about dealing with the red tape, bureaucracy and legal aspects of living and working in France, Jean Taquet can help. The Scoop on the New Disney Studios in Paris Heather and Claire check out the new Disney Studios at the Disneyland Resort in Paris: the French have mastered the art of customer service! Do you really think you can visit every corner of France AND Paris in just a week? Heather pleas for everyone to slow down and smell the vie en rose. Gift Ideas for the Paris-Lovers on Your List Looking for a holiday gift more original than an Eiffel Tower statue? Look no further! A few resources for those considering the expat life in France. Montmartre: Sacre Coeur to the Moulin Rouge A heartfelt plea to avoid the Place du Tertre and see what's really interesting up in Montmartre. Inside Scoop on Disneyland Paris All you need to know about the differences between Disneyland Paris and Disneyland California, money-saving tips, and the end to the Euro Disney/Disneyland Paris debate. Halloweenland at Disneyland Paris! Everything you need to know about the best place in Paris for Halloween fun -- for all ages! Emergency Resources for Residents and Visitors in Paris Embassy, Consulate, airport and French government help lines for expat residents and visitors trapped in France due to closed US airspace. Also includes links for English-speaking forums in Paris and French news in English covering the tragedy. Au Revoir, Franc! Hello, Euro! Despite popular scepticism and rampant rumours to the contrary, the Euro is here…well, almost. We've still got a few months before it's bye bye to our old pal Franc (and his centime sidekick). Here's a rundown of all you'll need to know about the Euro, handy if you plan on coming ... Pooches in Paris: A Dog's Delight If you live in Paris with a dog, or if you're thinking of bringing yours with you to visit, here are some handy tips, addresses, and web sites to help you and your companion make the most of the City of Light! If You're Thinking of Driving in Paris... The pros and cons of renting a car for your Paris vacation. Lots going on in the eastern end of Paris along the banks of the Seine: Bercy and the Rive Gauche Project Lots going on in the eastern end of Paris along the banks of the Seine: Bercy and the Rive Gauche Project. Paris is known for its perfumes and beauty products, and for good reason! Here are some tips on where to shop and what to look for. Don't bother hauling that extra suitcase full of medicine and first aid supplies to Paris with you. They've got pharmacies here, too. And what better way to really experience a different culture than to get sick in it? I've always had a love-hate relationship with French music. To commemorate last week's death of one of my favorite singers, Charles Trenet, and the ten year anniversary of the death of Serge Gainsbourg, here's my own opinion of the French music scene. With so many bars to choose from, where do you start? Here are a few of my own personal favorites. Paris is a city of wonders and fantasy, and no one appreciates it more than the children! Exotic Paris Part I: Asian Influences Paris may be the cultural center of the French world, but it's also a cosmopolitan city full of different ethnic influences. Step away from the typical French cafés and boutiques, and you'll find more to the city than accordions and baguettes. Exotic Paris Part II: African Roots This is the second article in a series introducing visitors to Paris' ethnic diversity. Tips for Throwing Your Own Soirée à la Français A Parisian New Year’s party is a perfect way to start 2001, but if you’ve already got plans, these tips can help you throw a party throughout the new year!
Top 10 Entertainment Links for Paris Not just for the holidays, you'll find year-round sightseeing, clubbing, gallery shows, festivals, dancing, and concerts listed at these sites. As the loyal readers may recall, this past spring Yours Truly found out she not only needed a French driving license, but that she’d have to take classes and both exams to get it. Well, months later and wiser, here are a few things I learned that can help both visiting ... This month we have some links reviewed for the new Art & Design category, and three links for trips through Paris on the Seine. In our second installment of the Expat Top Ten, the chic lady Gentry Lane will make you all drool with the desire to drop everything and move ... Top Ten Reasons to Love Paris, by Claire Heather digs up a seasoned expat in love with Paris and gets her to share her favorite things about the city. Also, six new sites reviewed. Your host isn't the only one in Paris who'd rather be at the beach. Here's a lazy explanation of the Parisian August Phenomenon. Summertime in Paris: How to Look Like a Native
It's easy to spot the tourists in Paris during the month-they're the only ones around! But you can fool each other with some tips from a resident. While I’m far from Paris this summer, here are a few of the places I’m really missing, and a few tips for all of you warm weather visitors.
Going to the big supermarchés of Paris to do the weekly shopping isn’t always fun or convenient, but there’s now a number of ways to get the groceries to com to you. RV Camping à la Français Part 2 The best links for buying, renting or figuring out what to do with your Campingcar in France. Think you can drive in France with the license you already have? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, discover whether you too will have to take the exam. RV Camping à la Française--Part 1 With five weeks minimum vacation time, why not get an RV to tour around Europe? But the Halls discover that the journey doesn't begin once you've got your campervan, but in buying one in France. Marianne Splits Town--and her bust goes too! Laetitia Casta causes all sorts of heart attacks by leaving her home country of France to live in the British tax paradise. The French are not amused. Paris in a Week Part 3: Kiwis on the Move! Kiwis in Paris discover a grand monument, the Pantheon, built by a relative back in the 1700's. When you think of how complicated it can be to buy and hook-up a computer in your own country, including loading the software, finding an internet provider, and dealing with the occasional crashes and bugs, imagine how hard it is in Paris! Can’t live without your e-mail for one day? Never fear, there’s an internet café in Paris for you! Done the Louvre? Been to the Pompidou? Just darn sick of the crowds? Try treading on the unknown side of the Paris museum circuit! Welcome back to the Paris in a Week series, where the “seasoned Parisian tourist” (yours truly) attempts to give the confused masses from Back Home some good advice on making the most of a their trip to the City of Light without going insane (or getting pickpocketed).,Welcome back to the Paris ... Tips for tying the knot in Paris, or recreating the French atmosphere in your wedding wherever you live. The Best Advice for Your Week in Paris, Part 1 Churches, Museums, and Tours, oh my! How to survive a week in Paris (and even enjoy yourself a little). Paris la Ville d'Amour? Bien sur! Ahhhh...Romance and Paris! Say what you will, but a bridgeload of smooching lovers can't be wrong! Don't let the language scare you away! The French have a few great sites worth checking out! The Aliens Have Landed, Part 2: A Room with a Phew! Looking for a decent apartement in Paris? Take a number! Tips on Personal Safety in Paris Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.,Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society. ... It's Haute Couture week in Paris! Here are the basics, and some hints to catch a bit of the fashion fun yourself!,It's Haute Couture week in Paris! Here are the basics, and some hints to catch a bit of the fashion fun yourself! For many people, Paris is a haven from the violent crime seen in other countries. But with the press reluctant to report on the growing crime rate, the peace is just an illusion. Millennium Bug? Not if the Weather Gets Here First! Storm sweeps through Paris, disabling the City of Lights with just one week to go until the Millennium Celebration begins! Going to the Movies Parisian Style Cold and wet in Paris? Had enough of walking around? Make it a night out at the movies! All about the cinemas in Paris, including links that list times, locations and prices of current films. Sapin de Noël...Flocking the Parisian Tradition
Spending Christmas in Paris? Bring a warm coat…and your appetite! Mr. and Mrs. Hall partake of Bûche de Noël and consider the decorating options. Holiday Shopping in Paris is a Dream Come True Holiday shopping in Paris: all that it's meant to be and more. Here are some tips and links to help you shop your way around the glittering city. World AIDS Awareness Day in Paris On December 1, 1999, Paris celebrated the 12th Annual World AIDS Awareness Day with typical marching fervor. This article also recommends some helpful HIV/AIDS resources available in Paris. The Parisian Pedestrian: by Choice and by Force While I love being a pedestrian in Paris, sometimes I don’t have a choice. As the “grève” season of transportation strikes approaches, be prepared to find alternative means of getting yourself to the holiday sales. Enjoying the Hunting and Gathering Food shopping in Paris is as special as the French cuisine itself. It takes time, and is something to be savoured, not rushed through. Heather slows down for a moment to share her favorite shopping tips with you. The Aliens Have Landed, Part I: "What? Me an alien?" Special series on those Anglo's, particularly North Americans, who are in France without the government's permission (i.e. illegal aliens). Living it up French Style at Paris’s "Salon du Chocolat" Paris's foires and salons provide a wonderful opportunity to sample and purchase some of the most delectable French goodies. This week, Heather reports from the Salon du Chocolat. The After Midnight Special: Paris Nightcrawls It's 3am on a Saturday morning in Paris, and you're wide awake. Here are a few clues to keep you from wasting those precious moments of open-eye. Navigation for Newcomers and Near-Natives Get into the loop! Paris's web sites let you catch up on what’s happening all over the city. "Stop them before they eat all our decorations!" An American ponders the confused birth of Halloween in Paris. Contains Halloween events and links. Introduction to Secrets of Paris This is the first article in the Living in Paris site. It introduces the Anglophone, expatriate community, and the insider’s tips to surviving life in Paris the way that the French do. |
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