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Tips and insights on touring, renting and living in Paris from Haven in Paris, clients, friends and travellers.
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Restaurants in Paris |
Excellent site to learn about eating in Paris. Lots of restaurant reviews and information. |
Zagat Paris Restaurant Reviews Excellent site for up to date restaurant reviews in Paris, France and the world. |
Haven in Paris Recommended Paris Restaurants This is a list complied by Erica and her Haven in Paris team, from property owners to greeters to past renters. If you have had a great restaurant experience in Paris, let us know and we will add the link. Merci! |
Meg Zimbeck's Paris Food Reviews Blog providing regular updates on the edible and drinkable goings-on in Paris, by an American food write who has penned more than 400 Paris review for Budget Travel, BlackBook Magazine, Saveur, Girls' Guide to Paris, and many other publications. |
Hip guide to restaurants in Paris. This is what all the 'cool' young Parisians use. It is, however, in French. |
Addresses and reviews of many Parisian restaurants. You can even make your reservation online before you go. |
Italy - Dining Resources |
Ciao Laura Culinary Vacations in Italy Offers include hands-on cooking lessons, cooking vacations, wine and foodie tours throughout Italy |
Cucina della Terra is one of the premier cooking schools in Italy, offering hands-on cooking classes in their state-of-the art cucina in Umbria. |
Wine Links |
Specializing in French, Italian & US wines. |
Luxury travel for cheese connoisseurs and gourmets looking for culinary, cultural and cheese experiences in the traditional regions of France. |
French wine delivered to your apartment in Paris! |
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Paris - Tours & Classes |
Antique Diva Flea Market Tours The Antiques Diva & Co takes you by the hand helping you score the perfect souvenir at the Paris flea markets. Each tour is a private one-on-one consultation cheographed to sniff out the best sources for your style and budget! Led by professional stylistas, tours are tailored to your fancies, whether you’re looking for Versailles-worthy chandeliers, vintage Chanel or fun ephemera. Book 1 to 4 day tours in Paris, Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, The Hague, Berlin and Florence! |
Spoontrip brings far-flung travel and local adventure together, using food and wine as a means of cultural discovery. The site’s mission is to enable globetrotters to discover a place through its regional products and the passionate people who make them. The website is a virtual marketplace that lists tastings, gourmet ateliers, cooking classes, shared meals with local denizens, and other gastronomy and wine-themed holidays. The people who supply these classes and activities are dedicated aficionados and professionals, eager to share their culinary mastery and their cultural heritage. From age-old traditions to new trends, the Spoontrip roster of activities is ever-expanding. |
French Today features many French audiobooks & lessons including "Une Semaine A Paris" an intermediate bilingual audio novel and Paris pronunciation guide. |
Hello Paris - Advance Tickets for Visitors to Paris Hello Paris allows you to buy tickets and make reservations for Paris transport, museums, restaurants, sightseeing, cabarets, and river cruises in advance so you can plan your trip and make your arrival easier when you get to Paris. Hello Paris is the UK distributor for RATP (Paris City Transport Authority) tickets in the UK. |
Door to door sightseeing tours of Paris, Versailles, Giverny Monet's gardens, Loire Valley Castles, Normandy D-day tour, Champagne region and tastings. Night tours: dinner at the Eiffel tower, dinner cruise, reservations at the Moulin Rouge or the lido. Pick-up and drop-off at the door step of your accommodation. Online booking. |
Context Tours in Paris & Italy In depth personalized tours of Paris in small groups, no more then 6 people per group. Tours last from 3 hours to all day. Private tours available, please inquire with Context. These people have it together and will help you see a part of Paris you would likely not find on your own. Some sample Context Travel Paris tours: Chocolate Walk, Gourmet Walk, Marais Mansions, Louvre French Masters, Paris Food Crawl, Medieval Life and Society, and many more, or create your own. Context also offer tours in Rome, Florence, Venice, New York, Istanbul, Naples and London. |
Locals (freelance journalists, writers, photographers, designers..) make themselves available to show visitors their favorite spots. Your local expert will design and propose a personalized itinerary based on cool and charming places to visit, according to your personal interests, and make sure you escape tourists traps. |
Intimate & Unique Experiences in France Exclusive tours for small groups of 7-8 people. Access to in-depth discovery and learning of French tradition and culture. Meet master chefs, art historians, viticulturalists, oenologists, and agriculturists, while experiencing France from the perspective of a true insider. |
Savvy Paris specialist, Sally Peabody, offers trip coaching and planning services for independent travelers. From private guided tours to cooking classes to day trips, Sally is your best resource. She also offers intimately scaled culinary tours in Paris, the Pays Basque, and Lyon. |
Fat Tire bikes is an American-owned and operated Bike and Segway tour company. Their tours are designed with the English-speaking traveler in mind. With fun, entertaining guides and thorough orientations, they have guided hundreds of thousands of tourists since 1999. |
The Cook’s Atelier explores the regional culinary traditions through seasonal cooking classes, market tours and culinary field trips to artisan food producers and sustainable farms in France. The Cook’s Atelier celebrates the connection between the farmer and the cook and the pleasure of cooking every day. Headquarters are in Burgundy as are most of the classes, but can also be arranged for Paris and other parts of France. Please inquire directly with Marjorie Taylor the owner and chef. |
Longtime Paris food writer and restaurant critic Rosa Jackson designs custom itineraries for food-minded visitors to Paris, complete with restaurant recommendations and reservations. Rosa also offers guided tours, led by herself or one of her “food gurus.” |
Cooknwithclass: Cooking Classes in Paris French cooking classes in a relaxed atmosphere with an experienced French chef in his cooking school in Montmartre or "chez vous". Erica and many of Haven in Paris greeters have tasted Eric's cooking and we suggest Eric for lovely simple French meals with a smile. |
Offering many options including cooking lessons in your apartment or at their location, Paris Market tours, private chef at home for one meal or for your whole stay, and more. Featuring high profile chefs from renowned restaurants. |
Insider tours of Paris. Fun, relaxed, offbeat 3-hour customized walking tours. Richard Nahem, creator of the blog: www.eyepreferparis.com , is dedicated to showing you a piece of Paris you'd never seen on your own. Discover the Paris you've always dreamed of with an Eye Prefer Paris Tour. Please note: These are not in-depth historical tours but leisurely strolls through Paris neighborhoods for newcomers to the city of lights. Richard will take you to his favorite shops, gardens and streets and orientate you to the neighborhood of your choice. |
O-Chateau - Wine Tasting in Paris Wine tasting in Paris. Beginners, groups, private wine tastings, dinner and wine, wine & cheese... o-chateau is a relaxed, casual, fun and informative way to learn about French wine & wine in general. Run by the energetic Olivier Magny since 2004. |
Customized French language and cultural classes for groups and individuals, adults and children. |
Paris Photo Walks - Discover Paris through Photography Discovering Paris Via photography, a real lesson in looking. Individual or group sessions for a maximum of 3 friends or family members. Walking tours of Paris with a French native and professional photographer. See Paris and take photos. At the end of your walk you will be given a DVD with all of the photos you have taken during your tour of the city! |
Panache! Tours : Private guided Paris tours, luxury French wine tours, escorted Normandy and Loire France day trips. Specializing in customized Paris tours, wine vacations, escorted France trips. |
Discover Paris - Personalized Itineraries for Independent Travelers Discover Paris! An exclusive resource for Paris-bound travelers. From gourmet walks & strolls through parks and gardens to private art tours and fine dining, we tailor specifically to your desires and take the work out of travel planning |
Europa Photogenica: Photography tours to France, England, Italy, & Spain Wonderful and unique photo tours in France, Italy and Europe! |
Paris by Paris : Intimate & Historical Tours of Paris Small guided tours of Paris by a lover of Paris and France. |
Rachel Kaplan's French Links Tours, based in Paris, specializes in exclusive private tours, luxury concierge services and corporate events in France and other parts of Europe. French Links offer a luxury concierge service that includes restaurant bookings such as the Jules Verne and the Tour d'Argent. They can arrange for transfers in private limousines and helicopters, and they have unique VIP tours including the Grands Crus of Burgundy and Bordeaux, private cooking classes with chefs in your apartment, as well as exclusive shopping and antiques tours. Please mention you were sent by Haven in Paris for special Haven in Paris client rates. |
Paris Chef: Philippe Engammare Parisian chef who offers cooking classes, simple yummy French meals prepared and cooked for you in your own apartment, or the option of shopping for and creating a meal together. Please mention you came from Haven in Paris. |
Concierge & Other Luxe Services |
Shopping by Lilye - Personal Shopper Lilye helps you pick out clothes and home accessories according to your personality. Attentive and helpful, Lilye accompanies you through Paris' most legendary boutiques and best-kept secrets, offering her advice and her skills to find the style or the look that suits you best. Shopping becomes sheer pleasure ! |
Creating memorable trips to Paris, A real French Experience, Private Guides, Cooking Classes, Wine Tastings, Walking tours, Airport Transfers, Photo adventures, Unique itineraries. Specialized in gay travel, family adventures, honeymoons in Paris, personalized service. Run by Larry Davis an American living in Paris. |
ParisChicShopping is the only web-based resource that offers customized, luxury shopping tours for groups and individuals and a red carpet concierge service that gives you unique access to boutiques, spas and designer showrooms. Rachel Kaplan’s limited edition shopping guidebook and ebook, and her bimonthly newsletter are the ultimate source of shopping finds, tastemakers, and secrets of French art de vivre. |
Paris-based event-planning agency specializing in custom-made weddings. With experience in Paris, Normandy, the French Riviera, and Southwest France, they can give you ideas and provide smooth and professional execution. |
Going Out & Nightlife |
Great Guide to all Paris has to Offer. |
Guide to Parisian museums and art galleries. Can search by location, type of exhibition, and dates. |
Great calendar of events- see what’s happening of note in Paris this week! |
Great site geared to artists and musicians looking for interesting daytime and nighttime events: fashion shows, clubs, exhibitions, performances, and more. |
Find out what Parisians are doing this week. Paris Update is a free weekly Web newsletter with reviews of Paris restaurants, films, exhibitions, concerts and more! |
Massage Paris |
Desbina Collins Acupressure Massage w/Essential Oils A wonderful relaxing massage with Essental oils by Desbina Collins, an Australian in Paris, who has been written up several times in Vogue Paris! +336 14 96 15 39 In France 06 14 96 15 39 |
Fitness & Sports in Paris |
Bikram yoga studio in Paris in the Marais and in the 9th by Boulevard Montmartre |
A fitness club located in the heart of St Germain. English speaking customer service representatives available. 71 Bld Saint Germain, 75005 PARIS +33 (0)1 53 10 70 80 |
Gym in Paris - Cercles de la Forme This is a friendly gym that offers a daily pass for about 16 Euros or 1 month pass for about 179 Euros. They have locations near the Maris, Montmartre, Champs Elysees & Bastille. |
Gym in Paris with a over 20 locations - Near Montmartre, Palais Royal, Marais, Champs Elysees. Daily pass about 32 Euros. |
Klay - Gym in Montorgueil area A private club located at 4 bis Rue St. Sauveur with saunas, hammams, a pool, and jacuzzi. There are yoga classes, boxing classes, and spin classes and fitness machines available. Massages are available as well. There is also a lovely restaurant with a juice bar and large terrasse area in the courtyard. Day passes available. Open Monday-Friday 7am-11:30pm. Sat&Sun 8am-8pm. |
A list of public Pools 'piscines' in Paris by neighborhood. Select the arrondissement in the drop down menu and you will get a list of all the pools and the hours. |
Classes every day of the week in a number of styles. Voted one of the best yoga studios in Europe. |
A modern gym with locations in the Beaubourg/Marais, Batignolles near Montmartre, by Montparnasse on the Left Bank not far from St Germain. |
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Haven in Paris - Official Blog |
Tips and insights on touring, renting, and living in Paris from Haven in Paris, clients, friends and travellers. |
Paris & France - Great Sites & Blogs |
A blog and newsletter about Paris literature and all the great books that have been inspired by the city, along with the memorable quotes which describe its streets, people and places. |
A travel and design blog from Paris-based graphic designer Anne. |
Discover an inside guide to the chic & unique: through an exploration of culture, art and design, TrésorParisien sets out to tell a story of discovery, uncovering the art de vivre in Parisien living and unveiling the beautiful trésors of Paris. |
Travel guides to some of the world's hippest cities, including Paris. All businesses featured have been tried out personally by the Purple Passport team! |
Secret Paris Walking & Shopping Tours Blog Chris Lomon has called Paris home for over 25 years and has made a name seeking out the hidden gems the city has to offer. His blog is a treasure trove of information on undiscovered delights and little known places in Paris! |
An online American cookie company in Paris creating homemade cookies, brownies and bars for those who crave a little taste of home! Lola's is committed to infusing a bit of comfort into everyday moments and special occasions alike. Orders available for delivery or pick-up within Paris (1st-20th arrondissements). |
Philadelphia native and Francophile, Lindsey moved to Paris four years ago after having fallen in love with a Frenchman. Cliché, right? Her blog covers some not-so-cliché topics and uncovers aspects of Paris (or France, for that matter) that readers might not already know. Through food, travel, love and obstacles, Lindsey shares France. |
Girls Guide to Paris and their What’s Hot Blog is the site for women planning a trip to Paris or even just dreaming of one. GGTP covers everything from the best Spa’s to the best Chocolate shops plus shopping, restaurants, museums and more. They offer downloadable walking tours to purchase with insider tips and all sort of fun stuff for women in Paris. Enjoy! |
David Lebovitz: In depth Paris blog focusing on food, restaurants, markets, wine and much more Useful tips and information on Paris restaurants, markets and more. Intimate Pastry and Chocolate tours in Paris. |
Parisien Salon: The definitive insider's guide to all things Paris. Tons of excellent information on Paris for travelers to the city of lights. |
The definitive online guide to Paris and France written by top insiders in Paris since 1995. Visit the website for access to hidden secrets about Paris and France most tourists never discover. More than 6000 articles about France available on the site. |
If you live in, travel to or just love the South of France... |
Shannon moved to France in 2005, and has not stopped laughing since. Read her blog for a little light-hearted fun-poking at the Franco-American life in Paris. The highly sensitive, sarcastically-challenged, emotionally-constipated and humorless should jump ship immediately. |
Great Eats & Sleeps: Sandra Gustafson Accurate reviews of Paris restaurants, hotels and apartments. |
Planning a wedding or event in France? This blog (published by the team at Fete in France) can point you to a number of resources that will help make your event unforgettable. |
Organizing an event abroad can be challenging. Fete in France's bilingual staff can help you create the perfect fête. Family trips, weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events: we'll take care of all the details - so you can enjoy a truly memorable event! |
France-Amérique - Le Journal Francais des Etats-Unis France-Amérique, also known as Le Journal Francais des Etats-Unis, is America’s largest French-language publication. The monthly, online and print, magazine serves as an integral link between France and the United States, exploring issues of relevance in current events and business, history, culture and more. |
France Today is America’s only monthly English-language publication dedicated to France. Now in its 25th year of publication, the Magazine of French Travel and Culture provides its readers with detailed travel advice, expert cultural reportage, informed political analysis and in-depth knowledge of modern French society. Its objective is to provide readers with the best, most comprehensive coverage on France printed in English today, from a true insider's perspective. |
France Monthly - A cultural link to "La Belle France" and a great way to continue building Franco-America ties. A huge database on travel information about France. Information on France's regions, history & the best places to visit. |
Blog featuring a French "word a day" along with articles inspired by these words & phrases. |
Boston born francophile baby-boomer moves to Paris' Left Bank to write and blog on the quirks of French culture and the joys of living in Paris and "la vie Parisienne." |
The Alternative Insider's Guide to Paris by guidebook author Heather Stimmler-Hall -- custom tours, itinerary planning, and free monthly newsletter of insider tips and news on the City of Light. |
GetFrench.com - a website for lovers of France. Journalist & photographer Roger Moss, has over 20 years experience writing about France for magazines & travel guides. Read a selection of illustrated articticles on France & French life. |
Et Si On Se Promenait...A Paris! A beautiful French blog of a Parisian girl who walks the streets of Paris looking for secret places: hidden gardens, artists' lofts, exceptional villas, lovely courtyards, discrete terraces... |
An online magazine and global community committed to bringing French people and Francophiles together and to helping them share their common interest in France and the French language. |
Food and Cooking Blogs |
Celebrate authentic food, independent vision and old-fashioned hospitality. Eat Boutique aims to connect people with inspiring chefs, restaurateurs, foragers, small batch food producers, home cooks and simple recipes that fill your belly and your life with delight, all the while bringing you closer to the people behind each bite. |
Up-to-date Paris culinary news, hot openings, fab food shops, where to eat now, restaurants & chefs, food & cooking, parties & events, tasting notes, wine pairings, a gourmet glossary and food trends. |
Luxury travel blog for cheese connoisseurs and gourmets looking for culinary, cultural and cheese experiences in the traditional regions of France. |
Spend a day or more learning about the unique cuisine of Nice with food writer and cooking teacher Rosa Jackson, who divides her time between Nice and Paris. Rosa offers market tours, hands-on cooking classes, wine-and-cheese tastings and tours of the Nice back country focusing on sustainable agriculture. |
The Cook’s Atelier explores the regional culinary traditions through seasonal cooking classes, market tours and culinary field trips to artisan food producers and sustainable farms in France. The Cook’s Atelier celebrates the connection between the farmer and the cook and the pleasure of cooking every day. |
A lively food related blog, including tons of French recipes, restaurant recommendations and off the beaten track suggestions, as well as food-related idioms and expressions in French! |
Design and Interior Decor blogs |
A charming interior design blog created to catalog original finds and inspire others |
A blog about what is happening in the design and furniture world in Paris (in French). Updated events, opinions, recommended shopping spots and more. |
Author and interior decorator Claudia Strasser’s blog about her incredible finds around the world. |
Interior Design enthusiast blogs about her encounters and discoveries |
Daily updates from an Australian blogger/interior decorator |
Savvy team of interior decor gurus showcase well-decorated spaces and time-and-space-saving tips. |
Lifestyle Blogs |
Badaude is an illustrator and writer chronicling the quirks of Franco-British culture. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, The Economist, Die Woche, The New York Times, World of Interiors and the Wall Street Journal. She is currently Paris editor at www.stylebible.com and designer-in-residence at legendary Paris bookshop, Shakespeare & Company. |
Couture Allure Vintage Fashion Classic vintage clothing for today's fashionable woman. |
Fabulous site for women of all ages, and particularly those over fifty. Tons of travel, restaurant, fashion and beauty information and tips. |
Vicki Archer, the author of French Essence is an Australian who lives between London and Saint Rémy de Provence in southern France. Her blog is for those who, like her, are mad for interiors, fashion and all things French. |
Writer/Photographer/Stylist with a passion for food, and travel. |
Nichole Robertson writes about her life, family, travels, and everyday pursuit of joie de vivre. |
Recipe Blogs |
Heidi Swanson writes about he recipes that intersect her life, travels, and everyday interests. |
Creative Links |
Pascale is an amazingly talented French painter. Erica has 3 of her works in her Paris flat. Check her out! |
Design and Branding - Alison Goudreault Alison created the logo and much of the design on the Haven in Paris website - with help from Erica of course! Let her know you found her on the Haven in Paris website |
Franck created the floor plans on the Haven in Paris website. He also painted most of the paintings in the ST. Germain two Bedroom & Houdon Montmartre Apartments |
Hip New York based Graphic Designer Amanda Maiorano Hip & original. Bright colors, patterns and ideas. With a background in textiles, Mandy successfully combines her skills to create all sorts of wonderful graphic design. |
Video Replaces Paintings. Marcus Kreiss is into the future with his videos and TV channel. Check it out. |
Dayna Kurtz is an amazingly talented and original Brooklyn based, singer, songwriter and guitarist . . . you can listen to some of her music on her website and check out where her next gig may be . . . Brooklyn, Amsterdam, Madrid, Paris . . . . highly recommended! |
Weddings, Portraits, Interiors. Didier took the photos of the following apartments on the Haven in Paris website: Livingstone penthouse, Ecoles St. Germain 2 BDR, Houdon Montmartre, Boulangers Penthouse, La Tour Maubourg rue Cler Market, Roi Dore Marais, Livingstone, Montorgueil Luxury Designer Loft, Carnot Champs Elysees 3 Bedroom |
Carrie is a lovely young American who lives in Paris and specializes in food & landscape photography |
Jean-Paul is a sculptor with a studio in the 13th arrondissement. If you want to take a tour and get a glimpse of Paris' art scene, you can contact him through his website to find out more. |
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Online Shopping |
Fifi is an artist. She adores painting Paris in a whimsical style. Fifi lives in California, while her artistic heart lives in Paris. |
An online boutique of all things fabulously French and French-inspired! Bringing you the best of French decor and accessories for the home, table and body. |
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Erica's Recommended Sleeps - Italy |
Valleponci Bed & Breakfast (agriturismo) Finale Ligure, Liguria Italy Off the beaten track B&B in the hills outside of Finale Ligure, in Liguria. The simple rooms, basic kitchen, & separate bath are more then made up for by the inexpensive prices, wonderful home cooking of Daniela and warm hospitality of both Giorgio and Daniela her husband & the organic Ligurian wines made on the property. Hiking and rock climbing are right outside your door, and white sand beaches & wonderful restaurants and shopping minutes away. This is perfect for those looking for an authentic, if slightly rustic experience. |
Erica's Recommended Sleeps - France |
Lovely bed and breakfast in the heart of Orléans, France. The owner is sweet and friendly. Wonderful breakfast. The room was beautiful and comfortable but not chic. Reasonably priced. |
Eco House in Brittany - The Ground House The Ground House is a completely off the grid house in the heart of Brittany's beautiful countryside is the perfect off the beaten track vacation spot. Dry toilets, solar hot water, wood burning fireplace, amazing kitchen, a compost heap and, of course, WIFI. Highly recommended for a eco and green getaway. |
Gorgeous B&B in Provence with two one bedroom apartments. Homemade breakfast. In Saignon near Apt in the Luberon. One of Haven in Paris' very favorite places to get away! This Peaceful and inspirational Provencale 'mas' is also an artist's retreat and working gallery. |
Chambre D'Hotes 'Les Puits' in the Limousin A lovely Bed and Breakfast in the Limousin (center of rural France) - La Creuse. Owned by a charming English couple Lois and Paul Fearman. Full wonderful dinner upon request. Old world charm with modern comforts. Luxurious towels and linens. Full French breakfast. |
Funky B&B run by a French and Danish couple, both whom are of artists. Close to the center of Vieille Nice (an easy tram ride). This off the beaten track arty chambre d'hotes is perfect for those looking for an original, relaxed and quirky place to stay in the center of Nice, who do not want a standard hotel experience. The decor is a mix of recup antiques, kitsch collectables & artwork by the owners. All of the furniture and art if for sale. You will be accompanied by two in house kitties, and the owners 2 children (15 & 10). Dinner can be cooked upon request (yummy - we tried), and is served in the private garden. Prices very reasonable. |
Bed and breakfast 'Maison d'hotes de caractere' in the Lot. Located in the lovely village of Fons close to Figeac. This beautiful 18th century stone home was restored with love by the French owners Adeline & Bertrand Spindler. Comfortable, charming and warmly decorated rooms sprinkled with antiques. King beds. One of the most beautful undiscovered regions of France. Try the little restaurant in town 'La Halle' it is wonderful! |
Bed and breakfast in the heart of Montmartre featuring a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and all of Paris. Warm & welcoming, enjoy breakfast in bed overlooking the rooftops of Paris. Let them know Erica Berman sent you! |
Les Deux Saints Jean - Bed & Breakfast in the Gatinais (near Paris) Wonderful 'Chambres d'Hotes' 135km South of Paris in the Gatinais a lovely region for an easy weekend getaway from Paris. Homemade breakfast included (French jam, cafe, croissants, brioches, crepes...). Fabulous home cooked dinner upon request. This 'maison d'artiste' is a restored 18th century farmhouse with all of the period features intact. Your hosts will charm you, and invite you into their soothing home and arty ambiance for a relaxing getaway. HIP and off the beaten track. WIFI / Wireless Internet connection available. NOTE: We stayed there recently and can't wait to go back! Erica & Alain |
Bed & Breakfast in 'Le Perche' Moulin de Gemages The perfect weekend getaway from Paris. Located in Le Perche a beautiful region only 1.5 hours from Paris by car le Moulin de Gemages is a Bed & Breakfast in a lovely country setting. Home cooked dinner upon request 'table d'hotes'. Le Moulin de Gemages is also well known for their Fly Fishing (Peche a la mouche) parcours. Highly Recommended, Annie & Nicolas will take good care of you. Let them know Erica & Alain sent you! |
La Pinsonnière- Bed & Breakfast in the Loire A lovely Bed & Breakfast in the Loire valley. Wine tastings, home cooked dinner upon request by the Owner who is a French Chef. Friendly owners! |
La Ferme Aux Ours: Bed & Breakfast in the Alps B&B with lovely French breakfast minutes from great skiing in the Alps (Avoriaz, Morzine, Portes du Soleil). Evian and Geneva close by. Homemade dinner upon request. |
La Ferme de Foucault B&B in Sologne (Chambres d'Hotes) Lovely old 19th century fully and luxuriously restored farmhouse in the middle of the forest in Sologne. Less then 2 hours from Paris by car. 3 spacious rooms with Private Bath, Wireless Internet/ WIFI. Off the beaten path Bed and Breakfast in France run by a charming French-American couple. NOTE: Erica 7 Alain had a lovely weekend there recently! |
Erik Lorre: Lovely Ski Rental in Alpes-de-Haute Provence Bed and Breakfast in the Provence Alps in an original artistic setting. Artists in residence. Skiing nearby. |
Italy - Lodging Resources |
Chic Retreats is the definitive collection of privately owned, genuinely small boutique hotels, including owner Lulu's favorite boutique hotels in England, chic hotels in China and her pick of hidden little gems in France. Personally selected for their style, charm and personal service, you are guaranteed to be treated as an individual and not just a room number. |
Cross Pollinate B&B and Apartments in Italy & France On-line reservations in private apartments and B & B's in Rome, Florence, Venice, Paris and Barcelona. Run by a lovely American couple. Excellent choices for budget accommodations. |
Short and Long Term apartments rental in Florence, Italy Lorenzo and Ana have a family business renting short and long term apartments in the centre of Florence. |
La Petraia - Bed & Breakfast, Agriturismo & Restaurant Wonderful Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Tuscany in Radda in Chianti. Agriturismo = meeting ground of agriculture and tourism. The essence of Petraia lies in the purest and increasingly rare interpretation of the agriturismo experience, an organic farm where guests may stay and dine exclusively on what the property has to offer. La Petraia is modeled after the European concept of a 'restaurant with rooms', a combination of the highest quality dining experience with first class, luxury accommodations in a stunning rural setting. Petraia is a place to relax, to feel the pulse of nature, to sense the echoes of history and to enjoy the bounty and splendor she offers. |
Paris & France - Lodging Links |
Vacation rental properties in France long or short-term holiday villas and luxury properties in the best locations handpicked by true experts in making your stay in France extraordinary |
Luxury rental properties in the heart of the Burgundy wine region with 5-star services. |
Chic Retreats is the definitive collection of privately owned, genuinely small boutique hotels, including owner Lulu's favorite boutique hotels in England, chic hotels in China and her pick of hidden little gems in France. Personally selected for their style, charm and personal service, you are guaranteed to be treated as an individual and not just a room number. |
Rental villas in France with private pools. |
Lovely short-term flats in the heart of Paris by Notre Dame, Marais, Pompidou center and Montorgueil Market. |
Chateau Talaud - B&B, Apartments & Cottage in Provence Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation & luxury vacation rentals, a self-catering Mas, 2 apartments, with the service of a small luxury boutique hotel in a prestigious 18th century Chateau surrounded by its own wine vineyards. The romantic "chateau-" inn is centrally located in Loriol du Comtat. Close to Avignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cotes-du-Rhone wine tasting, l'Isle sur la Sorgue for antiquing, Orange for the Opera in its Roman theater, the Luberon for its Lavender fields, St. Remy de Provence for its Provence Market, & Aix en Provence. Private Wine Tastings can be organized, dinners on request, bike rentals, cooking classes and more. |
Make Paris home for a week or longer by renting a furnished holiday apartment from Frenchy Rentals. |
Luxurious, modern, renovated 1 bedroom Marais apartment rental in Paris, near Place des Vosges and Metro St. Paul. |
La Chouette - 3 Star Hotel in Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy Lovely boutique hotel in Burgundy. High speed Internet, French cuisine, gardens, cosy decor. Perfect for biking, wine tasting, exploring Burgundy... and relaxing! |
Paris Vacation Apartment rentals: Perfectly Paris is a rental agency specializing in self-catering apartments mainly in Montmartre |
Vacation & short term rentals of privately owned apartments Located in central Paris |
The Elzevir Apartment - Luxury Paris Apartment for rent in Le Marais This completely renovated apartment is located on charming Rue Elzévir in the historic Marais district of Paris, France. |
Charming furnished apartments for rent in Paris. |
Vacation apartment rentals in Paris. Making Paris feel like home for short or long stays. Hotels give you a room. We give you a home. |
Worldwide Travel & Lodging |
One Fine Stay - London Short term apartment rentals One Fine Stay is London’s unhotel. Rent a furnished apartment and live like a local in a high-end London home while the owner is out of town. Spacious and better value than a hotel this is the ideal solution to a standard hotel stay. One Fine Stay has flats all around central London and hopes to help you find the perfect one for your UK trip. |
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London Taxi Services |
A reputable taxi company with a fleet of cars for transfers to and from London airports. |
Link to this taxi company's Yelp page. They do not have a website. Reputable, call ahead to book transfers around London and to area airports. |
Carbon neutral taxi company. Book online or call to reserve transfers all over London. |
Call ahead and reserve online for taxi transfers across London. |
Licensed London taxi booking service. Call ahead to book transfers to all areas of London. |
Paris Taxi Services |
Reserve taxi online, or call Tel:01 41 27 66 99 to reserve by phone in English. |
Reserve taxis online or call tel: 01 49 36 10 10 to reserve by phone in English. |
Reserve taxis online. They also have English speaking number to call for reservations. |
Travel with Children |
This informative, online guide can help parents in Paris find restaurants that their kids will like! |
A list of kid-friendly parks in Paris. |
Helpful website where you can rent baby gear such as strollers and car seats in France. |
Baby equipment hire in France. Site is in both French and English. |
Customized French language and cultural classes in Paris for children aged 3 and up. |
ECO, Green, Bio - earth friendly links |
The Slow Food movement is founded upon the concept of eco-gastronomy – a recognition of the strong connections between plate and planet. Slow Food works to defend biodiversity in the food supply, spread taste education and connect producers of excellent foods with co-producers through events and initiatives. |
Zero Footprint - an organization dedicated to the mass reduction of global environmental impact. |
Paris & France Travel Resources |
American expats share their personal experiences, information, tips and resources on living in France and understanding French culture. |
Trip Advisor is a wiki-based site that allows users to recommend things to do, see, as well as places to eat and stay in cities all over the world. A great site for venturing off the beaten path. |
Helpful list of all locker locations in Paris and other logistics for storing your luggage. |
Updated Paris weather for the next 10 days. |
Detailed map of every metro station in Paris. |
Official website with detailed information in English (& several other languages) on the Paris Museum Pass: where is accepted, where it can be purchased, & more. |
Great site (in English) for reasonably priced train tickets in Europe. |
A bilingual blog focusing on learning modern French language and culture... Many of the blog posts also include French audio transcripts. |
An accessibility guide for disabled travelers. |
A comprehensive guide to help you plan the ins-and-outs of your trip to Paris. |
Weather Paris: Paris Anglo Info Updated weather forecasts for Paris & all of France. |
Private or group tours of the Normandy Beaches in English or Dutch. Highly recommended and in depth. Tours leave from Bayeux, France. |
Fromageries de Paris/ Paris Cheese shops Detailed list of cheese shops in Paris by neighborhood. |
Luxury travel for cheese connoisseurs and gourmets looking for culinary, cultural and cheese experiences in the traditional regions of France. |
Site of the Paris Tourism office. All of the info, all of Paris. |
A thorough list of where to stumble upon Parisian covered markets. |
Useful website in English & French with information on Paris' museums & galleries, including details on current & upcoming exhibitions. |
Check your currency against the Euro. |
A great website to find out the exact time & weather around the world. Also with detailed information on international dialing to and from any country in the world. |
The French “yellow pages”- Addresses and numbers for French people and businesses. |
Car Rental Services and Parking |
Auto Europe works with the top car rental agencies in Paris. They offer competitive rates and excellent customer service. They are open 24/7 and they have a free number to call the US from France. The headquarters are located in Portland, Maine. |
It is in French, but fairly self explanatory. You can put in your neighborhood and you will find what parking garages are around you. |
Lots of information on parking your car in Paris |
Parking lots all over the city. You can go onto the website and put in your neighborhood and it will tell you where the lots around your apartment are located. |
Lots of parking lots all over central Paris. Pick your neighborhood and see pricing. |
Italian Travel Resources |
Bella Vita Italia is a boutique travel concierge service that specializes in creating the “Ultimate Italian Experience” and offers the following travel assistance options: Personalized Trip Planning, Private Excursions & Adventures, Sea View Rentals on the Italian Riviera |
Golfing in Tuscany, near our Poggio, Capriolo, & Haybarn villas. |
Provence Links |
Weather Provence on Paris Anglo Updated weather for Provence and the rest of France |
