Sep 03

Owl City music became popular in 2009 after releasing the album ‘Ocean Eyes’ which featured great songs like ‘fireflies’ .The band was started by Adam Young who writes, composes, records, and produces all of Owl City’s music. During live performances he is accompanied by a group of supporting musicians:Breanne Düren,Daniel Jorgensen,Laura Musten,Hannah Schroeder,and Casey Brown.

On September 17th, 2011 starting from 8.00 pm, Owl City will be rocking the stage at Le Bataclan,Paris, France .Tickets are available but are going really fast.You can purchase online.

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Sep 01

You can actually enjoy Paris without spending any coin on entrance fees or tickets because Paris is a city of many events especially during summer.

 

Here are some events you can attend free if they come up while you are in Paris :

Paris Plage (On Paris Beach)

Open-Air Paris Cinema (at La Villette)

Paris Gay Pride

Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris

White Night(Nuit Blanche )

Holiday Lights and Festivities (in December)

Chinese New Year in Paris

Read more about these Free Paris events.

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Aug 30

Swimming pools in Paris are many and can either be found indoors or outdoors.Summer,which comes in August is the best time to go swimming in Paris. Other than the designs,the pools are just like the ones you are used to but of course with some rules attached:

 

  1. You are to wear you swimming cap to avoid spreading hairs on the surface of the pool and clogging the filters.
  2. You are to shower before getting in to the pool for hygiene purposes.
  3. Avoid going there if you have a cold,cough,sore throat or any other diseases you might spread to people.
  4. You are to avoid walking in shoes around the pool for hygiene purposes.

Before getting into the pool area you can always check at the entrance for a statement of approval by the City of Paris Health Department. (they take a sample of the water and analyse it at a State-approved laboratory. The results are displayed in the swimming pool entrance hall.)

Places for public swimming pools in Paris.

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Aug 29

The area around Place de la Concorde is a great Paris location to be.The area is close to many points of interest including Tuileries Gardens,Galeries Lafayette and Printemps where there are major departmental stores of Paris.It is also home to home to the monument Vendôme Column.If you love walking and taking photos,this is the place to be;it’s streets are more than welcoming for a walk.You can get cheap accommodation close to the Place de la Concorde .

 

Some hotels closest to the Place de la Concorde include :

  • Best Western Le Colisée
  • Grand Hôtel Du Palais Royal
  • Saint-Petersbourg Opera
  • Left Bank
  • Grand Hôtel Dechampaigne
  • Adagio Paris Opéra
  • Opera Cadet
  • Hôtel De Fleurie
  • Ascot Opera
  • Pulitzer Paris
  • Hôtel De l’Arcade

See more hotels near The Place de la Concorde and their details.

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Aug 27

Best Western is the largest hotel chain in the world with over 4000 hotels in about 80 countries. Each Best Western hotel is individually managed unlike in many chains.Paris has over 80 Best Western hotels.Below is a list of the top ten Paris Best Western Hotels as ranked by travellers  in Tripadvisor:

  1. BEST WESTERN Premier Regent’s Garden
  2. Hotel 7 Eiffel
  3. BEST WESTERN Premier Au Manoir Saint Germain De Pres
  4. BEST WESTERN Hotel Marais Bastille
  5. BEST WESTERN Premier Opera Diamond
  6. BEST WESTERN Le Jardin de Cluny
  7. BEST WESTERN Premier L’Horset Opera
  8. Hotel Etoile Saint-Ferdinand
  9. Hotel Champs-Elysees Friedland
  10. BEST WESTERN Premier Left Bank – St Germain

Read details of the above hotels.

See all Best Western Hotels in Paris and their ranking.

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Aug 26

The louvre Museum is one of the most visited places in the world.The louvre is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement.The museum displays many things including a collection of antique sculpture and paintings.

 

There are many affordable hotels around the Louvre including the following :

  • Grand Hôtel Du Palais Royal
  • Hôtel Madison
  • L’Empire Paris
  • Left Bank
  • Au Manoir Saint
  • Grand Hôtel Dechampaigne
  • Hôtel De Buci
  • Hotel Agora
  • Citadines Prestige Les Halles Paris
  • Hotel De Seine

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Aug 24

Going to Paris from London?

Most of us,especially non-Europeans, are used to moving around by air because it’s probably the only means we know .But the train is another fantastic means that will allow you to move comfortably while at the same time having a view of many places along the way.The Eurostar-London Paris train is a high speed train which operates from Paris to London.The train starts from St Pancras International Station in London (UK) and ends in Paris at Gare Du Nord International station,connecting hundreds of other European stations.

The time might seem to be shorter when travelling by air than by train but at the end of the day you might end up spending the same time because of the procedures involved to and from the airport;taxis,waiting time in between…

Euro-star is also as comfortable as the plane with facilities for disabled people (sometimes even special rates for them).The only thing that might make you not use the Eurostar train is if you are travelling with your pet (especially dogs) because they are not allowed.Luggage is just as in planes and tickets have to be reserved.Kids below four years travel free of charge,those between four and eleven years pay a price less than the normal one and those above twelve years pay normal rates.Also, kids below 12 years are not allowed to travel alone.

The train is cheaper that the plane so if you don’t have to reach Paris urgently,try it out!

Read more about the Eurostar-London Paris train.

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Aug 23

The areas around the business district,La Defense in Paris are common for cheap accommodation.The location is also convenient for any type of trip whether business or leisure because of proximity to many sites such as Champs-Elysees, the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe.The place is also not at the heart of Paris and though the streets are busy,it is a safe place.La Defense has tall and beautiful buildings especially at night when lights are on.

Hotels near La Defense include:

  • Mercure Paris La Defense
  • Sofitel Paris La Defense Hotel
  • George Sand Hotel Courbevoie Paris
  • Hilton Paris La Defense Hotel
  • Central La Defense Hotel Courbevoie
  • Citea La Defense Leonard De Vinci
  • Citea La Defense Place Charras Hotel
  • Victoria Hotel Paris La Defense
  • Hotel Novotel Paris La Defense
  • Residhome Courbevoie Parc Du Millenaire
  • Pullman Paris La Defense stars hotel

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Aug 22

 

 

 

French fashion is full of style and charm and probably one of the things you can’t resist in Paris.Paris has both French fashion chains and international ones such as Zara (Spanish) and H&M ( Swedish).Other fashion chains you might come across in Paris include :

  • Naf Naf
  • Etam
  • Petit Bateau
  • Morgan de toi
  • French Connection.

You will find fashion boutiques in almost every street but there are some places such as Avenue Montaigne and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore(both near Champs-Elysees Avenue) which have earned the fame of having great boutiques.

The left bank around Rue de Sevres has many french fashion stores, including Hermes. Rue des Rosiers in Le Marais has also become a trendy fashion street.Most fashionable jewellery are bought at Rue de la Paix.

If you want to get all brands under on roof,try the departmental stores in whichever side of Paris you are and you won’t be disappointed.

Some great fashion boutiques include :

  • Comptoir des Cotonniers
  • Claudie Pierlot
  • Sportmax
  • Christian Louboutin
  • Parfums Frederic Malle
  • Colette
  • Kiliwatch
  • Assouline
  • Merci

Locate and view details of the above boutiques.

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Aug 20

When it comes to hotels,Paris is on top of the list.The city is a major tourist destination and maybe that is why many international hotel chains such as Best Western have set up branches in Paris.Below is a list of all hotel chains in Paris :

Hilton Hotel Chain
Marriott Hotel Chain
Ramada Hotel Chain
Sheraton Hotel Chain
Best Western Hotel Chain
Renaissance Hotel Chain
Novotel Hotel Chain
Westin Hotel Chain
Millennium Hotel Chain
Melia Hotel Chain
Courtyard Hotel Chain
Le Meridien Hotel Chain
Campanile Hotel Chain
Sofitel Hotel Chain
Mercure Hotel Chain
Comfort Inn Hotel Chain
Concorde Hotel Chain
Tryp Hotel Chain
Hyatt Regency Hotel Chain
Quality Inn Hotel Chain
Kyriad Hotel Chain
Golden Tulip Hotel Chain
Radisson SAS Hotel Chain
Jolly Hotels Hotel Chain
Park Hyatt Hotel Chain
TimHotel Hotel Chain
Suitehotel Hotel Chain

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