Comments on: Tips for Traveling Paris http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:02:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Vanderhelsthttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-83081 Vanderhelst Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:46:51 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-83081 Oh, I forgot number 4. Just of Champs Elysees, above the headquarter of Louis Vuitton (you cannot miss it), is the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton. It is for free, it has amazing views and it has amazing exhibitions. If you dont like this, you are not into current modern art. A mustsee ! Oh, I forgot number 4. Just of Champs Elysees, above the headquarter of Louis Vuitton (you cannot miss it), is the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton. It is for free, it has amazing views and it has amazing exhibitions. If you dont like this, you are not into current modern art. A mustsee !

]]> By: Vanderhelsthttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-83080 Vanderhelst Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:38:58 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-83080 1. Take the bike ! Paris has a wonderful system for bikes, called "Velib" (freebike). The city is flat and has great bike lanes, so it is easy and safe to ride. The base rent is €1 per day (yes: that is one euro !). After that, it is for free in the first thirty minutes. It is a bit of a hassle to register in one of the machines, but it is worth it. Remember to return the bike after every use, because (a) the system relies on that and (b) the charge rises as time elapses. See www.velib.paris.fr 2. Try to use some words of French, particularly when you are outside the tourist areas. It will be appreciated, and after people will happily understand that communication may be slightly easier in English. 3. Read the book: "Sixty Million Frenchmen cant be wrong" by Nadeau/Barlow. A great insight into the way the French see life, the world and themselves. 1. Take the bike ! Paris has a wonderful system for bikes, called “Velib” (freebike). The city is flat and has great bike lanes, so it is easy and safe to ride. The base rent is €1 per day (yes: that is one euro !). After that, it is for free in the first thirty minutes. It is a bit of a hassle to register in one of the machines, but it is worth it. Remember to return the bike after every use, because (a) the system relies on that and (b) the charge rises as time elapses. See http://www.velib.paris.fr
2. Try to use some words of French, particularly when you are outside the tourist areas. It will be appreciated, and after people will happily understand that communication may be slightly easier in English.
3. Read the book: “Sixty Million Frenchmen cant be wrong” by Nadeau/Barlow. A great insight into the way the French see life, the world and themselves.

]]> By: Sabrinahttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-38667 Sabrina Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:45:16 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-38667 I agree, last tiem I was there in August the Louvre was free only on the first Sunday of each month... also an advice- Berthillon ice cream on Isle St. Louis :) beyond heavenly I agree, last tiem I was there in August the Louvre was free only on the first Sunday of each month… also an advice- Berthillon ice cream on Isle St. Louis :) beyond heavenly

]]> By: NewWrldYankeehttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-4133 NewWrldYankee Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-4133 Ah, the Paris love continues! I have totally earmarked all this for my visit next summer - crossing fingers. Then I will come back and share with you my off the road amazing finds - what do you think? Ah, the Paris love continues! I have totally earmarked all this for my visit next summer – crossing fingers. Then I will come back and share with you my off the road amazing finds – what do you think?

]]> By: Kalyanhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-3495 Kalyan Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:46:06 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-3495 Nice reading this post about this lovely city along with the beautiful pics! Nice reading this post about this lovely city along with the beautiful pics!

]]> By: C Khttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-3468 C K Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:57:47 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-3468 Hey Matt,I think the Louvre is only free for the first Sunday of every month. At least it was the last time I was there.Adored the Latin Quarter, it's really happening when night falls and with Notre Dame as the backdrop it's fantastic. Had Greek food there... or at least that's what the person who pulled me into the restaurant claimed.Also, there's this quaint English bookstore along the main road facing Notre Dame. I think it was feature in the movie "After Sunset". Hey Matt,

I think the Louvre is only free for the first Sunday of every month. At least it was the last time I was there.

Adored the Latin Quarter, it’s really happening when night falls and with Notre Dame as the backdrop it’s fantastic. Had Greek food there… or at least that’s what the person who pulled me into the restaurant claimed.

Also, there’s this quaint English bookstore along the main road facing Notre Dame. I think it was feature in the movie “After Sunset”.

]]> By: Juliehttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/tips-for-traveling-paris/#comment-3457 Julie Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:40:28 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=302#comment-3457 Matt- Timely tipes; a good friend of mine is traveling to Paris tomorrow, so I'll send her the link to this article.Julie Matt- Timely tipes; a good friend of mine is traveling to Paris tomorrow, so I’ll send her the link to this article.

Julie

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