Intimate Paris
by mrclay2000
Paris easily leads Europe and the world for that matter in its intimacy with its river, the Seine. For considerable stretches along its banks, you can readily drop down from the busy streets into a quiet, private and romantic sanctuary among cobblestones directly at the river's edge. With almost no exceptions, every bridge across this mighty river seems close enough to the stream for you to dip down your hand and scoop up its turbid waters. Take the Pont Neuf, the oldest in town. Every niche or alcove has a private bench under two romantic lamps, the perfect spot for a tryst with the Seine rushing just a few meters below. The shorter bridges generally come closest to the river level, especially those leading to the islands, the Ile de la Cite and the Ile St-Louis. Even heavily trafficked Pont Alexandre III (my favorite in Europe) is intimate with the Seine and arguably enjoys the best position (for a bridge) across the river.
For photographers.
by pfsmalo
For those that are interested in the b and w photography of Paris from days gone by, there are a couple of exhibitions on in Paris at the moment by two of the "humanist" photographers of the 50's, one more well known than the other and two different styles, but very well worth the time to have a look whilst in Paris this early Spring.
Robert Doisneau - exhibition at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, 2 impasse Lebouis 75014 Paris until the 18th April 2010 - Tuesday -Sunday 13h00 - 18h30 except Saturdays open from 11h00 - 18h45. Entrance is between 3 to 6 euros. The Wednesday evening also from 18h30 - 20h00 and is free. Nearest metro is Gaité.
"Izis" Bidermanis - exhibition at the Hotel de Ville de Paris, 5 rue Lobau 75004 Paris until the 29th May 2010 - Every day except Sundays and Bank holidays from10h00 - 19h00 and entrance is free. Nearest metro is the Hotel de Ville.
LA TOUR EIFFEL
On peut pas...
by Christianne
LA TOUR EIFFEL
On peut pas imaginer Paris sans la Tour Eiffel.
Elle a ete construite par Eiffel de 1887 a 1889.
Elle divisee en trois etages: le premier atteint 57m, le second atteint 115m y le troisieme 276m d' altitude.
French/English
by Yseut
Ederly people don't speak English, but younger (let say 50's) speak English.
The younger they are, the better they speak foreign languages including/especially English.
So if you talk in English, most of the time they'll really try their best to understand you and to answer your questions.
BUT
Sometimes, they don't understand very well English and they don't want to concentrate a little bit. So they wan foreigner to try and speak a little of French... a lot of French.
Just bring you Frenc book with you ;-)
Eve if you don't speak French, French people (unlike anybody in the world) appreciate when you say just a few words, whihc you learned before you left your country.
No matter if you don't speak properly, nationals (in any country in the world) always love to hear foreigners talk their language. It's cute, and that makes them keener to help, because you made the effort to learn some words from the coutrny where you're going !
Popular Ballas!
by lamsterz
In Levallois, just northwest of Paris, there is a basketball court if you begin from the Town Hall and head toward the Seine, about 9 blocks. Turn right at the Seine and VOILA, le terrain de basket. Very popular as the city itself has turned out great ballas who have moved on to professional. Bring you A+ game!
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