Paris off the beaten track (for French flâneurs): la Petite Ceinture
Come a little closer. I want to let you in on a secret about Paris...
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05, 2015
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03, 2015
Savvy traveller 101: navigating the French rail system
Don't be afraid! You too can master the French railway system as it's easier than you think...
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03, 2014
The ins and outs of Paris public transport
We've demystified Paris public transport system, meaning you can leave this tourist trap behind, and get across la ville-lumière like a true local.
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05, 2012
How to survive the Paris metro
If you're new to the Paris metro system, like I was nearly a year ago, it can feel a bit overwhelming ... So, to help any would-be explorers navigate the City of Light, I've compiled a list of tips on how to survive the subways of the French capital.
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01, 2012
My family discovers the difference between America and France!
I wanted to make them understand what I love about the country that is so different and yet in so many ways similar to that country of ours so far across the Atlantic Ocean. However, as few things ever go as I plan, there was no reason for this trip to be any different.
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12, 2011
Quand la pub nous raconte…
Quand vous êtes dans le métro parisien, vos yeux ne peuvent pas échapper à la lecture des affiches publicitaires sur les murs. Elles en disent long sur une époque, un pays, ses habitants... Voici ce qu’elles racontent :
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05, 2011
Is theft on the rise in Paris? be warned – be aware!
There's been a lot of news about muggings ... Young gangs of 2 or 3 are roaming around the Paris metro or the RER looking for vulnerable passengers. And, there’s also theft happening around town, especially around the canals (e.g., Canal St. Martin) and parks.
