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Pickpockets

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 | By debjn | Views [394]

We used the Metro exclusively while in Paris.   Mostly it was a great experience and it was fun figuring out how to get from point A to point B.   But, then there was Friday afternoon during rush hour.   So, on Friday, exiting the Louvre ... Read more >

Flexibility is key...

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 | By debjn | Views [392]

On Wed, June 29 we set off for the Catacombs, which is in the Montparnasse arondissement.   Then we saw the long line waiting to get in so we decided to each lunch instead.   It was another fabulous meal at the corner of a small ... Read more >

For bookclub - re: "Sarah's Key" connection

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 | By debjn | Views [483]

We were walking toward the Seine, having exited at the Bir Hakeim Metro station, and came across a small triangle of grass with an historic sign.   The words Vel d’Hivre caught my eye.   It turned out that this was the site of the ... Read more >

Rooftop living

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 | By debjn | Views [524]

Day Two: Our room is what you might call a garret.   It’s probably the original attic but the benefit is that we see the rooftops of the surrounding neighborhood.   It’s almost identical to a stay we had in the Netherlands – I am beginning ... Read more >

The adventure begins

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 | By debjn | Views [696]

Day one…The trip started on a very auspicious note.   We were upgraded to first class for the flight to Dallas.   It was a ride to savor because there was no way that this would happen on the flight from Dallas to Paris.   Sure enough, we were in ... Read more >

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Insider's France: Exploring Beyond Paris

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 | By travel-tips | Views [5278] | Comments [3]

Eat the street food France is world-renowned for its haute cuisine . However, some of the best food is what you’ll be able to take away and enjoy in a sunny courtyard or perfectly-regimented garden. The most iconic French street ... Read more >

Tags: art, europe, fashion, food, france, marseilles, nice, normandy, paris, travel

Tara's first blog EVER!!!

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 | By tara_and_paul_go_travelling | Views [561]

Hey everyone!  Well, I've been on hols for a bit longer than Paul and have already forgotten how to type!  I was lucky enough to have a row of seats to myself on both legs of my flight to Paris, which was fantastic as I got some great sleep.  Got into ... Read more >

Bourges France 2011

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By mavis_prosser | Views [279]

After a six hour flight from Dubai we arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport and picked up the car for our journey down to Bourges. The traffic was horrendous. When we arrived we couldn't find the hotel - had to ask some likely lads who used their ... Read more >

Bourges France 2011

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By mavis_prosser | Views [372]

After a six hour flight from Dubai we arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport and picked up the car for our journey down to Bourges. The traffic was horrendous. When we arrived we couldn't find the hotel - had to ask some likely lads who used their ... Read more >

12. dress up as french people and take photos under the eiffel tower

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By lauren-farr | Views [1718]

Consider this one completed, i (michelle) dressed up in stripy blue and white dress with red jacket and climbed the eiffel tower.But more impressively when i later returned with emma and rebecca wearing a beret the wind blew my hair into the perfect ... Read more >

Of Chambres du Hote and Cathedrals: Our Final Days in France

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1179]

We are in the final days of our clockwise circumnavigation of Paris by visiting several World Heritage sites a day.   It’s a lot of driving but we are having a great time.   First stop, Mont St. Michel.      ... Read more >

Tara's French House tour

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 | By tara_and_paul_go_travelling | Views [687]

Did I mention that I'm not big on travelling by myself?  There's no-one to say 'hey, look at that!' or 'remember when...'  Anyway, less whining, more typing!  My trip to Nantes on the train was uneventful, except that getting to Gare Montparnasse on ... Read more >

Too much information, my quest for simplicity

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 | By debjn | Views [518]

When did I begin to need 10 tubes of stuff for my skin? What about the plan for the house?  Fortunately we have the best house sitter on the planet.  Kudos and thanks to Steve, he makes it easier for us to leave.  He cuts a burly figure and is like ... Read more >

Tags: simplicity

About 36 hours from departure

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 | By debjn | Views [287]

We are about 36 hours from take-off and too many things left to do.  So, I've decided to knock off and chill out, set up this blog, and review the to-do list.  Perhaps it is time to cross off some items that are not finished. Lot's to do tomorrow, ... Read more >

Normandy American Cemetery: An Emotional Day

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [2033]

“The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet line of khaki  that dragged itself ashore on the channel coast of France.” General Omar M. Bradley   We all know the significance of ... Read more >

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