Would you like to be dancing in the streets of rue Mouffetard in Paris?
I’ve just read that on Every Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. there is a group of dancers and singers who celebrate life by dancing in the street — on rue Mouffetard.
What a joyous fun thing to do!
If you are in the area, do pop along and have a look.
PS – rue Mouffetard is very well known in Paris, and worth a few hours to mosey along very slowly :-)
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Tight budget? Grab some couscous for the price of a drink.
If you’re on a tight budget in Paris, it’s Friday or Saturday night and you can afford to buy yourself a drink, pop over to La Choppe and get a free dinner.
From 8.30pm the delightful owner Samir starts serving delicious Moroccan couscous (with all the trimmings) to anyone who’s bought a drink (prices are approximately €4 which is around around £3.50 at time of writing).
Get there at least an hour in advance to ensure you get a seat – this place is VERY popular with locals.
La Choppe Café
40 Rue de Clignancourt, 75018
Tel: 33 1 4606 2010.
Métro: Château Rouge.
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Want to know a quick and soothing way to avoid jet lag?
Jet lag is the curse of the traveller on long haul flights and journeys, and here’s a tip you might not have considered before.
Once you arrive at your destination, go straight away to have a full-body massage. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200 (ok, old references to Monopoly may not be suitable :-)
Your body will thank you, your well-being will thank you, YOU will thank you :D
The simple act of having a full-body massage will help your stressed body get back into a gentle zone, away from lugging suitcases and stressing over missing flights etc.
Try to have a one-hour massage — at least — to allow your body time to get back into the local timezone with ease and comfort.
Trust me — you’ll feel refreshed and revitalised.
I just had a friend visiting me from overseas, and on her last day she had a two and a half hour massage and spa treatment BEFORE she got on her long-haul flight. This is a wonderful thing to do too!
Let me know if you try this out, as my ‘research’ so far works for me and my friends, and I’d like to know if it works for you too :D
You might also be interested in 5 of my other Top Tips to Beat Jet Lag …
Happy trails!
Teena
EXPOSITION | EXHIBITION
du 1er avril au 10 octobre 2010 | 1st April 2010 to 10th October
History of Contemporary Fashion Volume 1
Les Arts Décoratifs proposent la première exposition sur l’histoire de la mode contemporaine en deux volets. D’abord objet d’un livre publié à l’automne dernier, « Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine » prend une nouvelle dimension à travers deux expositions consécutives. Aux décennies 70 et 80 suivront, dans un deuxième temps, les années 90-2000 comme deux volumes d’une rétrospective historique et sélective de la mode…
The Decorative Arts Museum present the first expo on the history of contemporary fashion in two .
Pour en savoir plus | To read more about the Thierry Mugler exhbition, click here
Looking for Turkish lamb in Paris?
This small fast-food Turkish restaurant not far from Sacre Coeur is cheap and good. Friends have told me you pay only 6 euros for delicious lamb and couscous.
Yes this Turkish restaurant has a fast-food front, but once you step inside, it is actually a restaurant. My friends said to check out the comfortable seating in the back. A bonus is that the staff are very friendly and kind.
Yeliz Turkish Food
41, rue de Clignancourt
75018 Paris
Metro: Barbes Rochechouart and Chateau Rouge
Metro: Anvers
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Amazing 360degree view of Paris taken with 2,346 photos!
I just came across this site and it’s amazing! A 360 degree view of Paris turned into a panoramic view on a website. You really must check it out!
Click on the Navigation panel in the bottom left to show/hide navigation tools. When they are visible, simply click the + or – keys to zoom in and out, and the arrow keys to move around — fabulous!
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You can visit the website http://www.paris-26-gigapixels.com/index-en.html
Want to know how to pronounce ‘coffee’ in French?
I’ve just created a little video so you can listen to me pronouncing the different ways to ask for coffee in Paris.
From strong shots of espresso to bowls of milky coffee goodness at breakfast time, there’s something here for everyone.
And there are even tips from my readers!
Pop over to the Paris Coffee and Cafés page to get started …
The journey TO Paris can be just as much fun as the time you spend in Paris with your kids – if you plan ahead.
Check out the article I’ve written about Family Vacations in Paris – with lots of great links for accomodation, things to do and see, and planning your kids’ travel journals before you leave home.
Maybe some of these tips and links will help you plan your holiday trips.
Enjoy your time in Paris!!
Have you asked this question when you book your accommodation?
A friend of mine’s on holidays in Australia at the moment, and visiting one of our beautiful mountain areas. Something she said made me think about writing this, and it may not happen to folks staying in the heart of Paris, but it’s certainly worth considering whenever you travel.
My friend needed to get a taxi to her accommodation as there was no public transport, and it wasn’t until the first evening that she realised there was no-where within walking distance where she could have dinner.
The thought of paying for a taxi both ways to the nearest café or restaurant didn’t make financial sense, so instead she needed to buy snacks while out on tours, and make those do for dinner.
Within Paris you’re never more than a block away from food no matter which arrondissement you’re in, but outside Paris and perhaps in some parts of France, there may be locations just like this where you need to know in advance what the food arrangements are.
When you’re making your reservations for your accommodation, check the website about the availability of cafés and restaurants close by, and if you can’t find this information, send off an email to make sure before you go.
It’s a simple little thing to find out, and may be the thing which tips the balance as to which place to stay at.
Have a great trip, wherever you’re off to, whatever time of year!
Cheer
Teena :-)
50m high, 45m wide, and completed in 1836, the Arc is decorated with a frieze of battle scenes and sculptures.
Each year you can join the annual Bastille Day (14th July – Quatorze Juillet) military parade from the Arc de Triomphe and be part of the festivities, the remembrances, the national spirit. It’s always a moving day, so if you’re in Paris in mid July, definitely visit the Arc de Triomphe.
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Wondering where to find public toilets in Paris and being prepared (and indeed throughout France), can be tricky – but there are some solutions so you’re in luck …
A little cultural tip – the word ‘toilet’ is not generally used by many Americans, who are more familiar with asking for the ‘bathroom’. If you ask for a bathroom in Paris, people will think you wish to take a shower or bath.
So learn to say ‘toilette’ and you’ll be fine :-) (It sounds like “twah-lette”.)
You will notice these public toilets in the streets of Paris, and despite your misgivings, they are completely clean and sanitary.
They are made of fibreglass, and as soon as someone exits and closes the door, it locks. The toilet module is then cleaned from top-to-bottom and disinfected, ready for the next person. The whole process is extremely fast, so if you’re waiting outside, it won’t be for long.
The toilettes are free – the sign ‘Acces Gratuit’ means ‘Free access’.
If you’d like to plan your toilet stops in advance, this website will help tremendously:
But you may need to make a purchase in order to get the key to the toilet, or hover outside the toilet door until someone comes out, and ask them for the key.
The larger stores like Galleries Lafayette, Printemps etc will of course have toilets/restroom if you are near them.
If you choose to use the loo (toilet) in an older cafe, you might be surprised to be confronted with a Turkish Toilet – two shoe prints on the ground and a gaping hole. In the past these have been generally very smelly and totaly impractical for women as squatting down and trying to prevent your clothing from touching the floor is a feat reserved for only the best contortionists.
It’s always a good idea to have a small packet of tissues (Kleenex) in your bag – just in case — BUT do not flush the tissues!! They might block the sewerage system, so put them in a bin if possible.
If you know of other public toilets, drop me a note by clicking the ADD A COMMENT link below – thanks! Have fun :-)
PS – if you’d like to buy a small ebook which includes maps of all the Sanisette public toilets in Paris, the website is here >>
If you’re in Paris between December 09 and May next year and you’ve got kids with you, try to visit the Toy Expo held in the Gallery of Toys at the Museum Les Arts Decoratifs. Your kids will love the Playmobil exhibition, “Once upon a time” (Il etait une fois) with small figurines in different scenes.
du 10 décembre 2009 au 9 mai 2010
« Il était une fois Playmobil » retrace à travers quatre grands univers l’aventure de la célèbre figurine devenue en quelques décennies l’un des jouets les plus répandus en France. Depuis sa création, ce petit personnage a évolué en s’adaptant à la vie contemporaine tout en respectant les vies dans lesquelles se projettent les enfants.
Les Arts Décoratifs
107, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
tél. : +33 (0)1 44 55 57 50
http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
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