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Enjoy the Night Life of Paris

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 11:45 pm  
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Have you always wanted to have a taste of what Paris’ night life is like? In the following section, we will delve a bit deeper into how you can enjoy one of the most dazzling aspects of living in or touring Paris – its nightlife. But first, here are a few quick facts for the first time travellers to the city. The coldest month in Paris is January, when even the locals get out of the city to ward off the cold. If you don’t mind the weather, then you can definitely sill enjoy plenty of activities in Paris during…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Le Crazy Horse

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 at 11:52 pm  
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Le Crazy Horse Where is it? The Paris Crazy Horse is at 12, Avenue George V (off the Champs Elysees). The nearest Metro Stations are Alma Marceau (line 9) and Metro George V (line 1).  Bus lines 43, 63, 72, 80, and 92 include the Alma Marceau stop.   Potted History Crazy Horse is a relatively ‘new’ Paris cabaret.  It was opened in 1951 by Alain Bernardin, a former antique dealer and painter who viewed striptease as an art form.  He ran it until sadly, he shot himself, at the age of 78, in 1994.  His daughter and two sons…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Le Lido de Paris

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 at 11:40 pm  
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Le Lido de Paris Where is it? The Lido is a favorite for Parisiens.  It is at 116 bis avenue des Champs-Elysées.  The nearest Metro station is George V, on line 1. Potted History Five people were key in the history and success of Le Lido. The Clerico Brothers Joseph and Louis Clerico, brothers of Italian ancestry, bought La Plage de Paris in 1946 and transformed it into Le Lido.  It became a luxury setting for people to dine while watching a revue – a new concept which was soon copied all over the world.  In 1955, the opened a…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Les Folies Bergeres

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 at 11:27 pm  
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Les Folies Bergeres Where is it? Les Folies Bergère is at 32 Rue Richer, where Rue Richer and Rue de Trévise intersect. Potted History It was originally built as an opera house and was modelled on the Alhambra Music Hall in London.  Les Folies opened in 1869, with a programme of operettas, comic opera, popular Music Hall songs and gymnasts.  The French word ‘folies’(which means ‘madness’)was joined with the name of the adjacent street – the Rue de Trévise, but the Duc de Trévise objected to his name being associated with a bawdy Music Hall and so it was renamed…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Moulin Rouge

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 10:43 pm  
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If you are heading to the exciting, romantic, historic capital of France then you must fit in a visit to a cabaret show.  Paris is world famous for them and nothing encapsulates the many aspects of this glorious city better. The most famous is probably the Moulin Rouge – especially since the recent film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Le Moulin Rouge. Where is it? In keeping with its’ history and ‘blowsy’ reputation, Le Moulin Rouge is on Boulevard de Clichy, in the ‘red light’ district of Pigalle but is also close to Montmartre.  It has a red windmill…

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Mont St Michel

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 2:34 am  
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If your next set of travel plans include a trip to France, you may be looking for great things to see on that trip. One of the things you don’t want to miss is Mont St Michel. What is it? If you are new to sites in France, you may not know of Mont St Michel. Mont St Michel is considered a wonder of the western world. It is an amazing tidal island. Atop the island is an amazing abbey. For over 1000 years this island has been a fantastic location that is naturally protected by the tides which act…

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Wal Returns From The Rugby World Cup

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 2:50 am  
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Paula’s brother Wal has just returned from Europe where he went to see the World Rugby Cup played in various venues around France and the UK. I haven’t caught up with him to hear all his tales as yet so will just put up the pictures that Paula has sent through and I will give you all an updated view of his trip in future posts. I do know that he travelled with Ryan Air and as we are all aware, their airfares are very cheap. This group of photos are : Stonehenge, Banyuls-Sur-Mer, Edinburgh Castle and Westbury White Horse…

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A Visit to Versailles

Sunday, April 1st, 2007 at 2:25 am  
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We took a bus to Versailles, the palace of the Sun King, and when we arrived there was a queue a mile long. We walked around the grounds for a bit and then noticed a door where the tour coach passengers were going. So we followed a group in, and as we weren’t challenged, we walked on into the palace. The opulence and grandeur of each room is amazing, it is literally jaw dropping stuff. A stroll around the gardens is a joy although the fountains weren’t operational the day we were there. Apparently the fountains are only switched on…

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Views of the Eiffel Tower

Sunday, April 1st, 2007 at 2:15 am  
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Chilli enjoying the sights of Paris. Here he is with the Eiffel Tower in the background. In 2009 the Eiffel Tower will be 120 years old.  Not bad for an structure that was only meant to be put in place on a temporary basis for the Paris Exposition of 1889. The Eiffel Tower was designed by the French structural engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (b. Dec. 15, 1832, d. Dec. 28, 1923). He was awarded the opportunity to erect the Eiffel Tower after winning a design competition. There were all manner of protests at the time from noted personages of the…

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