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THE MÉMORY OF A PLACE - Clos Lucé

Rubens, Poussin and the 17th century painters

This exhibition brings together some sixty paintings from large private and public European collections. It provides an unusual look at two major 17th-century artistic movements: Flemish Baroque painting and the French classic school.

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“TangoRUN”

Tango Festival on Reunion Island

“La Mode, c’est vous!” [Your fashion!] event

Galeries Lafayette are organising the biggest fashion show in the world on 30th September in Paris

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Paris Techno Parade

The essential venue for electronic music fans

The Vivendi Cup at the Joyenval Club

Men’s European Tour competition

25th Biennale des Antiquaires [Antiquaries’ Fair] at the Grand Palais in Paris

Concentration of the biggest antiquaries, the biggest decorators, the biggest jewellers, the biggest book sellers from France and abroad

Festival International de la Gastronomie [International Festival of Gastronomy]

Women chefs will have the place of honour at Les étoiles de Mougins

How to Use Public Transportation in Paris

You’ll read over and over again on this and other travel guides to Paris that the easiest, cheapest, and most efficient way to get around in Paris is by using public transportation. Most tourists get comfortable using the Paris Metro, but that’s not the only way to make your way around the French capital. Here’s an [...]

How to Use the Paris Bus System

When the Paris Metro is such a handy way to get around the city center, it’s not surprising that so many people don’t even notice buses in Paris let alone ever bother to take one. But there are a few reasons why learning about Paris buses can be a good idea for your trip. For starters, [...]

Paris Travel News: 08/23/2010

Skating the Roads of Paris In-line skating may not seem very French, but it’s gaining in popularity – so much that there’s a three-hour skating tour of Paris that runs every Sunday. (via @MyMelange on Twitter) Paris Tourist Scams: HiP Tips For A Hassle-Free Trip Even if you think you’re too smart to fall for any of these [...]

Weekend Getaway in Amsterdam

So you’ve decided to spend your next weekend somewhere abroad…but where? Oh, wait! Amsterdam seems like a great away. Getting from Paris to Amsterdam is not only fast (1h 15 min by plane) but also quite affordable. Sure, if you book on the spur of the moment, a round trip ticket will burn a €140 [...]

Guide to Taking Taxis in Paris

While most people in Paris – locals and visitors alike – seem to favor taking public transportation like the cheap and efficient Paris Metro for getting around in Paris, for some trips taking a taxi can be a decent option. It’s almost never going to be the most budget-friendly option, but if budget isn’t your [...]

Tipping in Paris: Rules for Restaurants, Taxis, Hotels & More

One of the questions travelers often forget to look up before they’re faced with a bill is what the tipping customs are in the place they’re visiting. Americans are used to adding a tip to pretty much every check they’re presented with, but most of us know that’s not how things are done elsewhere. How [...]

Getting from the Paris Airports into Paris (and vice versa)

Paris is a big city, and it’s one of those destinations that is blessed with more than one airport. Certainly, there’s a dominant airport in Paris, but there are two others that may be your entry point to the country. And no matter which Paris airport greets you upon arrival, you’ll need to know how [...]

Parking in Paris

If you’ve poked around on this site enough, you’ve no doubt seen that we strongly advise most people not to drive in Paris. You’ll certainly see lots of cars zigging and zagging their way around the city, but those are locals who know their way around and know the local driving laws. You? You’re not [...]

Getting to Paris from Orly Airport (or vice versa)

Although Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport has usurped the top spot in Paris (as well as France) in terms of giant international airports, Orly Airport (ORY) is still a popular international gateway for many travelers. And because Orly is actually closer to Paris’ city center than CDG, getting to Paris from Orly – or getting [...]

Tour France by Bus This Summer

A road trip in any country is a fantastic idea. A road trip in France is a ticket to see beautiful scenery, indulge in awesome cuisine and learn even more about the French culture. France bus travel – mainly the regional bus travel – is not used to get between regions but it’s [...]