Vacation Travel Information for Paris, France, Europe and Other Countries

Useful travel information that we've collected including photographs from our Paris trips.

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PARIS INFORMATION : Paris Guides, Services, Articles, Tours, etc.
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Bonjour Paris

Bonjour Paris is a virtual trip to France for lovers of all things Parisian and French. Visitors to www.bonjourparis.com will find travel information, food, wine and hotel tips, as well as lively cultural information. On the interactive side, the site features French lessons, hosts French language chats and English language theme chats. Find out about Paris must-sees and destinations throughout France and meet fellow Francophiles.

Bonjour Paris

Jonathan Rome & Gretchen Van Horne

Jonathan and Gretchen are great friends and they've put together a website of all their travels including hints, photos and more!

Jonathan & Gretchen's Travels

  Zagat Paris

What more needs to be said about Zagats?  This link brings you to restaurant information in the neighborhood around "The Elzévir Apartment".

Zagats 3eme

 

Guided tours of Paris in Citroen 2CV

The best tour in Paris - in a Citroen 2CV! See the pictures from our June trip.

4 roues sous 1 parapluie

  Paris Walking Tours

When living in Paris, we took several of Oriel and Peter Caine's walking tours.  With terrific energy and an informative, articulate style, this is the best way to learn about Paris and is much easier than following a guide book.   They have two tours that concentrate on the Marais district.

Paris Walking Tours

 

At Your Service Concierge Service

 

AT YOUR SERVICE is Paris’ premier English-speaking concierge service offering a comprehensive range of personal and corporate travel assistance aimed at organizing your trip, reducing your stress, and helping to make your visit to Paris unforgettable.

At Your Service

Custom tours of Paris

Panache! Tours

The Paris Guide by Michael Bernstein

In its fourth edition, this guide helps eliminate the "trial and error" of visiting Paris. In includes not only restaurant information but shortcuts to make your stay easier. Part of the libary in our apartment and written by one of our clients!

The Paris Guide

 

Discover Paris! – Personalized Itineraries for Independent Travelers

Discover Paris! is an exclusive resource for the Paris-bound traveler. From gourmet walks and strolls through parks and gardens to private art tours and fine dining, our itineraries are tailored specifically to your desires. We take the work out of travel planning!

Discover Paris! – Personalized Itineraries for Independent Travelers

Photo Adventure France

Photo Adventure France, a unique life experience for professional and amateur photographers alike, is pleased to offer photo workshops in Paris, Normandy and the beautiful Les Corbières in the south of France.

Photo Adventure France

 

Discover the Paris of Parisians - through expatriate eyes! Our faculty of expatriate friends - the booksellers, writers, journalists, wine merchants and restaurateurs that define contemporary Paris reveal the best of Paris - past and present.

Paris through Expatriate Eyes

Vignettes of Paris by David Downie

Vignettes of Paris which hunt for the city's soul. David and Alison also provide tours which unlock Paris right before your eyes in the same manner. Visit the Marais, Montmartre, St-Germain-des-Prés, Ile-St-Louis and Ile de la Cité, Père-Lachaise cemetery, or take a theme tour of art, architecture or gardens.

Paris, Paris and Journey into the City of Light Custom Tours

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PARIS PHOTOGRAPHS : View some of our travel pictures from Paris and France
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Photographs from our trips to Paris via Ofoto.com

Paris Photographs from our January 2008 trip
Paris Photographs from our June 2007 trip
Paris Photographs from our December 2006 trip
Paris Photographs from our July 2006 trip
Paris Photographs from our Jan 2006 trip
Paris Photographs from our Jun 2005 trip
Paris Photographs from our Dec 2004 trip
Paris Photographs from our May 2004 trip
See Fritz's (our Westie) trip to Paris and Normandy, France
Paris Photographs from our Dec 2003 trip (including L'Oise region)
Paris Photographs from our June 2003 trip

Paris Photographs from our April 2003 trip
Paris Photographs from our May 2002 trip (including Normandie)

Photographs from other trips in France and in Europe

London photographs from June 2007
Amsterdam Photographs from December 2006
Venice Photographs from May 2004
Scotland Photographs from May 2004
Murviel-les-Beziers and environs Photographs from May 2004
Corbieres region of France Photographs from May 2004 (Part 1)
Corbieres region of France Photographs from May 2004 (Part 2)
London Photographs from May 2004

Westie photos, etc.

Exploring the Westie trail photographs from May 2004
Exploring the Westie trail article (pdf)
Fritz and his success against cancer (pdf)
San Francisco Bay Area Westie Club Spring Fling 2005 Photos
San Francisco Bay Area Westie Club Spring Fling 2006 Photos
San Francisco Bay Area Westie Club Tartan Games 2006 Photos
Westies Unleashed June 2007 Photos
San Francisco Bay Area Westie Club Tartan Games 2007 Photos
San Francisco Bay Area Westie Club Spring Fling 2008 Photos

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GENERAL PARIS INFORMATION : Important Links
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Best wines in Paris

The best store for wines in our neighborhood and one door away from our building. Alex speaks English and can guide you to the best choices!

Cave Elzévir

News of what is happening in Le Marais

Marais Comvivial - Web site for things happening in the Marais (in French). Videos, art expos, etc.

Marais Comvivial

 

Events in Le Marais, Paris, France

Website (in French) describing the history of the Marais, where to visit, eat and drink

parislemarais

The Liberation newspaper is a good source of the latest news in Paris (in French).

Liberation

France Info

Listen to the latest news from France-info (in French).

France-Info

Pages Jaunes

Yellow Pages including photos of many parts of Paris.

PagesJaunes

Alliance Francaise

San Francisco is our other home and Alliance Francaise is our connection back to the French language and culture.

Alliance Francaise San Francisco

Paris Anglofiles

The Paris Anglo-Files is one of the best guides to living, working and enjoying Paris.   It has great information on culture, events and how to enjoy your time in Paris.

Paris Anglo-Files

 Time Out Guide for Paris

If you want to know where to eat, drink, shop and sleep, then our online guide has everything you need to know. What's more, every week we bring you the best of the city's events, from small gigs, to the latest restaurant openings, art shows and sporting clashes

Time Out

Ineke Perfumes, Luxury Perfumes direct from Perfumer

Welcome to the revival of artisan perfumery! Luxury perfumes direct from the perfumer herself.

Ineke

CocoaJT for watching French TV

CocoaJT : A Mac OS X application that lets you watch French TV.

CocoaJT

 

CNN Paris Weather

Intellicast Weather for Paris, France

Intellicast Paris Weather

 

RATP Paris Metro  Transportation

The Paris Metro site (in English) has lots of valuable information on getting around the city including links to museum and other information.

RATP

 

France resources - france related news, books and regional resources.
Elzevir Onze - Luxury one bedroom apartment remodeled by a local architect, located down the block from us on Rue Elzevir in the Marais, Paris

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FRANCE LODGING : Other French Apartment Sites
LODGING

 

Villa St. Maxime Cap d'Antibes

Nestled quietly beneath the ramparts of the ancient, fortified city of St. Paul de Vence, overlooking the Mediterranean, Cap d'Antibes and Alpes Maritimes

Villa St. Maxime

 

 

 

Loft in Paris, France

An old printing house turned into a loft apartment in the Montorgueil neighborhood. Good for larger families, groups or special events.

Loft Factory

e-Margaux Vacation Rentals

e-Margaux’s distinctive vacation rentals, villas, castles, apartments and holiday homes in Paris, Brittany, Anguilla, Santa Barbara, Nantucket, the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.

e-Margaux Vacation Rentals

 

Bateau Simpatico

Unique and romantic vacation apartment rental aboard luxury Parisian house boat moored at the Eiffel Tower in the heart of Paris, France

Paris Vacation - Luxury Accommodation in France

Paris Lodging

Charming apartments furnished and vacation rentals in St germain des Pres and le Marais. Owner direct.

Paris Best Lodge

 Hôtel les Ateliers de l

Hôtel les Ateliers de l'Image

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Studio Apartment in the Bastille, Paris, France

Nice studio apartment located in a courtyard in the Bastille. Rent direct from a very nice San Francisco couple.

Perfect Paris Rental

Beautiful restored barn in the Dordogne region of France.

FranceBarn

Paris hotels : 1st Paris Hotels propose a directory of hotels & resorts in Paris, France
All you need to know about France - Stunning Paris apartment rentals. Apartments located on the romantic Left Bank in Paris. Surrounded by cafe's, shops and restaurants
Paris Perfect - Luxury Paris Vacation Apartments. Apartments located on the romantic Left Bank in Paris. Surrounded by cafés, shops and restaurants.

Residences Paris - Typical French apartments for short term rentals in the very heart of Paris on the left bank in saint Germain des Pres
Paris apartments - France Apartments, short term furnished quality apartments rentals in Paris
Hotels France - Accommodation Directory France - Reserve online affordable hotel accommodation anywhere in France.

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FRANCE AND EUROPEAN INFORMATION : Guides, Services, Articles, etc.
INFORMATION

Durant Imboden's
Europe for Visitor

Europe Visitor Information

Great website for travel to Europe.   Excellent articles on travel insurance

Europe for Visitors

 

Fabulous travel adventures

Jonathan and Gretchen are great friends and they've put together a website of all their travels including hints, photos and more!

Jonathan & Gretchen's Travels

How to live and travel in France

This web site has many new features, but its mission has not changed since 1998:
to encourage and simplify independent travel to France!

France On Your Own

 

 

Cara Black lives in San Francisco with her husband, a bookseller, and their teenage son. Murder in the Bastille, her fourth book in the Aimee Leduc Investigations, is available. She is currently working on the fifth book of the series.

Cara Black

 

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EUROPE : Lodging and Other Information
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OTHER COUNTRIES : Lodging and Other Information
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OTHER : Art, books, architecture, etc.
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Original Art Deco Paintings

Tara Hutton Gallery

Marian created the art that is in our bedroom as part of the "living room project"

Marian Wijnvoord

Quel Objet is delighted to bring you French gifts whose makers have taken traditional items and given them contemporary looks. Inspired creativity and brilliant colors have raised them to the lofty heights of French sophistication.

Quel Objet

 

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