My Secret Paris

Snippets of Paris life

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:21:11 +0000

The Arab areas of Paris are full of life. Here is a great description

http://www.gadling.com/2011/11/22/walking-on-the-wild-side-of-paris/

Different districts can provide very different dining experiences, but all good ones.

http://bahighlife.com/Food-And-Drink/alain-ducasse-my-favourite-restaurants-in-paris.html

And every district has its great patisserie

http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20111118-the-innovative-patisseries-of-paris?OCID=twtvl

Glass Floor for the tower

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:28:27 +0000

Do you fancy walking on glass? No problem? Well how about if the glass is the floor of the first level at the Eiffel Tower? Seems pretty scary to me.

http://www.connexionfrance.com/news_articles.php?id=3068

Secret Paris

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:13:14 +0000

I spotted a wonderful article on the Lonely Planet site. In it, various well-known food specialists talk about unknown but special places in Paris that they love. It is extremely interesting.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/travel-tips-and-articles/57794?affil=twit

I have written a few addresses down. But, much as I love the work of Michel Roux, I don’t think I will be going for cockscomb and kidney stew any time soon

Pastry Time

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:04:15 +0000

I thought I was a bit obsessive about Paris. But I have never once thought about putting up a specific site about the patisseries in Paris. I have never once thought about listing my favourite pastries in Paris. And if I had, I would probably have listed my top ten or twenty. Not THIRTY EIGHT.

A truly bizarre site, well worth the visit.

http://www.parispatisseries.com/2011/10/24/the-best-pastries-in-paris-top-38-patisseries/

Some ways of enjoying Paris at little or no cost

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:01:37 +0000

Here are some great ideas on how to have fun in Paris without spending a lot of money. http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/free-inexpensive-paris-activities/ Taking the bus is a great idea. You see so much. But be careful if you are pressed for time as … Continue reading →

Musee d’Orsay gets a face lift

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:45:26 +0000

It used to be a train station. That was its charm. And the main gallery worked really well. Great paintings rising up as steam once rose up. But most of the best stuff was in smaller galleries on higher floors. And these were much less successful. Poor natural light, echoing rooms amplifying the noise from the large crowds, and white stone that sucked the colours from the paintings.

After a two year refit, the museum is now fully reopened and it is a grand success. At last, Seurat, Pissarro and the others can make a great Impression.

A Few Interesting Facts About Paris You May not Know

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:05:13 +0000

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Brit Guide Disneyland Resort Paris 2010-2011

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:58:43 +0000

Disneyland Paris is a magical place. But if you are used to the US parks, you may get an unpleasant surprise or two.

Firstly, the weather. You are in Northern Europe. Most of the year, the weather is not great. In fact it often rains. It gets cold. Take suitable clothing for the two hour queues.

Secondly, it is cramped. All the rides are much closer together. That means that it is hard to get away from crowds of people. If you like lots of space, this may not be for you.

But apart from that you will have a great time. Enjoy it.

Parc Andre Citroen

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:56:18 +0000

Paris is a beautiful city. First do not try to speak French unless you speak it well. English is spoken just about everywhere. To get around the city of Paris, you should take the Metro. This is a subway and you can get around most of Paris this way. The subways are safe and clean. Driving a rental car in Paris will prove expensive and difficult. Besides friendly French people on the Metro might give you tips on what and when to see something.

As for atypical sites in Paris, there are quite a few. Parc Andre Citroen is a good place to take children. There is a fountain in this park where the locals take their kids for bathing suit fun. The is located near a Metro stop. The park features modern architecture elements such as benches, pools and waterfalls.

Museums are plentiful in Paris. Of course there are the large and crowed ones. Focus on the smaller less well known museums. One such museum is the Musee Marmottan du Claude Monet. This museum houses Monet’s private collection donated by his son. Objects include smaller canvases, sketchbooks, renderings and even letters to his close friends. The museum includes works by other artist as well.