All About Paris Get The Scoop
Let?s face it - when it comes to style, cuisine and wine - the French do pretty well! With world-class fashion and theatre, unrivalled music and clubbing, and an eclectic array of restaurant and bar choices, this is a city built on historical grandeur and everything chic.Nowhere do all the romantic clich?s play more strongly than Paris ? the city of lights and of a thousand whispers. Like an impossibly beautiful woman who is placed on a pedestal, the sheer beauty of Paris can be overwhelming at ...
Places In Paris To Romance Your Love
Like Venice, Paris has always been a magnet for lovers and their affairs. As Woody Allen put it: As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all. Paris is where sleepy marriages are rekindled, the flames of passion ignited, vows renewed, and special someones met. But where will you get the most ardent thrill?Finding your cafe terraceI will start with an obvious spot: the sidewalk cafe terrace. There are thousands of such in Paris, ...
Should You Tip In Paris?
Sitting at a cafe terrace in Paris, and watching people passing by while sipping on your Perrier water is not something you want to miss. But here comes the check, and with it the question: should I tip, and how much?The check is all inclusiveUnlike in America, cafes and restaurants in Paris directly include a 15% service charge in your check. This is required by French law as tips are assessed for taxation purposes.The 15% service charge is clearly itemized on your check, on top of the VAT tax ...
Useful Information About Paris
The French term Lut?ce may not sound familiar but is a name the city of Paris was known by in earlier times. Paris is a popular tourist destination along with being a rich metropolitan city. It is the largest French city along with being the capital of France. The city boasts of innumerable historical avenues, monuments and museums. It is considered to be an architectural wonder and boasts of exquisite eighteenth century heritage buildings and palaces.Paris was not always as large as it is today...
I Love Paris In The Springtime But It’s Pretty Cool In The Winter Too
It?s getting cold. Really cold. And when the long cold nights start to draw in, thoughts start to turn to warmer climes?the turquoise sea of the Caribbean, the exotic beauty of Latin America. Holidays in Paris, with its northern European climate, are possibly not top of everyone?s wish list. But by ignoring the French capital during winter, we are ignoring a unique holiday opportunity.Paris is the city of romance. And what could be more romantic than taking a stroll along the Champs Elysees, wra...
Paris Is Safe And Well Thank You!
If you watched CNN or Fox News like I did a few evenings ago, you might have been impressed at the student demonstrations in France.Both TV channels had us sold on the idea Paris was being mobbed by the angry multitude. Pictures of Mad Max-like police trucks hosing thousands of protesters. Scenes of massive gatherings around Bastille square. Interviews of malcontent students. Some pyrotechnics to boot!Golly!Though I often travel to Paris, I live in Florida. So I had to wait until the following d...
Should You Tip In Paris?
Sitting at a cafe terrace in Paris, and watching people passing by while sipping on your Perrier water is not something you want to miss. But here comes the check, and with it the question: should I tip, and how much?The check is all inclusiveUnlike in America, cafes and restaurants in Paris directly include a 15% service charge in your check. This is required by French law as tips are assessed for taxation purposes.The 15% service charge is clearly itemized on your check, on top of the VAT tax ...
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