Walking around
by awladhassan
We love Paris. It is deservedly considered a beautiful city. The streets are broad and window shopping is fun. There are lots of things to see of historic and architectural importance. Walking by the Seine and sitting in roadside cafes may be very touristy activities , but make being in Paris enjoyable. Disneyland is fun especially when you have children. Our young children were so excited to be visiting this children's paradise. they loved meeting people dressed as their favourite characters.
Cybercafé: La Baguenaude
by BeatChick
This is my favorite internet café: it's great and inexpensive AND they serve coffee here. Couldn't get any better. Plus, the man & wife who own the place are super nice.
Contact info:
30, rue Grande-Truanderie, Paris 75001
Métro: Etienne Marcel (line 4)
RER: Châtelet les Halles, exit Porte Lescot
tél.: 01 40 26 27 74
fax : 01 40 26 27 47
email : info@labaguenaude.com
website: http:www.labaguenaude.com I've been here three times and am always amazed at the service. Keyboards can be set up for different languages including US QWERTY.
According to the owner, this is the only web café in Paris recommended by the Louvre!
Photos: February 2006 & November 2007
Make sure to get the Tax Refund receipt
by joiwatani
When buying items that is over E165 euros, make sure to get receipt and documentation and get the tax duty free receipt.
You will definitely get the tax refund later on. Although you pay the taxes at the time of sale, you will get the refund of the tax you paid at the time you present the receipt to the tax refund location which is usually at the airport, at the departure area.
How to get the refund?
Make sure to show your tax refund receipt (duty free receipt), your passport and your boarding pass.
Make sure to go to the airport four hours before your departure to give you an ample time to get your refund. It is definitely worth the wait if you shopped a lot.
There are lines usually at the tax refund counter and it takes time for the customer representative to process the paperwork.
Once your refund is processed they asked you to go to another counter to get your money. They usually get some "cut" but still, you will get your refund back in US dollars or it can be put back to your credit/debit card account. Once
As for me, I took it as dollars, to buy more souvenir items at the airport and to pay for some meals while waiting at other airports. My fondest memory was the boat ride at the Seine river at night. It was so relaxing and the view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower was spectacular.
Parking Paris style
by MedioLatino
People in Paris tenk to park their "voitures" just like this: wall to wall, car to car, bumper to bumper. That is why all of the cars have scratches, damages, bent number plates...
Be very careful when parking your car in Paris, try to fit it between 2 columns or trees, so no one can bump into you! :)
I had many cultural...
by exotique18
I had many cultural experiences in Paris.First of all i learned that in France in each region ,people kiss each other with different number of kisses.For example in Paris when you meet with a guy or a girl you have to kiss three times from her/his chees.When a guy meet a guy they just shake their hands.
The another thing,I found french people very polite,friendly and helpful; moreover speaking French is a big advantage while visiting France.Speaking English is not very common in old generation, however new generation has made effort to learn English.
As you know France accepted English as an international language before 4 years ago.
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Tuileries Garden, Paris
Intricate details
East face
No. 14, Descartes house.
