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2006-12-08 9:58am

Here are some key advantages to booking your Paris Hotel online with "My Paris Hotel":

• The operators of "My Paris Hotel" have 25 years of experience in hotel management.

• They own their hotels which is your guarantee for the best price!

• 26 Hotels to pick from in the most-visited tourist districts of Paris.

• From Budget Two Star (**) to Luxury Four Star (****) hotels, they have it all!

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2006-11-30 6:46pm

The Royal Hotel Paris Champs-Elysees is a wonderfully authentic place to stay when visiting Paris.  Following are just a few of the many reasons for considering it:

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2006-10-23 10:17pm

France is a wonderful holiday destination for babies because the French culture is so family-oriented.  Restaurants often have well stocked baby stations for changing diapers. Discreet breast feeding in public does not raise eyebrows. Children and babies are an expected part of social, everyday life.  The most difficult part is getting there!  We offer the following tips for traveling by plane with an infant, and some key French phrases that might help you during your stay.

First of all, many parents wonder a) does baby need a passport, and b) does she need her own seat on the plane?  Yes, everyone traveling abroad needs a passport, even babies.

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2006-10-18 9:06pm

Halloween originated among the Celts in Ireland, Britain and (yes!) France as a pagan Celtic harvest festival. Although other nations continued to observe Halloween throughout the centuries, the original pagan traditions of the Brittany region faded into obscurity long ago.  Until recently, the mention of Halloween in Paris was quite rare.  Parisian children may have heard of the holiday through foreign visitors or expatriates, but for the most part, they never carved pumpkins, dressed up in ghoulish costumes or went 'trick or treating'.

This has changed.  Today, partly due to commercialism and the spread of American pop culture, the delightfully spooky holiday has seen a resurgence in French popularity. More and more cafes and bars are celebrating it American-style. Teens swarm McDonald's  (the iconic emblem of all things American) on Hallow's Eve, and Disneyland Paris is also a cool place to be come October 31st.

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2006-9-14 9:43pm

Because of budgetary constrains, today's economy class seating sometimes feels a little inadequate. To address this, most airlines are now offering an interesting new seating class called 'premium economy'.  Premium economy seats are one step above coach yet not quite as ritzy as business class seats.  Generally, a premium economy ticket buys you a bit more legroom and a few extra perks such as priority check-in and/or additional storage space.  The fares vary greatly.  In some cases, you pay under $65 per extra inch of wriggle-room for your toes, whereas other airlines raise the price so close to business class it leaves you tempted to make the jump.  Some airlines, such as United, require you to purchase a yearly membership which enables you to book "premium economy" seating at the time of reservation.

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2006-8-22 2:29am

Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English/English-French

The Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English / English-French is the ideal companion for anyone who wishes to learn or become more fluent in contemporary French. This latest edition includes - 100,000 entries and 130,000 translations - revised cultural notes providing essential background information for the American reader - an improved page design that makes using the dictionary even easier - French verb-conjugation tables A user-friendly format and a rich array of features make this an essential tool for reading and writing, translation and schoolwork. French English Dictionary

More information on Larousse Concise Dictionary:

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2006-7-24 10:20pm

Paris (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most out of your trip with minimum difficulties. The opening section Introducing Paris locates the city geographically, sets modern Parisian its historical context and explains how Parisian life changes through the years. Paris At a Glance is an overview of the city's specialties. The main sightseeing section of the book is Paris Area by Area. It describes all the main sights with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Get to know Paris with The Eyewitness Travel Guide. France Guides

More information on: Paris, Eyewitness Travel Guides

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2006-6-06 6:38pm

Basic Apparel Unlike women's sizes, men's sizes are far more consistent because they reflect the actual dimensions of various body parts in inches or centimeters. For instance, the first number in men's shirt sizes is always the circumference of the neck, with the second number being the length of the sleeve.  In pants, the first number is the dimension of the waist,  with the second number being the length of the inseam.  Men's coats are measured according to chest size, measuring under the arms.  As long as you know the exact measurements of the person you are outfitting, it is difficult to go wrong in men's sizes, however, as always be sure to try things on when possible.  We offer the following charts as basic guidelines only.

Men's Dress Shirts USA UK France 14 14 36 14½ 14½ 37 15 15 38 15½ 15½ 39 16 16 41 16½ 16½ 42 17 17 43

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2006-6-03 4:44am

Since 1982, the "Fête de la musique" (Fiesta of music) has been taking place every year in France. This is not surprising since it is fun, free and exciting. Basically anyone that can play music is invited to do so, for free, any place they wish. The participants will range from amateur to professional or even major celebrities. Every style of music is welcome and will be heard. Musicians will perform everywhere: cafes, street corners, public buildings and more. Generally they are invited to play in open space. In other words, on this day you might hear on street corners highly acclaimed musicians who usually perform at the opera. The event's original motto was "sharing, diversity and creativity". Today, this event still hold true to it.

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2006-4-26 5:41pm

Shopping in large French department stores like the Galeries Lafayette in Paris can be a heady experience.  What woman wouldn't want to spend at least one afternoon trying on the latest fashions?  To make the experience even more enjoyable (and less mysterious!) we offer the following conversion charts for women's sizes in the USA, the UK and France.  Please visit again soon for a future article on menswear.

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2006-2-28 5:29pm

A playful Guide to the French, from a "tourist's" perspective.

Tiens! So, you're planning a trip to France and have heard some things (i.e. stereotypes) about the French, right? We offer the following as a light-hearted guide to some typical myths; to share what's true and what's not-so-true, and how to deal with both. Remember a French vacation is one of the best things you can do. The best way to verify these rumors is to go to Paris and France, you will not regret it!

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2006-2-03 2:05am

Most Parisians, I know, never visited the Catacombs (spelled Catacombes in French). I never did when I lived there. I finally visited them and I have to say it is truly unique. I recommend strongly touring the Catacombs.

This is one of the rare tourist attractions in Paris, where for just a few seconds you wonder if engineers have studied the place. They must..right...

A brief history:
The origin starts at the end of the XVIII century. After being used for 10 centuries the cemetery of the "Innocents" was starting to become a health hazard in this Paris neighborhood.

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