06/20/13 by Paris-Travel | Food, Q and A, Website | Comments Off on How do I buy cheese in Paris?
Chatelle’s question: “How do I buy cheese in Paris?”
When Chatelle wrote and asked me about buying cheese, it brought back memories of the markets and the Fromageries (cheese shops) in Paris.
Teena, finally June 2013 has arrived and in 2 weeks I head for Paris. Cannot wait.
I do have, I suppose, a silly question: I will be wanting to purchase Baguettes and cheese.
How do I buy the cheese? do I ask for a portion, slice, or what.
Here in the USA I can order several at 1/4 to 1/2 pound. Pounds aren’t in France LOL.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for your reply! Chatelle
Teena’s answer
Hi there Chatelle,
OOOOooohhh how exciting! You’re almost in Paris!
Excellent question – (never silly!) and as with everything, there are several ways to do this.
One pound converts to 453 grams, but I take that up to 500 grams just to make it easy when I’m trying to calculate it in my head whilst shopping.
Roughly speaking:
- 2 pounds in weight is 907 grams, so close enough to one kilo
- 1 pound in weight is about half a kilo (500 grams)
- half a pound is about a quarter of a kilo (250 gm)
If you’re comfortable with trying to speak French, here are some suggestions.
Your questions could be:
Converting as you go:
- “A pound of cheese please (approximately 500 grams).” = “Cinq cent (500) grammes de fromage, s’il vous plait.”
- “Half a pound of cheese please (250 grams).” = “Deux cent cinquant (250) grammes de fromage, s’il vous plait.”
- “Quarter of a pound of cheese please (125 grams).” = “Cent vingt-cinq (125) grammes de fromage, s’il vous plait.”
If you’re not too comfortable speaking French, you could create some cards for your wallet, and write in thick marker pen, the amounts in grams, e.g. 100 grams, 200 grams etc.
Show these to the shopkeeper and point to the cheese (fromage) of your choice. You can also say the name if you can read it, and if you’re ok with that – Camembert, Brie, etc – they should all have their names written on them in the window etc.
I do hope this helps! I’m looking forward to hearing from you about all the things you love about Paris — wave to the Eiffel Tower and say hello from me, OK?
Bon voyage! Have a great trip!
Teena
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06/09/13 by Paris-Travel | Shopping, Website | Comments Off on Annual Sales in Paris in June
The annual sales in Paris are held in summer and winter, and the dates are strictly controlled by the Government.
If you happen to be in Paris in June, as you walk around the shops and stores you’ll notice the word “SOLDES” everywhere — which means “SALE”.
When are the summer sales in Paris?
The 2013 summer sales begin on June 26th and go to July 30th, 2013.
When are the winter sales in Paris?
The 2014 winter sales in begin in Paris on January 8th and go to February 11th, 2014.
What’s on sale in these annual sales in Paris?
You name it, you can find it:
- fashion
- jewellery
- clothing
- shoes
- handbags and bags
- fashion accessories
- just about whatever your little heart desires.
Where to find the Sales / “Soldes”
Walk along the popular streets and int he arcades, you’ll find so much being offered at a discount prices inshops and stores all over Paris, in large stores and small trendy boutiques, in department stores, little designer stores in the suburbs to major designer labels and internationally known designer stores.
Make a day of it – go with friends, plan where to have lunch (off the main streets to avoid the shoppers in crowds) and enjoy yourself whilst shopping the annual sales in Paris!
03/21/13 by Paris-Travel | What to eat | Comments Off on Petit Dejeuner in Paris 75002
Need petit dejeuner in Paris?
Walk around any Parisian street every morning of the year and you’ll see people in cafés, eating croissants, standing at the bar to drink their espresso coffee and others dipping their croissants into their thick creamy cafe au lait (milky coffee).
Every now and then when I’m in Paris I’ll have a change and order a non-croissant breakfast which comprises of a cafe au lait (milk coffee), a tartine (a piece of baguette) with beurre (butter) and confiture (jam).
In this photo above I was in a cafe in the 2nd arrondissement (le 2eme – “the Second”) and could watch the world go by while I took my time over breakfast. I’d be making notes and sketching in my trusty notebook and taking photos and videos with my iphone, relaxing whilst absorbing the bustling Parisian life around me.
I never ever tire of doing this – it’s a wonderful way to start the day, and to me, Paris feels like no other city or location I’ve lived in around the world.
Have you had the same feeling when you’ve been in Paris or anywhere else? I’d love to hear about it … comment below or click any of the buttons to connect with – better still, make a quick video or audio and email them to me, that’d be very cool :-)
Petit dejeuner in Paris … the ONLY way to start your day!
03/21/13 by Paris-Travel | Postcards from Paris | Comments Off on Postcards from Paris March 2013
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with Teena Hughes | march 2013 video newsletter
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Welcome to today’s Postcards from Paris!
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It’s a bit windy here today in Melbourne, and the temps are expected to be in the low 20 degrees Celcius, but we do expect rain. I’m looking at the weather in Paris and a “high” of 10degC is still a bit chilly, but from here on in it should start to get a little warmer in the lead up to summer for June/July/August:
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More about weather:
https://a-night-in-paris.com/weather-in-paris.html
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Ecoutez! Listen!
Teeny Tiny Audio Files on How to Speak French
Here are two little audio lessons I’ve made for the beginners:
“Bonjour mon ami! Ca va toi?” and “Croissant au beurre?”
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My New Paris Photo Book
I’ve wanted to let you know that my book of Paris photos is ready, but in all honesty it’s taken longer than I wanted due to the move to a new city, yahda yahda (sorry for the excuses!), but it WILL be ready soooon, promise! I’ve now given myself a deadline, so fingers’ crossed!
What’s on in Paris in March/April?
Spring’s around the corner …
March:
- Banlieues Bleus
- Printemps de Cinema
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April (heading into Spring / Printemps):
- Foire du Trone
- Marathon de Paris
- Festival Paris
- Grand Marche d’Art
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My Postcards from Paris Facebook Page
When you have a moment, pop over to my Paris Facebook page to see all the photos I’ve posted, and join in the conversation:
http://www.facebook.com/ANightInParisFrance
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Ciao ciao for now! I’ll be in touch again soon – send me your questions and I’ll do my best to help.
Cheers
Teena!
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02/02/13 by Paris-Travel | Blog | Comments Off on Dreaming of Paris wishing I was there
About this time of year I do a lot of dreaming of Paris
… the sights, the sounds, aromas, fragrances, the architecture, the people, my friends, my favourite haunts …
Yes, there’s plenty to day-dream about for sure.
So I thought I’d grab some photos on post them here to brighten up my day – and I hope yours too.
Above: The Eiffel Tower
Above: The Carousel at the foot of the Sacre Coeur, Paris.
Above: The entrance to Poulbot Restaurant in Paris.
Above: two scooters parked outside a parking garage.
Above: two gorgeous yellow letterboxes.
Aaaahhhh all of this dreaming of Paris makes me nostalgic!
I’m planning on visiting friends in London in September and popping over to Paris for a few weeks. Can’t wait!
11/13/12 by Paris-Travel | Website | 2 Comments »
It’s slumber time with a Paris sleep mask
I couldn’t resist having these on my Paris website – everyone needs a sleep mask when they travel, and it’s not navy, black or brown so it won’t get lost :-)
To be honest, you don’t even need to travel to wear one of these – you can pretend you’re in Paris while you’re at home, put on some French music, get comfy, pop on your Paris sleep mask and let the lovely music massage your brain into sleeping. Dors bien! Sleep well!
Paris Sleep Mask $US10.99 + Shipping $US4.00
- Black nose piece to limit the amount of light which tries to sneak under the mask
- Comfy elastic strap to hold it in place
- One size fits all
- Machine washable
- Dimensions (approx): 7.25” x 3.5”
- Lime green with French words
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about the Paris sleep mask?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks! Back to my Paris Store >>
11/12/12 by Paris-Travel | Store | Comments Off on Luggage tags for Paris
Luggage tags help you find your bags, fast
All those luggage tags in airports, on masses of black suitcases and bags, the conveyor belt going round and round.
When you’re waiting for your bag this lime green one with French words on it will be visible from a distance and oh so easy to spot :-)
- Luggage tag is made from lightweight aluminum
- Removable leather strap is included
- Image is covered by crystal clear coating for protection
- Measures approximately 3.25″ x 2″
- Add your contact details
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about these lime green luggage tags?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks! Back to my Paris Store >>
11/12/12 by Paris-Travel | Website | Comments Off on Paris backpack with French words
This Paris backpack will hold all your stuff
This is a great sized Paris backpack for all your daily essentials while exploring. It holds a ton of stuff and is sturdy too. When I first visited Paris I had two backpacks – one large for everything I was travelling with, and one small for day use. I was always amazed at how much I could fit into the day use backpack, and it was great because it left my hands free for reading books and drinking coffees :-)
Paris backpack $34.99 + Shipping $10.00
- Double zip closure
- Elasticized mesh pockets at sides (for water bottle etc)
- Not that you’d need to carry them, but it can fit 2 packs of A4 paper easily (500 sheets per pack)
- Extra front compartment
- Adjustable padded shoulder straps
- Top hook
- Approx. dimension: 11″(L) x 5″(W) x 15.5″(H)
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about this Paris backpack?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks! Back to my Paris Store >>
11/11/12 by Paris-Travel | Store | Comments Off on Mini folding umbrella with French words
A mini folding umbrella – ooh la la :-)
I wanted to design a mini folding umbrella with French words all over it, in a happy bright colour to make a statement in the streets of Paris on a grey winter’s day. This is my first one:
Mini folding umbrella: $US29.99 + Shipping $10.00
- Made from 100% polyester pongee waterproof fabric
- Opens up to 41″ span
- Can be reduced to a collapsed height of 9″
- Each rib consists of 3-section aluminium for flexibility and strength
I had a prototype umbrella made and took it with me to Paris – here I am in the Place des Vosges just off rue St Antoine near metro Bastille. It was a grey day, and this design really stood out from the crowd :-)
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about my gorgeous Paris umbrella?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks! Back to my Paris Store >>
11/11/12 by Paris-Travel | Store | Comments Off on Pack of Playing Cards with French words
Pack of Playing Cards for your holiday?
Whether you’re going on holidays overseas or interstate, a pack of playing cards is always a great thing to bring with you.
This deck has 54 cards, with my design on their back – French words and phrases which make me think of being in Paris.
I also found a font (typeface) which reminds me the art deco Metro signs in Paris – what do you think? Does it look ok to you?
Pack of playing cards: $US12.00 + Shipping $4.00
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about my gorgeous Paris pack of playing cards?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks! Back to my Paris Store >>
11/11/12 by Paris-Travel | Store | Comments Off on Paris Shoulder Bag with car photo
A Paris Shoulder Bag with a very cool photo of Paris! (mine!)
The first of my new website products is a fabulous Paris shoulder bag which is large enough for a laptop, and strong enough to carry 2 reams of paper.
I chose this photo of mine because it brings together the old and the new – a Citroen 2CV car (the old) and a Velib bicycle point (the new mode of transport). I decided to colourise it and I’m very pleased with the way it turned out – do you like it?
Paris Shoulder Bag
$US39.00 + $15 shipping worldwide
- Size 14″L x 12″H x 4.8″ deep
- Black nylon
- Secure Zip closure
- Velcro outside closure
- 2 internal pockets
- Adjustable LONG wide shoulder strap (27-52.5″ max.)
- This is big enough for my MacBook laptop :-)
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about my gorgeous Paris should bag?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks!
11/11/12 by Paris-Travel | Store | Comments Off on Netbook Cover with Paris car & velibs
Netbook Cover with Paris car photo and Velib bikes
Making this Netbook Cover with Paris car photos was such fun – I took this photo in Paris a couple of years ago, and couldn’t believe my luck when I saw the Citroen 2CV (Deux Chevaux = 2 ‘Horse’ power) coming towards me (it’s such a French icon, I love it!) alongside the row of Velib bicycles.
I decided to colourise it a bit to give it an olde worlde feel – as I combined the old (2CV) and new (Velibs) in one photo — I hope you like it!
Launch Price: Netbook Cover with Paris car & bikes $US21.99 + Shipping $10
This is a custom netbook case with my copyright photograph on it, and can be used for things other than for carrying a computer netbook. It can protect against bumps, shock, scratches, liquids, dust and debris – to keep it looking new take care of it and treat it nicely. You can also place it inside another bag or suitcase (although I’d rather carry it onboard the plane with me).
- Tough, durable and oh so light!
- Velcro closure for easy opening and closing
- Made of water resistant neoprene
- It’s size is 11″(L) x 7 1/2″(W) x 1/4″(D)
- This beauty fits most 8.9″ and 10″ netbooks.
**Please note payments will appear as ‘Abfab’ or ‘Absolutely’ on your credit cards and receipts.
Questions about my Netbook Cover with Paris car photo?
Please let me know asap and I’ll do my best to help you, thanks!
