It is now becoming a global phenomenon, that is the New Year starts with some crazy shopping. The winter sales are now on in Paris and across France, it started yesterday and will last for 5 weeks, ending on the 14th of February. The dates of the winter as well as the summer sales have been announced by the Directorate General of Consumption. Most shops, department stores and boutiques have the sales during this period, however, there are some exceptions – they [...]
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Classy contemporary designer hotel in a unique location
Montparnasse is a lively and charmingly Parisian district, vibrant, artistic and bohemian, and Rue de la Gaité is one of its cultural centers with legendary theaters and cabarets in the cute little street. In this same street, right across from Théâtre Montparnasse, stands Hotel le M, a stylish contemporary 4-star designer hotel. Other famous places such La Coupole and La Rotonde are virtually just around the corner, and there are plenty of lesser known but just as excellent cafés, restaurants [...]
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Espace Dalí
Located in the charming and lively Montmartre district, not far from the Sacre Coeur and the famous square Place du Tertre, the museum Espace Dalí is dedicated to the work of Salvador Dali, the Catalan master of surrealism. The museum has the biggest collection of sculptures in France, as well as engravings, drawings and other artworks. The permanent exhibition consists of more than 300 original pieces. Famous artworks in the Salvador Dali collection include the sculptures titled “Space Elephant” and [...]
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Luxury serviced designer apartments in Paris’ best districts
A novel idea by Helzear, a group based in Paris which offers luxurious apartments in the best districts with a twist: there is a resident host on site helping visitors. There are also other services such as cleaning and laundry, everything is taken care of. Very much like an aparthotel, visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds: the style and independence of Parisian home living and at the same time the convenience of having a serviced room and a [...]
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Modern 3-star hotel at the Eiffel Tower with cheap rates
Located only a couple of minutes from Champ de Mars, the park where the Eiffel Tower stands, the 3-star Europe Hotel Paris is extremely good value. It is in the Grenelle quarter of the 15th arrondissement, a pleasant residential and shopping district. It’s a less touristy area than the other side of the park in the 7th, but nevertheless it has its own character and charm and prices tend to be much more reasonable. It’s a great and authentic Parisian [...]
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Hotels Secrets
Cheap central Paris hotel in a quiet green setting
Paris is a busy and lively city and the 11th district of the Right Bank is especially so. The Oberkampf and Bastille areas, popular with locals, offer an authentic Parisian feel – but, unlike the neighboring Marais quarter, without the hordes of tourists and without being ridiculously overpriced. Being close to sights, attraction and the vibrant nightlife is great, but when you choose a hotel a calm, quiet location is also important. The cute little Garden Hotel has it both: [...]
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Paris 2012 Winter Sales – Les Soldes
It is now becoming a global phenomenon, that is the New Year starts with some crazy shopping. The winter sales are now on in Paris and across France, it started yesterday and will last for 5 weeks, ending on the 14th of February. The dates of the winter as well as the summer sales have been announced by the Directorate General of Consumption. Most shops, department stores and boutiques have the sales during this period, however, there are some exceptions – they [...]
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Hotels Secrets
A true gem with a view of the Arc de Triomphe
Located on tree lined Avenue de Wagram, the 3-star Hotel Elysees Ceramic is in one of the most elegant districts of Paris. It’s a stylish and classy boutique hotel in a magnificent Art Nouveau building, with some of the rooms offering a view on the Arc de Triomphe. Despite the superb location and class the hotels very moderately priced. It’s a true hidden gem in the prestigious 8th district, in a tranquil and green neighborhood, only minutes from Champs-Elysées, rue [...]
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Chinese New Year of the Dragon celebrations in Paris
Paris is a diverse and colorful city, a pool of cultures from all over the world. Major events are celebrated by the different ethnic communities, and many of these events became part of the mainstream Parisian scene of attractions. With a sizable Chinese community you can be sure the Chinese New Year is celebrated in a spectacular way. Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese traditional festival. According to the Chinese calendar, the date of the New Year’s Day 2012 is [...]
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Featured Hotels News
A unique designer hotel on the Paris boutique hotels scene
In the lively Republique-Oberkampf area, a trendy up-and-coming quarter in the center of Paris near Marais, Bastille and Place des Vosges, a new designer hotel is to open its doors on the 15th of February 2012. According to its website and the images displayed, Hotel Angely will be a very unique contemporary Paris boutique hotel. We will make sure to check the hotel out in February and give you our first-hand opinion – keep tuned! And for now, here are [...]
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Events News
Happy New Year Paris 2012
Wherever you are, whatever language you speak, we wish you a Happy New Year! It’s Happy New Year in English, Bonne Année in French, Buon Anno in Italian, Gutes Neues Jahr in German… but what about some other lesser known languages? What about in Basque, Catalan, Chinese or Zulu? Following are some of our pick, but you can find a more comprehensive list on: http://www.freelang.net/expressions/newyear.php Our favourites: AFRIKAANS gelukkige nuwejaar / voorspoedige nuwejaar ALSATIAN e glëckliches nëies / güets nëies johr [...]
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