The view from Trocadero
by tvdm
To unwind and relax, I strongly recommed you go into a small grocery shop and buy something for a picknick. A baguette, some cheese and bottle of wine will suffice. Find yourself a spot on a lawn or square and enjoy! Let the city bustle pass you by, admire the architecture and indulge in a glass of wine! During several visits, we've spent an evening sitting on the lawn of the Trocadero, across the river from the Eiffel Tower. As the evening fell, the Tower lit up, the fountains were illuminated and all we needed to do was to enjoy the fact that we were here, being entertained by the city itself!
Paris with the Parisians
by ATLC
This website gives some great ideas to experience Paris with locals. Accommodation, home dinners, visiting Parisians at work... all sorts of activities that will make you feel right at home. Website: http://en.parisinfo.com/shows-exhibitions-paris/paris-with-the-parisians/
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Marrons (Chestnuts)
by CALSF
I visited Paris twice during the fall season. One of my fondest memories is the time we got out of the metro station Chausee d' Antin-Lafayette near the grands magasins. There was a sidewalk vendor nearby selling marrons or roasted chestnuts. They roast the chestnuts in a large, flat round pan with the shells dropping everywhere.
We bought one serving of these simply roasted chestnuts. The weather was a bit cool but the warm, creamy flesh was just silky and smooth, just the best thing. During this season roasted chestnuts are sold in many French cities. But this being our first trip to Paris it holds a dear memory to me. And it's something you should try if you happen to be in Paris during the fall and winter seasons.
If you're interested in...
by TanjaE
If you're interested in African Cultures, music and Jazz music, you'll find a lot of stores where to get the CD's you're looking for.
I've met Manu Dibango, the Jazz Legend, in person at the marriage of my friends' brother... (francophone culture...)
Bowling on Rue Mouffetard
by barryg23
If you get bored with all the sigthseeing, or if the weather is too bad, bowling is a fun way to spend a few hours in Paris. This particular bowling place is at the back of a courtyard off Rue Mouffetard. They also have a number of pool tables and a bar where you can get reasonably priced drinks.
The bowling itself turned out to be more expensive than we had expected - you have to hire the shoes too plus it wasn't entirely clear how long we could lay for so we played till we were bored.
You may want to try the deal at the crepe/panini place on the other side of the courtyard, facing on to Rue Mouffetard, which offers one bowling pass plus a crepe and drink for 6 Euro.
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