Am going in a week and i want to know what places i should avoid.
plz and thank you.!
You should avoid the suburbs because some of them can be dangerous.
You should avoid anyplace with big signs that say "English Spoken" or that advertises in any way that it caters to tourists.
People who walk up to you in the street and inquire if you're American or English tend to be up to no good.
The big glitzy show places like the Moulin Rouge, Lido and Crazy Horse and tourists traps which are wickedly expensive.
Any of the strip clubs found along the rue St. Denis and in the area of Pigalle should be avoided at all costs. They are clip joints and you will not enjoy the experience.
The Bois de Boulogne and to a lesser extent the Bois de Vincennes aren't great places to be strolling around at night.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
I want to move to France one day. What should I do?
I love France, everything about it. Althugh I've never been there. I'm 16 years old, and I would like to move there one day. How should I go about it? I live in Canada, I am fluent in French. My father was born in France, and my grandfather lives there. So I was wondering, since I already have family there, could I get my father to like give me dual citizenship since he's French? And If I can, should he go about it before I turn 18? Cuz I have asked him to do this for me for a while, but he says it's a lengthy process and that it's difficult since there is no French embassy in our city. I'm turning 17 soon, and I'm afraid it'll be too late. I'm not sure if he's even started.
Apart from the whole citizenship thing, what is France like? I'm biracial, so will I face a lot of racism? What are jobs like there? I would like to know everything.
Thanks a lot to whoever answers this.
To have dual citizenship your father (if he was French) should have had you registered at your birth at the French embassy. And you would have had to choose which to keep at 18 anyway. As it is you cannot have it just like that, once you are 18 you can ask for French citizenship but you will have to go through a long process and live quite a few years in France too. For more info why don't you contact the French embassy? They will have up to date information.
Apart from the whole citizenship thing, what is France like? I'm biracial, so will I face a lot of racism? What are jobs like there? I would like to know everything.
Thanks a lot to whoever answers this.
To have dual citizenship your father (if he was French) should have had you registered at your birth at the French embassy. And you would have had to choose which to keep at 18 anyway. As it is you cannot have it just like that, once you are 18 you can ask for French citizenship but you will have to go through a long process and live quite a few years in France too. For more info why don't you contact the French embassy? They will have up to date information.
OMFG! I
If your wondering what I'm excited about is I'm going on holiday ABROAD!!!
I'm so excited because I have never been on holidayy before!! && I'm 14 :O because my dad has been in the army all my life until a few months ago he quit and got a new job ! So he said we can go on holiday! But I'm not allowed to go to a really hot place because I'm really ill and on a lot of medicines that makes it easier for me to get skin cancer :(
Hope you all have a brilliant year and stay happy and healthy!
The Northern Coast is beautiful. The beaches are very nice to walk on. On a short note, they have this kind of apple cider there, although it has a small amount of alcohol that might interfere with your medication, it is the best beverage I've ever tasted. The national cemeteries of the United States of America at Omaha Beach brought tears to my ears as I looked at all of those who had sacrificed their lives to liberate Western nations and Europe from tyranny and evil. Aside from that, one can look at the World War II bunkers and other cemeteries although, don't expect to find any french ones...you won't find it to be hot in the summer I should not think, so maybe that'll be your first point of call since the ferry, of course, lands there first. Hope you have a good time and the best wishes on your journey. Bon Voyage!
yay
I'm so excited because I have never been on holidayy before!! && I'm 14 :O because my dad has been in the army all my life until a few months ago he quit and got a new job ! So he said we can go on holiday! But I'm not allowed to go to a really hot place because I'm really ill and on a lot of medicines that makes it easier for me to get skin cancer :(
Hope you all have a brilliant year and stay happy and healthy!
The Northern Coast is beautiful. The beaches are very nice to walk on. On a short note, they have this kind of apple cider there, although it has a small amount of alcohol that might interfere with your medication, it is the best beverage I've ever tasted. The national cemeteries of the United States of America at Omaha Beach brought tears to my ears as I looked at all of those who had sacrificed their lives to liberate Western nations and Europe from tyranny and evil. Aside from that, one can look at the World War II bunkers and other cemeteries although, don't expect to find any french ones...you won't find it to be hot in the summer I should not think, so maybe that'll be your first point of call since the ferry, of course, lands there first. Hope you have a good time and the best wishes on your journey. Bon Voyage!
yay
My BF is going to paris for a week .... what should I ask him to get for me ?
what should I ask him to get for me ??? Pls help ... I have no idea about parissssssssss
Herpes??
Just kidding. In all seriousness, there isn't much in Paris that you cannot find in the U.S. What Paris does have is shops and food and museums that you cannot find in the U.S.
My GF asked for lacy lingerie type stuff and some custom made perfume from a perfume shop. Both were good picks.
Why don't you ask him to take or send you some photographs of scenes in Paris that he is seeing with his thoughts or comments. If he's not that creative suggest un Parfum de France - French perfume. There are stores in Paris that sell hundreds of scents and there are professionals that can help him create a personalized scent for you or for you to smell on him.
Hi mini,
As far as paris is concerned, i don't have much idea too. but one thing i can suggest u that plze ask for him himself return with great enjoyment and pleasure. Bcoz u know material things can be bought anywhere in the world. Think for him and wish him good luck to be returned with ecstacy..
thank u
Chocolates.. It can't be confiscated like colognes. Although pictures are good. Anyone can take a picture. But chocolates melt in your mouth and then he can tell you a story about getting the chocolates
This my opinion though
Perfume--they do not adhere to American restrictions on perfume and thus, their perfume smells much nicer...
Herpes??
Just kidding. In all seriousness, there isn't much in Paris that you cannot find in the U.S. What Paris does have is shops and food and museums that you cannot find in the U.S.
My GF asked for lacy lingerie type stuff and some custom made perfume from a perfume shop. Both were good picks.
Why don't you ask him to take or send you some photographs of scenes in Paris that he is seeing with his thoughts or comments. If he's not that creative suggest un Parfum de France - French perfume. There are stores in Paris that sell hundreds of scents and there are professionals that can help him create a personalized scent for you or for you to smell on him.
Hi mini,
As far as paris is concerned, i don't have much idea too. but one thing i can suggest u that plze ask for him himself return with great enjoyment and pleasure. Bcoz u know material things can be bought anywhere in the world. Think for him and wish him good luck to be returned with ecstacy..
thank u
Chocolates.. It can't be confiscated like colognes. Although pictures are good. Anyone can take a picture. But chocolates melt in your mouth and then he can tell you a story about getting the chocolates
This my opinion though
Perfume--they do not adhere to American restrictions on perfume and thus, their perfume smells much nicer...
Law of driving in France?
I am going to France soon, i am only 18 and i've only been driving a few months. I am taking my car on the channel tunnel but.. Is there a law that you have to be over 21 and driving for at least 3 years before you can drive abroad?
Best to check with your insurance company to make sure you have cover to drive in France at18.
If there is a problem with your age, they will tell you.
That should be all fine but just make sure you take a reflective yellow jacket with you becasue it is the law that you have to have one for the driver and all your passengers in the car. It is so if you break down, it is easy to see you on the roads/motorways.
No. Actually, the minimum age for driving in France is 18. Also, just to warn you, there are strict laws in France against drinking and driving. You shouldn't be doing it in the US, but it's much worse in France!
you will love it
Best to check with your insurance company to make sure you have cover to drive in France at18.
If there is a problem with your age, they will tell you.
That should be all fine but just make sure you take a reflective yellow jacket with you becasue it is the law that you have to have one for the driver and all your passengers in the car. It is so if you break down, it is easy to see you on the roads/motorways.
No. Actually, the minimum age for driving in France is 18. Also, just to warn you, there are strict laws in France against drinking and driving. You shouldn't be doing it in the US, but it's much worse in France!
you will love it
How does the physical geography of France contribute to its uniquness?
France has the shape of an hexagon so looks perfectly harmonious.
Except for the northern boundary with Belgium it has natural frontiers: The Ardennes mountains North East. The river Rhine, the Jura mountains and Lake Lman in the East which separate it from Germany and Switzerland, the Alps South East which separate it from Italy; In the South the Mediterranean sea which bathes the Eastern part whilst in the South-West the Pyrnes separate it from Spain. It has seas all down its western shores.
In view of the fact that it shares borders with seven countries ( Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain) it is centrally placed which helps its trade. It is well irrigated so that canals have been built between rivers enabling transport by barges. It has a temperate climate and such a variety of landscapes that it is a desirable place to visit for holidays of every kind at any time of the year.Despite the fact that it appears small compared to an American state there is plenty of open space. It offers seaside for beach holidays, mountains for skiing in the winter or walking and climbing in the summer, volcanic spas for medical cures, rural retreats and forests for relaxation etc...
It lends itself to a varied and diversified agriculture, from beet or wheat to flowers and exotic fruit. Its coastlines are such that it has a thriving fishing industry, and its shorelines enable trade with near by or more distant countries by ship.
I DONT CARE
Except for the northern boundary with Belgium it has natural frontiers: The Ardennes mountains North East. The river Rhine, the Jura mountains and Lake Lman in the East which separate it from Germany and Switzerland, the Alps South East which separate it from Italy; In the South the Mediterranean sea which bathes the Eastern part whilst in the South-West the Pyrnes separate it from Spain. It has seas all down its western shores.
In view of the fact that it shares borders with seven countries ( Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain) it is centrally placed which helps its trade. It is well irrigated so that canals have been built between rivers enabling transport by barges. It has a temperate climate and such a variety of landscapes that it is a desirable place to visit for holidays of every kind at any time of the year.Despite the fact that it appears small compared to an American state there is plenty of open space. It offers seaside for beach holidays, mountains for skiing in the winter or walking and climbing in the summer, volcanic spas for medical cures, rural retreats and forests for relaxation etc...
It lends itself to a varied and diversified agriculture, from beet or wheat to flowers and exotic fruit. Its coastlines are such that it has a thriving fishing industry, and its shorelines enable trade with near by or more distant countries by ship.
I DONT CARE
Do they sell djarum in france?
I'm going to lyon this summer....I have one sometimes and i was just wondering
why do u all bother answering if you do not know
i have actually been to lyon and yes you can
Hmm I don't know,
but I'm diggin that Jew-fro.
i heard this is their headquarters the french smoke cloves like the plague
why do u all bother answering if you do not know
i have actually been to lyon and yes you can
Hmm I don't know,
but I'm diggin that Jew-fro.
i heard this is their headquarters the french smoke cloves like the plague
French speakers plz help!?
im doing a book report, and i have no idea what the title means.
its:
le gteau gobe-chagrin
Le gteau refers to a cake. Gobe is derived from gober, which means to swallow, be it the real action or figuratively speaking. Chagrin is the word for sorrow or grief.
Putting them together, in literal sense, "the cake that swallows sorrow", meaning, it's a cake that takes away sorrow and sadness. If you read the book, you would have known that the grandmother of the main character (Marilyne) in the book made this cake to help her cope with her sadness, this giving clue to the meaning of the title of this book too.
its:
le gteau gobe-chagrin
Le gteau refers to a cake. Gobe is derived from gober, which means to swallow, be it the real action or figuratively speaking. Chagrin is the word for sorrow or grief.
Putting them together, in literal sense, "the cake that swallows sorrow", meaning, it's a cake that takes away sorrow and sadness. If you read the book, you would have known that the grandmother of the main character (Marilyne) in the book made this cake to help her cope with her sadness, this giving clue to the meaning of the title of this book too.
Cheapest time to travel Paris?
I'm planning to visit Paris this year. I don't have too much money so I'd like to know when it's the perfect season for traveling there? Thanks!
Well, you've asked two different questions. The cheapest time is in January and February. The perfect season is in either the late Spring or the early Fall.
Since you specify "this year" then you should consider going in late October or November if finances are the primary consideration.
Well, you've asked two different questions. The cheapest time is in January and February. The perfect season is in either the late Spring or the early Fall.
Since you specify "this year" then you should consider going in late October or November if finances are the primary consideration.
Am I getting charged?
Heres the deal. A friend of mine in France has a u.s phone because hes vacationing, hes been messaging my phone and Ive been replying. I have a u.s phone and unlimited text messaging. he has a different cell phone provider then I do. Am i being charged for our messages?
You didn't say where you are, so I assume the situation is, you're still in US while your friend is on holiday in France and brought his US phone with him to use while he is on roaming. Is that right?
If so, if your provider normally allows unlimited text messaging to any US phone, you shouldn't be charged for the messages. Your friend, on the other hand, not only have to pay to send the messages, he also have to pay for roaming charges too.
yes you are. and even if you have unlimited messaging you are still being charged. when i was in mexico people were texting me and i texted back and one friend said it was like 40$ for texting me
You didn't say where you are, so I assume the situation is, you're still in US while your friend is on holiday in France and brought his US phone with him to use while he is on roaming. Is that right?
If so, if your provider normally allows unlimited text messaging to any US phone, you shouldn't be charged for the messages. Your friend, on the other hand, not only have to pay to send the messages, he also have to pay for roaming charges too.
yes you are. and even if you have unlimited messaging you are still being charged. when i was in mexico people were texting me and i texted back and one friend said it was like 40$ for texting me
Paris metro ticket confusion?
Despite reading lot of FAQs I am still confused on what to take (travel pass/carnet etc). I am staying in Paris for 4 days. Day 1, I intend to roam around in Paris within zones 1-3. Day 2 and Day 3 I am planning to go to Disneyland from my hotel in Paris. Both these days, my usage will be just to go to disneyland (which is zone 5) and come back. Day 4 I intend to go to Louvre and then return back. What is better in this case? Shall I go for travel pass Zone 1-3 for 5 days and purchase RER ticket seperately for Disneyland? Or shall I buy a carnet for day 2and day 3? Is 10 ticket carnet available for Zone 5? Please advise
I am not sure where in zone 3 (which is outside Paris proper) you would be traveling on your first day. If you actually are planning on going into zone 3 then buy the one day Paris Viste pass which covers zones 1-3. Otherwise buy a Mobilis (a one day pass) for zones 1-2.
On day 2 & 3 just buy single tickets to go to Disneyland or, if you are going with a companion or family, you may wish to buy one or more carnets.
Carnets are available for zones 1-5 and have ten single tickets which can be used at any time. If you are traveling alone then for two days travel to and from Disney you need a total of four tickets. Buying 10 would therefore make no sense.
On day 4 just buy single tickets.
don't go...much simpler
I am not sure where in zone 3 (which is outside Paris proper) you would be traveling on your first day. If you actually are planning on going into zone 3 then buy the one day Paris Viste pass which covers zones 1-3. Otherwise buy a Mobilis (a one day pass) for zones 1-2.
On day 2 & 3 just buy single tickets to go to Disneyland or, if you are going with a companion or family, you may wish to buy one or more carnets.
Carnets are available for zones 1-5 and have ten single tickets which can be used at any time. If you are traveling alone then for two days travel to and from Disney you need a total of four tickets. Buying 10 would therefore make no sense.
On day 4 just buy single tickets.
don't go...much simpler
What is the width of the eiffel tower?!?!?!?
The WIDTH only pls, i already know everythin else... i dont need a long answer just the numbers!! thank you
Maximum width: 410 feet / 125 meters
Maximum width: 410 feet / 125 meters
What is the drinking age in Paris? is this different in Disneyland?
Any info you can give me would help ......!
The legal minimum age to purchase wine or beer is 16. Distilled alcoholic beverages requires you to be 18 before you can purchase them.
Please note that there is NO LEGAL MINIMUM AGE TO DRINK. The law only specifies when you can BUY alcohol. Unlike many countries, there is no equivalent in France to the type of law usually called something like "minor in possession."
I take it that you are American. Here in Europe drinking alcohol is not the big deal that it is in some states of the USA. In France kids can drink wine in a restaurant with their parents. BUYING alcohol is a bigger deal. You have to be over 18 to purchase.
The legal minimum age to purchase wine or beer is 16. Distilled alcoholic beverages requires you to be 18 before you can purchase them.
Please note that there is NO LEGAL MINIMUM AGE TO DRINK. The law only specifies when you can BUY alcohol. Unlike many countries, there is no equivalent in France to the type of law usually called something like "minor in possession."
I take it that you are American. Here in Europe drinking alcohol is not the big deal that it is in some states of the USA. In France kids can drink wine in a restaurant with their parents. BUYING alcohol is a bigger deal. You have to be over 18 to purchase.
What are some nice places to shop in Paris France?
I'm 14 years old. Male. I already know about Printempts and some other malls but i'll like to know if anybody could give me some more details. plz and thank you.!
what do you want to buy?
around "alsia' metro shop there are lots of shops on the rue d'alsia between the metro shop and rue des plantes and then between metro porte d'orlans and denfert. this is for clothes, shoes.
galleries lafayettes at montparnasse or st lazare are big and group many brands.
bhv also has a fair selection, it's just across from hotel de ville.
for cheap shops there are CandA and HandM. at montparnasse and chatelet. and for ultra cheap there is tati. for very expensive, there is 'bon march' in the 6th. les halles is a huge central mall with tons of shops but i dislike the atmosphere. it all depends on what you want and what price range you're looking at.
what do you want to buy?
around "alsia' metro shop there are lots of shops on the rue d'alsia between the metro shop and rue des plantes and then between metro porte d'orlans and denfert. this is for clothes, shoes.
galleries lafayettes at montparnasse or st lazare are big and group many brands.
bhv also has a fair selection, it's just across from hotel de ville.
for cheap shops there are CandA and HandM. at montparnasse and chatelet. and for ultra cheap there is tati. for very expensive, there is 'bon march' in the 6th. les halles is a huge central mall with tons of shops but i dislike the atmosphere. it all depends on what you want and what price range you're looking at.
What do French think about Hermes, Chanel, Lanvin, Dior, etc...?
all these amazing French fashion labels?
I'm french, and to be honest, most of the middle class don't give a ******* **** about those fashion labels. But...I know the son of Hermes, random fact.
Most women like to look at haute couture fashion. But for the majority of French women, as with women in other countries, this type of fashion is completely out of reach financially. It's something we all dream about but know we'll never have the money to buy.
Kind of like the Americans think of Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, etc.
I'm french, and to be honest, most of the middle class don't give a ******* **** about those fashion labels. But...I know the son of Hermes, random fact.
Most women like to look at haute couture fashion. But for the majority of French women, as with women in other countries, this type of fashion is completely out of reach financially. It's something we all dream about but know we'll never have the money to buy.
Kind of like the Americans think of Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, etc.
Has anyone read the book
can you plz tell me what the title means, and what it's about?
thanks <3
It means "The cake that swallows sorrow".
The book is written by the Canadian author Maryse Dubuc for the children's market and can be bought for around eight dollars from any bookseller website in Canada.
It is about a grand-mother who tells her grand-daughter how to overcome life's difficulties and sorrows and gives her a "secret recipe" to do so.
You have already been answered many times with the right answer.
thanks <3
It means "The cake that swallows sorrow".
The book is written by the Canadian author Maryse Dubuc for the children's market and can be bought for around eight dollars from any bookseller website in Canada.
It is about a grand-mother who tells her grand-daughter how to overcome life's difficulties and sorrows and gives her a "secret recipe" to do so.
You have already been answered many times with the right answer.
Why Is Toulouse (French City) Famous?
Because :
it is the fourth biggest french city in terms of population ( about 400 000 inhabitants, 1 300 000 in the metropolitan area ).
It is the headquarter of Airbus and a center of the aerospatial industry.
Lots of students (mote than 100 000).
Historically many Spanish republicans settled in Toulouse during the civil war .
The AZF factory based in Toulouse exploded on september 21, 2001. Toulouse is also sadly famous in France for this drama.
The rugby union team , the Stade Toulousain , is very famous in France and Europe because it is one of the best rugby teams in Europe.
etc
It's The Pink Town. It's the colour of the houses.
And it's the town of the Cassoulet !!!!
it is the fourth biggest french city in terms of population ( about 400 000 inhabitants, 1 300 000 in the metropolitan area ).
It is the headquarter of Airbus and a center of the aerospatial industry.
Lots of students (mote than 100 000).
Historically many Spanish republicans settled in Toulouse during the civil war .
The AZF factory based in Toulouse exploded on september 21, 2001. Toulouse is also sadly famous in France for this drama.
The rugby union team , the Stade Toulousain , is very famous in France and Europe because it is one of the best rugby teams in Europe.
etc
It's The Pink Town. It's the colour of the houses.
And it's the town of the Cassoulet !!!!
October at Disneyland Paris?
I am planning to go to DLP in October - I won't be going there the week of the English school holidays though - will the parks be fairly quiet? Will stay on site too so any thoughts on this also gratefully accepted.
I have been during the October holidays 2 years running. The parks are fairly quiet compared to other times of the year, but busy enough for an exciting atmosphere. Take advantage of your magical hours, usually 2 hours in the morning before the park opens, make your way to the back of the park and work forward to miss the crowds when the park opens. Book your restaurant where you wish to eat to avoid queues in the evening. There is a macdonands in the disney village. Be prepared for the weather to be variable. Which hotel are you at? Try and take a walk to the parks from the hotel past the lake, it is really quite mesmerising. have fun!!! plan your day.
disney land is always packed!
people from all countries go there so it will most likely be packed!
I have been during the October holidays 2 years running. The parks are fairly quiet compared to other times of the year, but busy enough for an exciting atmosphere. Take advantage of your magical hours, usually 2 hours in the morning before the park opens, make your way to the back of the park and work forward to miss the crowds when the park opens. Book your restaurant where you wish to eat to avoid queues in the evening. There is a macdonands in the disney village. Be prepared for the weather to be variable. Which hotel are you at? Try and take a walk to the parks from the hotel past the lake, it is really quite mesmerising. have fun!!! plan your day.
disney land is always packed!
people from all countries go there so it will most likely be packed!
Paris at Easter -Any tips or recommendations?
Anyone been to Paris at Easter? We get there early on Easter Sunday and leave the following Tuesday evening. I'm trying to work out an itinerary that lets us see the sights but doesn't leave us exhausted if possible. We are having a romantic break to celebrate my birthday and leaving the kids at home for the first time in years.
Our hotel is the Hotel du Bois near the Arc De Triomphe - has anyone stayed there? Any tips or recommendations would be great, so thank you in advance.
Be careful here, a lot of the Museums close on Monday, for example, Musee D'Orsay. Look at
paris.org to check opening times.
Take the tube to Ilse de Cite and wander along the banks of the Seine. Musee D'Orsay and the Louvre are walking distance as is Notre Dame. It will be difficult to do them all justice in a day though.
Again, take a tube to Montmatre, and spend the morning wandering around the streets here. Rue Lepic is full of wonderful little shops and cafes. Les Deux Moulins cafe of Amelie fame is on this road, but looking a little shabby now. Gradually wander up to Sacre Coeur. This is my favourite place in Paris. The views are wonderful.
Galleries La Fayette is grand department store with a fabulous glass domed roof. Go up to the very top floor and go out onto the roof, again, wonderful views, for free!! Pick up a map in your hotel, there is usually a voucher on it that gives you a discount if you buy anything here.
Visit the Eifel Tower, although if you have seen the Paris vistas from Montmatre, you will not need to queue to go up.
Do not try to squeeze everything in, just start planing your next visit!
Our hotel is the Hotel du Bois near the Arc De Triomphe - has anyone stayed there? Any tips or recommendations would be great, so thank you in advance.
Be careful here, a lot of the Museums close on Monday, for example, Musee D'Orsay. Look at
paris.org to check opening times.
Take the tube to Ilse de Cite and wander along the banks of the Seine. Musee D'Orsay and the Louvre are walking distance as is Notre Dame. It will be difficult to do them all justice in a day though.
Again, take a tube to Montmatre, and spend the morning wandering around the streets here. Rue Lepic is full of wonderful little shops and cafes. Les Deux Moulins cafe of Amelie fame is on this road, but looking a little shabby now. Gradually wander up to Sacre Coeur. This is my favourite place in Paris. The views are wonderful.
Galleries La Fayette is grand department store with a fabulous glass domed roof. Go up to the very top floor and go out onto the roof, again, wonderful views, for free!! Pick up a map in your hotel, there is usually a voucher on it that gives you a discount if you buy anything here.
Visit the Eifel Tower, although if you have seen the Paris vistas from Montmatre, you will not need to queue to go up.
Do not try to squeeze everything in, just start planing your next visit!
Need some funny suggestions from all u funny funny ppl.?
What funny things would u pack to go on holiday with??
do you mean like a party hat??!!
do you mean like a party hat??!!
Where is the best place for hotels in Paris also what is the best way to get around?
It depends on what you mean by best. Certainly the most convenient is to stay in the center in arrondissements 4, 5 & 6.
Getting around in Paris is very easy as the city is very compact and has an excellent system of public transportation. The great majority of popular tourist sights are in a narrow band on either side of the Seine.
With good planning there are many days when a tourist will be able to walk most of the day as after seeing one popular sight you'll often find the next is only a few blocks away.
You can get a 1 day pass for the "Velib" rent-a-bike scheme for 1 Euro (pay by credit card). You pick up a bike at any one of the hundreds of racks throughout Paris, and leave it at another within half an hour. As many times as you like in a 24 hour period on the same 1 euro ticket, provided no one journey is more than half an hour.
Great way of seeing the city.
Htel de France Invalides
Htel Lenox Saint-Germain
Hotel Residence Foch
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
Hotel Luxembourg Parc
Hotel des Grands Hommes
Hotel Lancaster
Htel St.-Jacques
Splendid Etoile Hotel
Victoria Palace
The metro is awesome. It takes a little while to figure out how the map works exactly, but it can take you all over Paris in no time.
Getting around in Paris is very easy as the city is very compact and has an excellent system of public transportation. The great majority of popular tourist sights are in a narrow band on either side of the Seine.
With good planning there are many days when a tourist will be able to walk most of the day as after seeing one popular sight you'll often find the next is only a few blocks away.
You can get a 1 day pass for the "Velib" rent-a-bike scheme for 1 Euro (pay by credit card). You pick up a bike at any one of the hundreds of racks throughout Paris, and leave it at another within half an hour. As many times as you like in a 24 hour period on the same 1 euro ticket, provided no one journey is more than half an hour.
Great way of seeing the city.
Htel de France Invalides
Htel Lenox Saint-Germain
Hotel Residence Foch
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
Hotel Luxembourg Parc
Hotel des Grands Hommes
Hotel Lancaster
Htel St.-Jacques
Splendid Etoile Hotel
Victoria Palace
The metro is awesome. It takes a little while to figure out how the map works exactly, but it can take you all over Paris in no time.
Hi so I might possibly go abroad to France this summer, but I am hesitant b/c of my body?
*I am in high school.
*I have eczema
* 10 lbs overweight, only shows in stomach
*too embaressed to wear a bathing suit, shorts, or dresses
Any advice?
So what, you won't be the only one on the beaches from high school, with or without eczema, with some stomach. France is host to most of northern Europe in summer, as well as worldwide tourists. We are used to beer bellies, hairy chests, rude tourists, spandexed fat rolls and screaming hordes of unruly teenages with trousers falling on their ankles showing ugly underwear. A teenage with a little stomach is nothing.
Go on a ******* diet. Get some Proactive. You'll be good to go. 4 more months till summer. start tomarow.
*I have eczema
* 10 lbs overweight, only shows in stomach
*too embaressed to wear a bathing suit, shorts, or dresses
Any advice?
So what, you won't be the only one on the beaches from high school, with or without eczema, with some stomach. France is host to most of northern Europe in summer, as well as worldwide tourists. We are used to beer bellies, hairy chests, rude tourists, spandexed fat rolls and screaming hordes of unruly teenages with trousers falling on their ankles showing ugly underwear. A teenage with a little stomach is nothing.
Go on a ******* diet. Get some Proactive. You'll be good to go. 4 more months till summer. start tomarow.
Le Centre Pompidou questions?
bonjour :D
hahah i have this french project due and i need some help finding information on the Centre Pompidou...i know nothing about it!!
i need:
1.) how big it is- length, width, & height.
2.) how much it cost to build this museum
and
3.) why is this monument important today?
thank you very much!
:)
Its length is 166m and its width is 60m. It is 7 stories tall.
The building cost 993 million Francs to build.
The Centre Pompidou houses the Bibliothque publique d'information, a vast public library, the Muse National d'Art Moderne, and IRCAM, a centre for music and acoustic research.
I hate it when people give this kind of an answer, but...
Google "Le Centre Pompidou". I'm willing to bet you
will very easily find an answer to every question you asked.
Bonjour to you too by the way!
hahah i have this french project due and i need some help finding information on the Centre Pompidou...i know nothing about it!!
i need:
1.) how big it is- length, width, & height.
2.) how much it cost to build this museum
and
3.) why is this monument important today?
thank you very much!
:)
Its length is 166m and its width is 60m. It is 7 stories tall.
The building cost 993 million Francs to build.
The Centre Pompidou houses the Bibliothque publique d'information, a vast public library, the Muse National d'Art Moderne, and IRCAM, a centre for music and acoustic research.
I hate it when people give this kind of an answer, but...
Google "Le Centre Pompidou". I'm willing to bet you
will very easily find an answer to every question you asked.
Bonjour to you too by the way!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
For those who live in New England area, which airport do you like best and why?
By that, I mean airports in the New England area.
I'm from CT so I use Bradley in Hartford or Logan in oston. Bradley is less crowded which makes going through security and making it to the flight a lot easier. Logan is nice too and right on the water.
Boston is nice because you can see a lot of aircraft movements but it can be pretty busy as well. Many people end up flying into Providence, Rhode Island. The airport looks nice and is less busy.
I'm from CT so I use Bradley in Hartford or Logan in oston. Bradley is less crowded which makes going through security and making it to the flight a lot easier. Logan is nice too and right on the water.
Boston is nice because you can see a lot of aircraft movements but it can be pretty busy as well. Many people end up flying into Providence, Rhode Island. The airport looks nice and is less busy.
What airplane can be used in flight from Los Angeles to Jakarta ?
I getting a job in Jakarta, Indonesia
lots of them.
i usually use singapore airlines.
but you can use cathay, eva air, etc
Check out Garuda Indonesia. They should have a flight between Los Angeles and Jakarta. There may be a technical stop somewhere in between though. Most probable aircraft used is the Boeing 747.
Many airlines goto Indonesia. Look on expedia.com, cheapticktes.com, priceline.com etc. for different prices and times.
lots of them.
i usually use singapore airlines.
but you can use cathay, eva air, etc
Check out Garuda Indonesia. They should have a flight between Los Angeles and Jakarta. There may be a technical stop somewhere in between though. Most probable aircraft used is the Boeing 747.
Many airlines goto Indonesia. Look on expedia.com, cheapticktes.com, priceline.com etc. for different prices and times.
What airport do I fly in to get to Fort Benning, GA?
My son is graduating from the Army boot camp in Ft. Benning, GA. What airport would I fly into. Also are there hotels you would recommend. Thank you for any and all help.
The closest town is Columbus. There are commuter flights to Columbus from Atlanta, but they are expensive because there is no competition for the route.
It might be less expensive to fly into Atlanta and rent a car.
The closest town is Columbus. There are commuter flights to Columbus from Atlanta, but they are expensive because there is no competition for the route.
It might be less expensive to fly into Atlanta and rent a car.
What is the first thing that comes up on your mind when you see or hear the country
Just wanted to know what is the people's perception of Bhutan.
Yeah, mountains the Himalayas.
Thimphu
huge mountains
Yeah, mountains the Himalayas.
Thimphu
huge mountains
Aircraft Lavatory Light?
When the plane lav door is closed why does an additional light comes on?
Ha ha, actually I have also thought about this. Here's my personal opinion:
It makes no sense to have full light in the lavatory when it's unoccupied. Also, it is a reminder that the door is properly locked.
Hmm thats actually a really good question, but maybe the bathroom is too dark without the extra light, and it also makes me feel safer when there is more light, I don't know about you though but those bathrooms freak me out. :)
I think it is also telling you that the door is locked and the bathroom is ready for use!
Lol
So you can see better to aim
Ha ha, actually I have also thought about this. Here's my personal opinion:
It makes no sense to have full light in the lavatory when it's unoccupied. Also, it is a reminder that the door is properly locked.
Hmm thats actually a really good question, but maybe the bathroom is too dark without the extra light, and it also makes me feel safer when there is more light, I don't know about you though but those bathrooms freak me out. :)
I think it is also telling you that the door is locked and the bathroom is ready for use!
Lol
So you can see better to aim
Flight attendant questions :)?
im thinking of becoming one when im old enough but how much roughly do you get paid a month when you first start off, how many hours are you expected to work a month and is it actually a good job? (i live in the uk btw)
it depends howlong you have worked for
it depends howlong you have worked for
Will I receive multiple miles for multiple tickets on the same flight?
My family and I want to travel to Greece this summer. We have Alaska Airlines' Mileage Plan. I was wondering if I bought five plane tickets for the same flight (with one of Alaska's partners), would I receive 5 times the miles, or only the equivalent for one person?
Thanks!
Open accounts for everyone. Then everyone can get miles credited to their own account.
No, you can't have five times the miles credited to one person. Miles go to who flew, not who paid.
Thanks!
Open accounts for everyone. Then everyone can get miles credited to their own account.
No, you can't have five times the miles credited to one person. Miles go to who flew, not who paid.
Can i bring sea salt on a jet blue plane?
i need sea salt to clean my three week old piercings and i'll be gone for about five days and i won't be able to get any sea salt while i'm away.
am i allowed to bring it on the plane in a ziplock bag?
I don't see a problem with bringing sea salt with you.
i dont see why not. but just to be sure, i guess you should show it to the security people and tell them what its for if youre worried about it
am i allowed to bring it on the plane in a ziplock bag?
I don't see a problem with bringing sea salt with you.
i dont see why not. but just to be sure, i guess you should show it to the security people and tell them what its for if youre worried about it
Do I need to check in extra early for international flights?
I'm flying out of Detroit on thursday evening and staying overnight in the minneapolis airport (a layover) and then flying to jamaica the next morning. Do I need to check in extra early in Detroit with my passport and everything? If so, how much earlier? This is being compared to an average in country flight.
I have traveled international a lot over the past few years , I try to get to the airport 2 hours early for domestic and 3 hours if it is a international flight . You need to remember that if a few people a head of you in line have problems it can turn into a long wait to get to the gate or if you are one of the unlucky person who gets stoped at random at a check point that can make you need to run for your plane. It is a lot less stressful sitting at he gate for a hour or so.
Your flight from Detroit to Minneapolis is domestic. You will need photo identification to check in and get through security - a drivers license will do, but a passport is OK also. For that flight, it is recommended that you get to the airport at least two hours ahead of schedule. Detroit is a big airport, so you will need time.
Your flight from Minneapolis is international. You will be required to show your passport to check in - a drivers license won't do in that case. In addition, you will need to show a photo ID to get through security.
It is normally recommended that you get to the airport two to three hours ahead of the flight for international flights. My experience is that you usually don't need that much time. However, Minneapolis is also a very large airport, and if you have a remote gate, you should allow time for the walk.
You are considered an international passenger even though you're first flight is domestic. And yes check in early just because you never know what can come up with your ticket, or anything else that can be unexpected. Best to be early even if you end up waiting at the airport, I say 2-3 hrs. will be ok.
I've always heard that the rule of thumb is to check in an hour early for a domestic flight and 2 hours for international. I don't think your flight to Minneapolis counts as an international flight.
your first flight is domestic then the other one is international.... you showing your passport when you exit the airport:D
they saying to be at least 1 hour before flight... I always go 2 hours before (I rather wait there than be late:D)
Have great time
K
i used to work at dublin airport customer service. at least 90mins before a flight should be fine
I have traveled international a lot over the past few years , I try to get to the airport 2 hours early for domestic and 3 hours if it is a international flight . You need to remember that if a few people a head of you in line have problems it can turn into a long wait to get to the gate or if you are one of the unlucky person who gets stoped at random at a check point that can make you need to run for your plane. It is a lot less stressful sitting at he gate for a hour or so.
Your flight from Detroit to Minneapolis is domestic. You will need photo identification to check in and get through security - a drivers license will do, but a passport is OK also. For that flight, it is recommended that you get to the airport at least two hours ahead of schedule. Detroit is a big airport, so you will need time.
Your flight from Minneapolis is international. You will be required to show your passport to check in - a drivers license won't do in that case. In addition, you will need to show a photo ID to get through security.
It is normally recommended that you get to the airport two to three hours ahead of the flight for international flights. My experience is that you usually don't need that much time. However, Minneapolis is also a very large airport, and if you have a remote gate, you should allow time for the walk.
You are considered an international passenger even though you're first flight is domestic. And yes check in early just because you never know what can come up with your ticket, or anything else that can be unexpected. Best to be early even if you end up waiting at the airport, I say 2-3 hrs. will be ok.
I've always heard that the rule of thumb is to check in an hour early for a domestic flight and 2 hours for international. I don't think your flight to Minneapolis counts as an international flight.
your first flight is domestic then the other one is international.... you showing your passport when you exit the airport:D
they saying to be at least 1 hour before flight... I always go 2 hours before (I rather wait there than be late:D)
Have great time
K
i used to work at dublin airport customer service. at least 90mins before a flight should be fine
What happens when a plane is about to crash?
i have to write a story about a plane crash and being stranded on an island.
do they tell you to jump out of the plane? or what?
The Captain says "Brace for Impact", and he will attempt to land the aircraft if possible. Ex: Hudson River landing
Tell you to jump out of the plane? Absolutely not.
do they tell you to jump out of the plane? or what?
The Captain says "Brace for Impact", and he will attempt to land the aircraft if possible. Ex: Hudson River landing
Tell you to jump out of the plane? Absolutely not.
What to do on a plane to Hawaii?
I am seeing my mom. She lives there. I live with my Dad and my brother. I know, its sad, right?
If you are flying from the mainland, the best thing to do is to sleep because you will be gaining time when you fly out there. Hawaii is a number of hours behind the mainland so when you arrive, it is most likely still daytime. Your body may think it is night already depending on where you are flying from. Therefore getting a nap on the plane will not only make the flight seem faster, you will arrive in Hawaii hopefully refreshed and ready to hit the beach once your aircraft touches down.
If you cannot sleep on the plane, the airline should show a movie. I doubt the aircraft flown on the Hawaii routes have the personal TV on the back of every seat. Therefore bring a book, magazine or an iPod as well. Some people bring a portable DVD player.
Play loadssss of games. Or sleep, or read a book. Or even bring your laptop and play downloaded games that no internet is required.
-Listen to you iPod
-Sleep
-Eat
-Read a book
-Watch the movie(s) provided on the plane
Read a book
Sleep
listen to music on your Ipod
Watch the movie they are showing on the plane
If you are flying from the mainland, the best thing to do is to sleep because you will be gaining time when you fly out there. Hawaii is a number of hours behind the mainland so when you arrive, it is most likely still daytime. Your body may think it is night already depending on where you are flying from. Therefore getting a nap on the plane will not only make the flight seem faster, you will arrive in Hawaii hopefully refreshed and ready to hit the beach once your aircraft touches down.
If you cannot sleep on the plane, the airline should show a movie. I doubt the aircraft flown on the Hawaii routes have the personal TV on the back of every seat. Therefore bring a book, magazine or an iPod as well. Some people bring a portable DVD player.
Play loadssss of games. Or sleep, or read a book. Or even bring your laptop and play downloaded games that no internet is required.
-Listen to you iPod
-Sleep
-Eat
-Read a book
-Watch the movie(s) provided on the plane
Read a book
Sleep
listen to music on your Ipod
Watch the movie they are showing on the plane
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