Zadig & Voltaire offers a new type of luxury which is both original and affordable. Many French actresses are also fans of this brand. T-shirt, jeans or pullover, the items look like street fashion at first glace but the delicate fabrics such as silk, cashmere or fine cotton, and the smoky colors give a refined casual style for adults, spiced with some rock n' roll inspiration.
Zadig Voltaire
74, rue Bonaparte 75006
tel : 01 43 29 18 29
Open : 10:30am(Monday from 1pm)-7:30pm
Close : Sun
www.zadig-et-voltaire.com
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Zadig Voltaire
Published on: 2008-10-06
Shopping
Zadig & Voltaire offers a new type of luxury which is both original and affordable. Many French actresses are also fans of this brand. T-shirt, jeans or pullover, the items look like street fashion at first glace but the delicate fabrics such as silk, cashmere or fine cotton, and the smoky colors give a refined casual style for adults, spiced with some rock n' roll inspiration.
Zadig Voltaire
3, rue du vieux Colombier 75006
Area: Saint Germain des Prés
Tel : 01 45 48 39 37
Metro : Saint Sulpice line 4
Open : 10:30am(Monday from 1pm)-7:30pm
Close : Sun
http://www.zadig-et-voltaire.com
Source: cahierdeparis.us
Just Campagne
Published on: 2008-10-06
Shopping
Just Campagne was founded in 1989. After the first shop at Saint Germain des Près, they opened the second one at the chic Saint Honoré Street. Leather bags and accessories are all hand finished in Toulouse by skillful craftsmen. Each model has its leather label, which shows the serial number and the name of the model. You feel as if each bag is made for you. The design is elegant, classic and practical, which suits any situation. They are priced around 400-500 .
Just Campagne
159, boulevard Saint Germain 75006
Area: Saint Germain des Prés
Tel : 01 42 84 87 45
Metro : Saint Germain des Pres line 4
Open : 10:30am(Monday from 12pm)-7pm
Close : Sun
www.justcampagne.com
Source: cahierdeparis.us
Maje
Published on: 2008-10-03
Shopping
If you want to know what Parisian girls are wearing, you must check Maje. Romantic blouse, dresses in cashmere and silk, sexy fitted T-shirt, oversized jacket or tube skirt Different styles and materials are mixed to create Maje's world. Details like embroidery or fringe give you a feminine and original style.
42 rue du Four 75006
24 rue Saint Sulpice 75006
Tel : 01 42 36 36 75
Open : 10:30am-7:30pm
Close : Sun
-Printemps
-Galeries Lafayette
-Bon Marché
www.maje-paris.fr
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Pierre Hermé
Published on: 2008-10-01
Shopping
The genius Pierre Hermé was qualified as a Picasso of Pastry' by Vogue. Maybe you don't need any further explanation, but we want to talk about him anyway.
Born in Alsace in the east of France, he started his career by entering the famous Lenôtre at the age of 14. After brilliant stints at Fauchon and Ladurée, he opened his first shop in Tokyo, in 1998.
His pastry, delicious and as beautiful as jewels, is full of daring combinations and different flavors. Even when the combinations seem a bit unusual, they are always good. His skill is based on years of experience, so trust his taste. You will be very pleasantly surprised. The new collection is presented twice a year and he does not fail to astonish us. His shop at Saint Germain des Près is
extremely small and there is always a long line, but you'll wait if you are a true gourmet!
Here are some regular pastries of Pierre Hermé:
Ispahan Rose flavored macaron with raspberry and litchi.
Plaisir Sucré ( sweet pleasure') Chocolate cake with hazelnut
2000 Millefeuille 'Millefeuille' literally means 1000 leafs but Pierre Hermé wants 2000 leafs!
Pierre Hermé
72 rue Bonaparte 75006
Area: Saint Germain des Prés
Tel : 01 43 54 47 77
Metro : Saint Sulpice line 4
Open : Mon-Fri, Sun 10am-7pm
Sat 10am-7:30pm
Close : Open everyday
Other Shops : 185 rue de Vaugirard 75015
tel: 01 47 83 89 96
Pierre Hermé Official Site
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André
Published on: 2008-09-29
Shopping
André is a major French shoe brand that has many shops in Paris and in France. Despite its long history, founded in 1896, the brand was giving an image of an ordinary shoe chain, cheap but not so stylish However, from several years ago, it's getting better and better so now we can't wait to check out their shoes every new season! You can find very trendy shoes at a reasonable price. André also offers limited edition shoes in collaboration with young and talented creators. After Prairie de Paris' and Madame à Paris', a Spanish creator, Maloles was selected for the year of 2007.
André
72 rue de Rennes 75006
Tel : 01 53 40 96 84
Open : 10:00am-7:00pm
Close : Sunday
www.andre.fr
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Published on: 2008-09-29
Shopping
La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping is the first and the largest outlet in France. Only 40 minutes by train (RER A) from Paris, and you arrive at a gorgeous shopping center.
All the items from previous collections of many exclusive must-have brands are 33-55% OFF, and plus, you can get 15% tax free if the total amount is more than 175.01 euros. If your tired after all that shopping, you can recharge and rest your feet at Starbucks and Bert's. And it's open Sunday! Take advantage of this rare occurrence.
Also, Disneyland Paris is just next to the village. What an ideal weekend, Disneyland and shopping!
How to get to La Vallée Village ?
Take RER A from Paris (see Metro Map for central Paris stations) toward Parc Disneyland. Take the train until the end of the line, as Disneyland is the last stop. When you exit the station, you will see a big shopping mall on your right. Go all the way through the mall and you will see the entrance of La Vallée Village. On Sundays when the mall is closed, walk along the side of the mall through the parking lot.
Main brands:
Agnes b., Aigle, Anne Fontaine, Bodum, Barry, Cacharel, Calvin Klein, Camper, Celine, Charles Jourdan, Lacroix, Dunhill, Fulra, Kenzo, Longchamps, ST Dupon, Max Mara, Ferragamo and more....
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La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping
3, Cours de la Garonne 77700 Serris (Marne-la-Vallée)
Area: Suburbs
Tel : 01 60 42 35 00
Metro : Val d'Europe/Serris-Montevrain RER A
(Shuttle bus of Cityrama on Tue., Thu. and Sun.)
Open : Mon-Sat 10am-7pm(-8pm in summer time)
Sun 11am-7pm
Close : Open all year around (except for 1st Jan., 1st May and 25th Dec.)
La Vallée Village Outlet shopping Official Site
www.lavalleevillage.com
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La Marlotte
Published on: 2008-09-26
Restaurant
ound very near to Le Bon Marche, the famous department store of the left bank, La Marlotte is a restaurant where the atmosphere and service of a traditional bistro have survived to today. You can come in without a care since the extremely polite service will have you in a good mood during your whole visit. Perhaps it's because of this that it is always full of Parisians who live nearby. Have a seat in the black leather chairs and let the tensions of your trip just melt away.
The lunch course (at just 23) is an especially good deal. Just choose what you like from the choices written on the chalkboard. Since there are often foreigners to be found here, the staff can speak a good deal of English, and can help you if you need it.
The day we visited, I chose the Hamburger Style Tuna Tartare , the Farm-Grown Ham Salad , and for the main dish Mullet Roast and Squid Ink Risotto . Since the seasoning was unusually slight for a French restaurant, the flavors likely will appeal to the Japanese palate.
La Marlotte
55 rue du Cherche-Midi 75006
Tel : 01 45 48 86 79
Metro : Sevres Babylone Lines 10 and 12, then a 1 minute walk
Business Hours : 12:00 - 14:30
19:30 - 22:30
Holidays : Sundays, National Holidays
Budget :
Lunch Course - 23 (Appetizier and Entrée or Entrée and Dessert, as well as one glass of Wine or Coffee)
Evening a la Carte approx. 30
Web : www.lamarlotte.com
Source: cahierdeparis.us
Relais Louis XIII
Published on: 2008-09-25
Restaurant
Between Saint Germain des Près and the Seine River, where the perfume of Medieval Age still remains, stands Relais Louis XIII, the 2-star rated in the Michelin Guide. The historical appearance isn't fake. In this very building, which used to be an abbey, Louis XIII was declared as the King of France after the assassination of his father, Henri IV on May 14, 1610. We enjoyed classic French cuisine under the original wooden beamed ceiling. The service is very attentive. While we tend to praise modern and casual cuisine, it is refreshing to go back to original and classic cuisine. The langoustine in the salad was perfectly cooked and beefsteak was so tender. The lunch course for 50 is pretty interesting. Elegant dress is recommended. (2007-10-03)
　
Relais Louis XIII
8 rue des Grands Augustins 75006
Area: Quartier Latin
tel : 01 43 26 75 96
Metro : Saint Michel line4
Open : 12pm-2:30pm, 7pm-10:30pm
Close : Sun, Mon
Budget : Lunch 3-course menu ( cheese)　50
Diner 3-course menu ( cheese) 100
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Fogon
Published on: 2008-09-25
Restaurant
We went to lunch at Fogon recently, widely considered the best Spanish restaurant in Paris. Located in front of the Seine River, just a few steps from Saint Michel, the restaurant, contemporarily furnished, has a warm atmosphere. Upon sitting down you, will find your knife and folk in the drawer of your wooden table. We looked through the menu with a glass of cold Sangria. Even though the paella, which is served directly to you in a big pan, is one of their specialties, we chose the Tapas' course menu (40 ). Served in different small dishes, this menu allows you to discover elegant Spanish foods. There are so many plates that our table got so crowded! Marinated mackerel, tuna dip, the famous Iberian raw ham, poached egg with Spanish sausage, fried and marinated codfish, stuffed red pepper, grilled lamb and at the
end, 3 kinds of small desserts are accompanied by Andalusian liqueur. Everything was so delicious. All the dishes are suggested by the chef, so if you have any allergies, tell the waiter first. The paella menu (35 ) includes some Tapas' as appetizer, one of the paellas (with squid ink, Iberian raw ham or langoustine etc.) and dessert. We'll try the paella next time!
　
Fogon
45 quai des Grands Augustins 75006
Area: Quartier Latin
tel : 01 43 54 31 33
Metro : Saint Michel line4
Open : Tue-Fri 7pm-12am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2:30pm, 7pm-12am
Close : Mon
Budget : Tapas course 40
Paella course 35
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PARIS NEWS
"I love Paris every moment. Every moment of
the year, I love Paris. Why! Oh why do I love
Paris? Because my love is here..."
- Frank Sinatra
Explore Paris
Courtesy of Paris Eiffel Tower News
Welcome to Paris! This
page was designed especially for you who may visit Paris for the
first time. The idea is to give you advices to acquaint you with the
City of Light, and help you prepare for this exciting trip. Read on!
Prepare well for a
stroll
Once you have settled
down in your comfortable hotel room and are getting ready to take
your first stroll, take some time to dress appropriately.
First, put on a really
good pair of walking shoes to feel comfortable in the Parisian
streets. Walking in Paris means stopping often to look at amazing
details and buildings. This constant stop-and-go will wear you down
if you aren't comfy in your shoes.
Visiting the Eiffel Tower
means waiting often over 30 minutes to gain access to the ticket
booth, then waiting some more for the elevator on the way up, and
waiting some more for the elevator on the way down. So to your feet,
a pair of good shoes will make a big difference!
Parisian weather
is fickle in springtime and during fall: what starts out as a great
clear day can turn rainy and chilly in the afternoon. Pack a sweater
and a rain breaker if you are visiting during these seasons. Summer
is usually fine (70-85°F), August is generally hotter (80-95°F).
Winter is rainy and cold, almost as cold as in NYC.
In any case, take your
umbrella along, it may become your best friend -- especially if
you intend to take pictures of everything. Rain and camera lenses
don't like each other.
Street-savvy tips
Now that you're dressed
and all ready to venture outside, here are a couple of useful
tips:
Avoid taking a taxi during the day, and
notably in the morning until 11:00, and in the late afternoon from
4:00 to 8:00. Streets are jam-packed during those periods, and
seeing the meter run while you're a sitting in bumper-to-bumper
traffic is a disheartening experience.
Taxi fares: taxi meters show your fare and
one of three letters: A, B, or C. If you are within Paris and on the
ring outside Paris (the peripheral boulevard), the A rate applies
from 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and the B rate turns on from 8:00 PM till
6:00 AM. When you leave Paris intra-muros, the driver will turn on
the B rate during the day and the C rate from 8:00 PM. If you are
far from Paris, the C rate always applies. You will pay extra for
every luggage you load in the trunk and if you take the cab from an
airport. Don't try to hail a cab in the street too close to a train
station: taxi drivers can't load passengers within a 100-meter
radius from the train stations. Go to the station taxi head instead,
or further away from the station.
French people do lunch between 12:00 and 1:30
PM, and dinner between 7:30 and 10:00 PM. If you wish to
avoid the crowd, lunch at 12:00 tops and dine out from 6:00 to 7:00
PM. Restaurants rarely serve between 2:00 and 6:00 PM.
Having a drink at the terasse of a sidewalk
cafe is a necessary experience in Paris (skip it between
November and March though,except if weather permits). However,
terasse drinks are often charged premium prices.
Although they are saddled with a reputation, cafe
waiters are not necessarily rude: they're just in a hurry. So
don't take offense if they are impatient with you. Smile and show
them what you want on the menu. They won't return the smile, but you
will get your order quickly.
In Parisian restaurants, it is not customary
for your waiter to come back to you once you are served to see if
everything is allright: they assume this is the case. So don't feel
you are ignored: just call the waiter when you wish to have your
bread basket replenished. If you dine out at an expensive
restaurant, waiters will tend your table diligently. Otherwise, it
won't be the case.
Gratuity: your restaurant/cafe check already
includes a 15% gratuity. If you feel like giving an extra tip to
your cafe waiter, leave EUR 1 ($.97) on the table. In a restaurant,
you may leave EUR 3-5 ($2.7-4.5, more if you are in an expensive
place) but again, that's not expected in either case. Your credit
card receipt won't show any gratuity line.
Armed with these few basic advices, you are ready to conquer the asphalt.
On to places to visit!
Paris monuments and
hallmarks
The
Eiffel Tower
This world-famous landmark was built for the
Universal Fair of 1889, held to commemorate the centenary of
the French Revolution. It stands 1050 ft high. Admission
(elevator to the top) is EUR 9.90 for adults, EUR 5.30 for
children under 12. Opening hours: Jan 1-Jun 13: 9:30am-11pm
daily (stairs: 9:30am-6pm); Jan 14-Aug 31: 9am-midnight
daily.
Notre
Dame Cathedral
Work on the Hunchback's gothic home began
in 1163 AD and was completed circa 1345 AD. The house of God
can accommodate over 6,000 worshippers. Admission in the
Cathedral is free, going to the towers costs about EUR 6. No
elevator, people with a heart condition should abstain.
Opening hours: 8:00AM-6:45PM daily. Towers: 9:30AM-6:45PM
daily. Masses: 8AM, 9AM, 12AM, 6:45PM.
Champs
Elysees and the Arch of Triumph
The Champs Elysees avenue
probably only deserves its nickname of "most beautiful avenue
in the world" for its lower section, starting Place de la
Concorde and ending at Grand Palais. The rest of the avenue
mainly features overpriced shops and restaurants - with a few
exceptions in the side streets. Walk to the Arch of Triumph,
at the top of the avenue, and visit the 50-meter high
structure built to commemorate Napoleon's victories. Admission
is about EUR 6, and free for children under 12. Opening hours:
9:30AM-11:00PM daily from April to October, and
10:00AM-11:00PM daily from Nov-March.
Montmartre and the Church of the Sacred Heart
The Romano-Byzantine basilica crowns the Montmartre hill. Its
construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914.
Admission is free, except for the crypt and dome (about EUR
5). For a fun ride, go to the Anvers metro station, walk to
"Rue Tardieu" and take the "funiculaire" (a one-car train
which brings you almost to the top of the hill). Montmartre
itself used to be a village outside Paris. The hill is famous
for its architectural landmarks, its artistic life, and more
recently, for 'Amelie'. It counts no less than 7
museums!
http://www.tecnilog.com/cartes/ cpa/montmartre/mont.htm
Church of the Invalides
Its building started
in 1671 under the reign of King Louis the XIVth, and about 30
years later. From its inception, the place was designed to
serve as a home to impoverished soldiers and wounded veterans
of the French army. It comprises the veteran hospital itself,
a church, several museums, and the tomb of Napoleon I.
Admission is EUR 6 for adults, and free for children under 12.
Opening hours: October to March 31: 10AM-4:45PM,
April-September 30: 10AM-5:45PM
http://www.invalides.org/
Sainte Chapelle
Located on Ile de la Cité, the
construction of this gothic church started under Louis IX in
1240 AD to house relics believed to be Jesus's Crown of Thorns
and parts of the Holy Cross. Amongst other remarkable details,
the tall stained-glass windows which are mainly original work.
Admission is about EUR 6. Opening hours:
10:00AM-5:00PM.
Place des Vosges
Its construction started in
the early XVIIth century under Henri IV. It was completed in
1612. Initially named 'Royal Square', it was renamed 'Place
des Vosges' by Napoleon I as an homage to the inhabitants of
the Vosges region who had been particularly quick to pay their
taxes. The square is remarkable both by its style (it is lined
with 36 buildings, all dating from Henri IV) and by its shops
and its little park where Parisians like to loaf on sunny
Sundays.
Find more comments on
Paris landmarks and monuments at http://www.paris-eiffel-tower-news.com/ discover-paris.html.
Walking in Paris
Paris offers a number of
interesting itineraries for strollers. You can follow the waterways
(river Seine, St Martin Canal, river Bièvre) or the 17-km long
railway transformed into a most surprising walkway hung some 50 feet above the hustle-bustle
of the city. You can also spend some quality time in any of the
large public parks which the city counts (Luxembourg,
Buttes-Chaumont, Montsouris, Georges Brassens), discover the gardens of the 14th district, or else decide to
learn live history and architecture in areas like St-Sulpice and St
Germain-des-Prés.
A lively and interesting
city
This is but a glimpse of
the many places you will want to visit during your stay in Paris.
Guests of the hotel are offered a Complimentary Pass to the
Members Only section of the Paris Eiffel Tower News
website, which features a lot more information on Paris.
The Complimentary Pass
can be retrieved from the Thank You page which displays after your
reservation request has been received by the hotel.
The hotel personnel
wishes to be of service to you during your stay in
Paris.
