http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/ Paris News Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:45:03 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2008. Travel Destinations Vacation http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/28.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:40:59 GMT The founders of La Samaritaine department store, Ernest Cognacq and his wife, Louise Jay, were fabled for their exquisite taste. To see what they accumulated from around the world, head for this museum in the 16th-century Hôtel Denon, with its Louis XV and Louis XVI paneled rooms. Some of the 18th century’s most valuable decorative works are exhibited, ranging from ceramics and porcelain to delicate cabinets and paintings ( e.g. Canaletto, Fragonard, Greuze, Chardin, Boucher, Watteau, and Tiepolo). http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=28 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/27.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:09:39 GMT Sunny, lazy morning! I love summer in Paris:) People have more time for outside activities. It`s time for chill out, babecues, parties with friends on the fresh air;) achh! http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=27 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/26.html Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:17:39 GMT The Bois de Vincennes, Paris’s largest park, was originally fenced off as royal hunting grounds. Today, scattered among its trees are peaceful lakes and even a château completed in 1370 under the reign of Charles V. In past years, the château has served as a city fortress and prison. Parc Floral -the flower garden - is a delight throughout the year, thanks to its hundreds of species of rainbow-hued flowers. Also located in the park is a zoo with 1200 bird and mammal inhabitants. http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=26 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/25.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:02:50 GMT This little restaurant, just down the street from the École Polytechnique serves Ethiopian cuisine in a Franco-Ethiopian environment. The service is tremendous, the tables are cozy, if slightly cramped, and the food is wonderful. You can’t go wrong on this menu, and you get to eat with your hands. What’s not to like? Bring someone with you when you go, otherwise you’ll find yourself with a massive amount of leftovers. A meal here will cost about 15-20 € per person. http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=25 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/24.html Sun, 04 May 2008 16:58:30 GMT The Bois de Vincennes, Paris’s largest park, was originally fenced off as royal hunting grounds. Today, scattered among its trees are peaceful lakes and even a château completed in 1370 under the reign of Charles V. In past years, the château has served as a city fortress and prison. Parc Floral -the flower garden - is a delight throughout the year, thanks to its hundreds of species of rainbow-hued flowers. Also located in the park is a zoo with 1200 bird and mammal inhabitants. http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=24 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/23.html Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:27:17 GMT Happy New Year! http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=23 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/22.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:46:24 GMT This park, established in the mid-19th century, boasts a manmade lake, complete with its own island. A Romanesque temple sits within the park, offering great views of the surrounding area. A suspension bridge and a grotto also add charm to the lovely greenspace. Aside from sightseeing, park activities include picnics, ice skating, scenic walks, donkey rides, and puppet shows. http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=22 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/21.html Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:08:50 GMT Higuma is an inexpensive Japanese noodle shop serving Udon, Ramen, and Tempura amongst other standards of Japanese cuisine. The food is a good deal and right down the street from the Place de l'Opéra. Situated in a small enclave of Japanese shops and restaurants, Higuma makes for a great lunch between sight-seeing stops. A meal here costs about 10 €, so it`s acceptable:) http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=21 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/20.html Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:56:21 GMT :):):):) The annual Circus Festival provides an unequalled opportunity to see top international circus performers from famous schools together under one roof, including acts from the Beijing Circus, the Moscow Circus, the Knie Circus and local talent Ecole Fratellini. The aim is to bring together young acrobats, animal trainers and clowns and to reveal new and exciting trends in circus acts from traditional, modern and experimental circus performances. http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=20 http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/archive/19.html Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:36:29 GMT Higuma is an inexpensive Japanese noodle shop serving Udon, Ramen, and Tempura amongst other standards of Japanese cuisine. The food is a good deal and right down the street from the Place de l'Opéra. Situated in a small enclave of Japanese shops and restaurants, Higuma makes for a great lunch between sight-seeing stops. A meal here costs about 10 €, so it`s acceptable:) http://parisnews.blogdrive.com/comments?id=19