NO WORRIES PARIS
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Eye Candy: Paris department store mannequins
The granddame of department stores, Galeries Lafayette opened in 1898. Its acres of floor space catered to the new bourgeois. The store is in two huge buildings, separated by Rue Mogador, which abuts Boulevard Haussmann. Enter the right-side building and go to the third floor to see the store’s centerpiece. A grandiose Belle Époque dome,…
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Paris metro: going underground
<br On June 26, 2012, it was announced that the Paris Métro would get Wi-Fi coverage in most stations. Access provided is free to users. Check the RATP site for how and where to buy your tickets.
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St. Germain: a few good places to stay
Where the action is and where you’ll want to bed down for the night. All the shopping, buzzing cafes, nightlife, parks and gardens are within walking distance from these hotels. Moderne St Germain hotel 33 Rue Des Ecoles, Paris 7500 http://www.moderne-saint-germain-hotel.com Royal Saint Germain 159 Rue De Rennes, Paris 75006 http://www.hotelroyalsaintgermain.com Hôtel Recamier 3 Bis…
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Place Dauphine: an island within an island
Understated Place Dauphine dates from 1860 and was named for Henry IV’s son, who became Louis XII. Untouched by Haussmann’s 19C revamp of the island, the benches amid chestnut trees have long been contemplative places for socialites, including actors Yves Montand and Simone Signoret, who lived in the residences overlooking Place Dauphine. Walking directions and…
trailblazer travel books
No Worries Paris is eighth in the lineup of Trailblazer Travel Book adventure guides. Other titles include No Worries Hawaii, Kauai Trailblazer, Maui Trailblazer, Oahu Trailblazer, Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer, Alpine Sierra Trailblazer , Golden Gate Trailblazer and Range of Light Trailblazer.Trailblazer Travel B.
a photographic walking guide 