Category Archives: walks & sightseeing
Take a walk on the dark side!
“La ville de lumière” has also a dark side… Well, not dark like in Darth Vader but a hidden side not even the parisians are familiar with. What we may call the backstage of Paris (“coulisses” in french). A … Continue reading
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Shops around the corner : rue Bichat
The street right behind the hotel, rue Bichat, has recently seen a very pleasant transformation: lots of fun boutiques, yummy food stops, and hip places to grab a drink! Here’s what we suggest: 1. Pop Market, 50 rue Bichat … Continue reading
Christmas in Paris 2011
Christmas in Paris/ Noël a Paris THE CLASSICS/ LES INCONTOURNABLES Paris is well-known to be the city of lights and it is during the holiday season that it is most deserving of this name ! The kick off of the … Continue reading
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Holiday shopping list!
As promised, here are 10 ideas for your holiday shopping list in 10 different : 10 idées de cadeaux à 10 euros dans le 10è arrondissement 1) ARTAZAR, 83 quai de Valmy Mentioned in our shopping list, this … Continue reading
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PARIS PLAGE until August 21st
This summer has been fickle with rain and sunshine alternating almost daily….. so when you see a ray take FULL advantage of it at Paris Plage! Every summer the city of Paris creates a ‘beach-like’ feel along the Seine with … Continue reading
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Le “Trikke” ! Discovering Paris in a different way..
Yesterday afternoon, Cathy and I tried a ride with the trikke under a shinny sun! It’s a strange machine, a mixture between a scooter, an electric bike and a segway. The meeting was at Le Village Suisse (subway: La … Continue reading
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14 juillet à Paris
The city of Paris has many activities planned for France’s Independence Day: military parade on the Champs Élysée, a concert at the Eiffel Tower, fireworks at Trocadero, and Firemen Balls in many fire stations around Paris! Partake and enjoy the … Continue reading
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BALADE DU PATRIMOINE- Henri IV de l’Ile de la Cité (1er) à l’hôpital Saint Louis (10e)
La mairie de Paris vous propose une balade pour découvrir les lieux historiques de l’époque Henri IV. Le dernier ‘arrêt’ est juste à côté de l’hôtel ! Pour plus d’information et pour télécharger le parcours, cliquez ici.
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Marché sur l’eau
«Marché sur l’eau» sera testé cet été sur les quais du bassin de la Villette (dans le XIXearrondissement). Deux fois par semaine, un bateau à moteur thermique mis à disposition par l’association Au Fil de l’eau y livrera une tonne … Continue reading
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Bonne Année!!!
L’ÉQUIPE DU CITIZEN VOUS SOUHAITE UNE BONNE ANNÉE THE CITIZEN TEAM WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR EL EQUIPO DEL CITIZEN DESEA A TODOS UN FELIZ ANO NUEVO IL CITIZEN TEAM AUGURA A TUTTI UN BUON ANNO HET TEAM … Continue reading
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