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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 |
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. |
A hip, trendy underground supper club with dinners hosted in a private Paris apartment. Fabulous food and company. In English. Reservations are an absolute must. |
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. |
Paris restaurant Blog. Feel free to add your own experiences as well. Bon appetit! |
Italy - Dining Resources |
Ciao Laura Culinary Vacations in Italy Offers include hands-on cooking lessons, cooking vacations, wine and foodie tours throughout Italy |
Wine Links |
Specializing in French, Italian & US wines. |
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Paris - Tours & Classes |
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. |
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 ! |
Create your own agenda of Paris activities. Email your Paris itinerary to family and friends. Choose from a list of latest Parisian events, French restaurants, shopping tips and special activities for children in Paris. Info on Paris Hotels, Loire Valley lodging and chateaus, |
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. |
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. |
Going Out & Nightlife |
Great Guide to all Paris has to Offer. |
Paris, France City Guide & Tourism Directory, Paris Street maps, Satellite Views, Webcams, Paris Videos. Boutique of Paris-related Books, DVDs, CDs. Week-End & Escapade Suggestions. Best of Paris Hotels, Restaurants, Cabarets, Cafes, etc. Shopping Comparison Guide. Paris weekly newsletter. |
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 |
Massage w/Essential Oils - Alain Ollier Relaxing massage in your apartment. English, French and Spanish spoken! |
Fitness & Sports in Paris |
Bikram yoga studio in Paris in the Marais and in the 9th by Boulevard Montmartre |
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 new gym with pool, restaurant, hammam, saunas, treatments, excellent classes and work-out equipment. 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. |
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 |
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! |
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. |
Didier, our beloved Haven in Paris concierge, chronicles his adventures in Paris and gives spot-on recommendations for everything from fashion to food to flowers... (The blog is in French with English translations below each post). |
If you live in, travel to or just love the South of France... |
A useful Paris travel guide with plenty of varied and well organized information about Paris, planning your trip, itineraries and everything about culture & entertainment that you can find in this wonderful city. |
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! |
Parisien Salon: The definitive insider's guide to all things Paris. Tons of excellent information on Paris for travelers to the city of lights. |
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. |
Paris Notes: Informative newsletter and website for lovers of Paris. Paris Notes is full of Restaurant recommendations, info on Apartment rentals, Happenings in Paris, and all sorts of info to help enjoy your vacation in Paris or just to whet your appetite! |
Pétanque & Pastis: Life in the South of France Blog written by Americans living in Antibes - experience life on the Côte d’Azur, France, and Europe |
Website dedicated to empowering emerging artists and helping them support and inspire each other. Meet other artists and designers, find out how to negotiate the Paris arts scene and source off the beaten track events. A global network for a global city; you can continue to participate if you live abroad or only have limited time in Paris. |
Great arrondissement-by-arrondissement guide to the diverse districts of the city. |
A comprehensive Franco-American site to help understand intercultural differences in everyday life, education, business, history, etc… Useful tips on France and the French and on life in Paris. |
Great Eats & Sleeps: Sandra Gustafson Accurate reviews of Paris restaurants, hotels and apartments. |
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. |
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. |
Americans in France: Info on Attractions in France Jeff Steiner's resource for Americans living or traveling in France. |
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. |
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 design blog written by a freelance writer living in Boston, obsessed and affected by the aesthetics of life. |
A charming interior design blog created to catalog original finds and inspire others |
A design blog by Melanie, an Australian interior designer living in Dublin, Ireland. |
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. |
Fantastic online platform for original, undiscovered lifestyle and interior decor products sought out by a global team of coolhunters. |
Lifestyle Blogs |
Wedding planning ideas, advice, and adventures from San Francisco-based Karen Pan. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
HiP Travel Blogs |
Great Travel Blog - La Vie en China Chronicles the adventure of an American teaching English abroad in Shanghai, China while also offering travel tips, culture insights, and book reviews. |
Blogger Michelle discuss everything she loves about life in San Francisco. |
A travel-themed blog written for the savvy world traveler. Brought to you by NileGuide.com where you can create your own personal travel guide from over 150 global destinations! |
A travel and design blog from Paris-based graphic designer Anne. |
A blog written by someone whose life has taken her to places around the world. Stay tuned for what's in store next and enjoy the journey. |
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. |
Lynn Schwartz - American Artist in Paris Original artwork by an Original gal! |
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 |
Pascale Chau Huu created the videos on the following Haven in Paris pages: St. Germain 2 BDR apartment, Livingstone Penthouse, Abbesses Montmartre |
Residential Design/Interior Renovations- Metropolitan Building Professional, Friendly and efficient! Located near Boston and Cambridge Massachusetts. |
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. |
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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 |
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. |
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! |
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 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! |
Provence Villa Rentals: in Saignon by Henrietta Taylor 3 Beautiful Guesthouses in the lovely hillside village of Saignon. A wonderful way to explore Provence |
Lovely 4 Bedroom Rental home by St. Remy de Provence |
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 |
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. |
Luxury Boutique Hotel & Villa in Umbria - Palazzo Terranova The gorgeous boutique hotel in Umbria, offers the perfect setting to relax and enjoy Italian countryside. Taken from their site: "This small luxury hotel is also a temple to luxury and comfort, offering the choice of swimming in the sublime pool, enjoying aromatic, spoiling treatments, or relaxing in soft robes in spacious suites. Guests can dine on delicious local food and wine at the hotel’s private and romantic restaurant, and sleep deeply in over-sized beds among the finest soft cottons. If the Italians had one word for ‘cleansing the soul’ it would be … Terranova" Note from Erica: I hope to make it to Terranova in Spring 2010 and will let everyone know firsthand my thoughts. It looks fabulous! |
Paris & France - Lodging Links |
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. |
A selection of beautiful holiday homes to rent in France, bookings direct with the owner. |
Lovely Chambres D'hotes. The French version of Bed and Breakfast in the Pays Basque. Beautiful setting. Highly recommended by a friend of Erica. |
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. |
Paris Perfect - Short term apartments Paris Outstanding short term furnished apartments on the Left Bank w/balconies and air conditioning.Walking distance to rue Cler merket street. Very central locations walking to everything. |
Vacation rentals throughout Paris - Feels Like Home in Paris Hotel rates give you a room. Our rates give you a home. |
Boutique, hotel-style chambres d'hôtes and apartments situated in the Dordogne, SW France |
Worldwide Travel & Lodging |
Amsterdam Stay offers a huge collection of Amsterdam apartments for vacation and long term rental, solving all your accommodation under one URL. |
Amsterdam Escape presents an amazing collection of holiday apartments all available for your next vacation in Amsterdam. |
Cheapoair |
Windmill Lodges offer log cabin holiday accommodation in Suffolk UK. Each of their lodges is luxuriously appointed and comes with a private hot tub! |
London vacation rentals: Carefully selected serviced apartments in central London. Located close to museums, monuments; direct to the theatre district, close to supermarkets and easy access for site seeing for our vacation. Close to transportation and shops. |
Serviced holiday apartments in Prague old town and the Wenceslas square. |
Get a new perspective on life with an educational study abroad experience in Florence, Italy. |
The Bed and Breakfast Book New Zealand The New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Book is New Zealand's most popular B and B accommodation guide. It lists more B & B accommodation than any other publication in NZ. Whether you choose to stay at a homestay, farmstay, cottage, hotel, or luxury boutique inn, you will find our hosts offer superior hospitality. |
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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 |
Updated Paris weather for the next 10 days. |
A comprehensive guide to help you plan the ins-and-outs of your trip to 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. |
Detailed map of every metro station in Paris. |
Fromageries de Paris/ Paris Cheese shops Detailed list of cheese shops in Paris by neighborhood. |
Weather Paris: Paris Anglo Info Updated weather forecasts for Paris & all 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. |
A fantastic guide to the city of Paris’ public bicycle rental program. In English. |
An accessibility guide for disabled travelers. |
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. |
Parking Your Car in Paris |
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 |
Anglophone Medical Assistance in Tuscany If you are planning on visiting Tuscany and want to ensure that you receive the best possible medical care without language or cultural barriers, visit this website for more information. Florence Medical Assistance provides Tuscany travelers with peace of mind while they enjoy their time in bell' Italia. |
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 |
Vacation Rentals around Saint Rémy in Provence, France Interlude en Provence offers a hand-picked selection of charming, high-quality holiday vacation rental properties in the magical region around St. Rémy de Provence in southern France. |
Weather Provence on Paris Anglo Updated weather for Provence and the rest of France |
