Paris By The Numbers - Softcover

Goodman, Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449072151 ISBN 13: 9781449072155

Verlag: AuthorHouse, 2010

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Parisians call PARIS By The Numbers the secret address book of Paris - you'll find the addresses of the top style icons in art, fashion, design, and décor - inside chapters include: Paris Touring, Paris Faves, Paris for Foodies, Paris Beauty & Spas, Paris Shopping, Paris Dining, and Paris at Night. Hotel D'Aubusson's Executive Director, Walter Waeterloos, recommends: "Forget the standard guide books, Kathleen's book, PARIS By The Numbers is a Paris traveller's must-read detailing our local favorites for shops, restaurants, clubs and much more." PARIS By The Numbers takes advantage of Paris' easy geographic layout using its 20 arrondissements (or sectors) as they encircle the Seine River... voila the numbers! "Kathleen, you know my home city of Paris better than I do." Jean-David Levitte, French Ambassador to the United States SUPER EASY! SUPER NEW! SUPER FUN! PARIS By The Numbers is updated frequently for the most current travel tips and details.

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Kathleen Goodman is a mother, grandmother, teacher, and former Sunday school teacher. Inspired by her children when they were young, she wrote stories to help them trust in Jesus and grow in their faith.

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PARIS BY THE NUMBERS

20 Arrondissements with more than 2,800 ways to eat, drink, shop, and enjoy Paris as the locals do.By Kathleen Goodman

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Copyright © 2010 Kathleen Goodman
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ISBN: 978-1-4490-7215-5

Contents

Introduction................................................1Paris Essentials............................................3Paris Calendar At-A-Glance..................................13Paris Travel Tips...........................................15Excursions Outside of Paris.................................23English-French "Cheat Sheet"................................29Cheese Primer...............................................311e. Louvre..................................................332e. Bourse..................................................593e. Marais..................................................714e. Httel de Ville..........................................875e. Panthion................................................1056e. Luxembourg..............................................1177e. Invalides...............................................1438e. Elysies.................................................1639e. Opira...................................................19110e. Magenta................................................20311e. Ripublique et Voltaire.................................21112e. Bercy et Reuilly.......................................22113e. Bibliothhque de France et Gobelins.....................23114e. Montparnasse...........................................23715e. Vaugirard et Grenelle..................................24516e. Passy et Auteuil.......................................25517e. Batignolles et Ternes..................................26918e. Montmartre.............................................27919e. Buttes-Chaumont........................................28920e. Phre-Lachaise..........................................295Index.......................................................309

Chapter One

Paris Essentials

Information for both Airports: 08.92.68.15.15. (per minute charge) or www.aeroportsdeparis.fr

Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) Airport Information: 01.48.62.22.80. CDG 24-hour Medical line: 01.48.62.28.00. CDG 24-hour Police: 01.48.62.31.22. CDG Lost and Found: 01.48.62.13.34.

Arrival at the airport may require a bus shuttle from the plane to the terminal, depending upon airline. You will then clear customs (prepare yourself for a wait in line) and collect your luggage. All passengers must leave from the main exit, which is clearly marked SORTIE.

Getting to Paris: If private car service has been pre-arranged, your driver will be holding a sign with your name on it at this exit. It is important to make sure you have the name/phone number of your hotel or apartment manager and your car service name and telephone should your driver not be there upon your arrival because of traffic delays to/from Paris or flight schedule delays. Private car service usually costs $100, plus tip.

By train: You can reach central Paris (Metros/RERs:Gare du Nord, Chbtelet, St. Michel) by taking the RER line B train from Terminal 2. You can reach Terminal 2 from Terminal 1 by taking the free shuttle bus ("navette" in French) to the SNCF train station.

Shuttle service: Available for two or more people, check with your hotel.

Shuttle service: You can arrange for private shuttle to/from airport and your hotel: BLUE VAN 33.01.30.11.13.00 or 33.06.72.57.48.12. Cost for one person is €62.50 for example (much less than private car service.) www.paris-blue-airportshuttle.fr

Taxi service: €60 approx. per cab. Some charge a supplement at night or on Sundays. Taxi stands are at: Exit(Sortie) 6 in Terminals 2A & 2C, Exit 7 in Terminals 2B & 2D, and Exit 1 in Terminals 2E & 2F.

TIP! Make sure to reserve a bi-lingual driver and DO NOT take a metered taxi.

CDG Airport Hotels: Hilton, 01.49.19.77.77. Ibis, 01.49.19.19.20. Sheraton, 01.49.19.70.70. Sofitel, 01.49.19.29.29.

Orly Airport

Information: 01.49.75.15.15.

Orly has two terminals: Sud (South) for international flights and Ouest (West) for domestic @ights. Free shuttle service connects the two terminals. Air France buses leave from Exit D out of Orly Ouest and Exit J out of Orly Sud, from 5:45a-11p for travel into Paris at either Gare des Invalides or Gare Montparnasse, approximately $10 US one-way.

TIP! Do not take meterless taxi from either Orly Sud or Orly Ouest. Hire a metered cab from the taxi stands located at Exit M in SUD and Exit I, Arrivals Level OUEST. It is less expensive and safer.

TIP! A Nous Paris is a free city magazine issued on Tuesdays and found at Metro stations. Pariscope is issued on Wednesdays and can be purchased at the airports, some Metro stations, or newspaper kiosques. If you have hired a driver it is fun to read either one to find out the weekly events, music, and entertainment while in the traffic going into Paris.

Area Codes and Telephones:

The area code for France is 33. The city code for Paris is 01, cell phones is 06. When calling Paris from outside of France, drop the 0 in the city code and dial the rest of the numbers. To call Paris from the U.S. dial 011.33.1.xx.xx.xx.xx. Toll free numbers begin with 08.00; however, other 08 numbers have charges.

Customs/VAT Departure Tax Forms:

VAT Rebates are given when you spend MORE THAN $175 AT THE SAME STORE ON THE SAME DAY. Most merchants will fill out the form for you and will provide a postage-paid envelope. If the vendor does not offer, simply ask for the form and ask if the envelope is pre-paid. You must have proper postage on envelope. Global Cash Refund Point in Paris is in Madelios Department Store, 23 Bd de la Madeleine, 75001. Take the elevator to the second floor (note: the ground floor is street level) and the Cash Refund Office will exchange your paperwork for Instant VAT Refund. At the airport, you have to show your passport and receipts to Customs Officials who will stamp your forms. They may ask to see items you purchased, so make sure you can get to them readily. At CDG Terminal 1 the Customs/VAT Departure Tax window is at Gate 10, Satellite 3. At CDG Terminal 2, Hall A/Gate5, Hall B/Gate 7, Hall C/Gate 5, Hall E/Gate 8, Hall F/Gate 2. At CDG Terminal 3, American Express Exchange. The Skinny: Processing your VAT refund can also be done by scanning your refund forms at one (of 35) of the red self-service machines located in the check-in area at each terminal and then you scan a second time at a machine located in the boarding lounge. At Orly, Terminal F, Airside or American Express Exchange.

TIP! Ship your souvenirs back to US using the Post Office's Collissimo XL postage-paid mailing box. The size of the box = 18X12X8 inches and there is no weight limit. Cost is approximately $40.

The main Post Office in Paris is in 1e. 52 Rue du Louvre (M: Louvre) and is open 24 hours. 40.28.76.00. Others are open Mon-Friday 8a-6p and Saturday 8a-noon.

Driving in France:

You MUST have a red triangle inside a yellow jacket (gilet) inside your car. In an emergency, display the yellow jacket and put the red triangle at least 30 meters behind your car.

TIP! Make sure to ask your Car Rental Agency whether they have them in all cars and check your car before driving off since all automobile drivers in France must obey this law.

Electricity:

France uses the European standard 220-240 volts AC (50 cycles) so you will need an...

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1449072151
• ISBN 13: 9781449072155
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 356
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