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An eco-Trail in Paris
2008-01-16 13:25:00 A team of enthusiasts has risen to challenge the Paris ians on February 16, 2008.Goal: To enhance the natural and cultural environment of the Ile de France region.Two courses are proposed for this first edition.1st choice, the trail of 80 km bringing together 1000 individual advanced participants leaving from Saint Quentin en Yvelines (78).But also a 21 km not timed in pairs, the Twin Santé whose start will take place at the Parc de Saint Cloud (92), a journey to make friends.For the trail, expected arrival on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower after crossing through fields and woods. For the Twin Santé, the arrival takes place on the Champ de Mars where the people will travel at their own pace.In short, the idea was to borrow up nature to discover unusual places and too unknown.Via Doukyo More About: Sport , Green , Trail
Update on the Cendrier Mairie de Paris
2008-01-15 10:31:00 Remember the beautiful pocket ashtray from the Ville de Paris ?Well, if you are interested in get one, you need to go to the Mairie of Paris, 29 rue de Rivoli, metro station -> Rivoli.Just go to the Accueil and ask for the magnifique cendrier. People are going to be jealous for sure!Feel free to send us a picture of the desired item. More About: Funny , Update
Absinthe, the crazy drink
2008-01-14 11:34:00 Today we are going to talk about Absinthe because somehow it was part of French history through artists and Parisian intellectuals ... no other drinks have had a such romantic story and have been prohibited with so much fervor.From ancient times until the 19th century, Artemisia Absinthium is an ingredient in many medicines. Also vermifuge and antiseptic, its applications are many.This drug use could go on much longer if one day, a strange encounter was made in Switzerland at the end of the 18th century. An adjutant bought the formula from a doctor.He went into partnership with his son-in-law Henri Louis Pernod who will forever be associated with absinthe.For 30 years, absinthe remains a regional drink until the conquest of Algeria by France. Effective against malaria and dysentery, absinthe becomes popular with soldiers. When they return from Algeria, everyone starts to enjoy the drink.The drink also moved across France for more than half a century, with its ritual of the spoon.In ... More About: Drink , Crazy , French Artists
Paris offers you free pocket ashtrays
2008-01-11 12:14:00 Ok well smoking is now prohibited in cafes, restaurants, clubs and bars in France; but it doesn't mean you are not allowed to smoke in the streets! (I can see the happy smoker smiling!)And in order to do so, the city of Paris makes available these pocket-ashtrays with a "pretty" Mairie de Paris logo!So now you want to know where to go to get one of these, right?It isn't said on paris.fr but I found on another site that says "these pocket ashtrays will be distribute in 4 emblematic places within Paris during two weekends and the project will be repeated on Fall 2008."If you have more info, please go ahead! More About: Funny , Free , Offers , Pocket
Paris shopping at Rue de Rennes
2008-01-10 13:11:00 One more hotel from Ruyi Paris Hotels participates to the Second Edition of Soldes By Paris: the hotel Best Western Aramis Saint Germain.This hotel is located right on Rue de Rennes, a very popular Parisian street known for its numerous stores. The idyllic place to shop during the sales!The Best Western Aramis Saint Germain offers 40% off on the public rate of the double room, meaning 99? for the room night. And the breakfast which usually costs 12? is free! Trust me, you are going to need vitamins to going shopping in Paris!This a 3 star hotel offers you the best technology (flat screen LCD television, Wi-Fi, satellite, Canal +, Canal satellite ?). More About: Shopping
Mika in Concert in Paris
2008-01-09 17:34:00 Do you know Mika ? Of course you do!Ok, don't scream out or jump too hard on your bed.... MIKA IS COMING TO !!!!I know, I understand how exciting it must be!It will be on the 4th of July at the Parc des Princes; don't forget to buy your ticket.Just for the pleasure of eyes and ears, here is his first hit! More About: Music , Concert , Paris , Cert
Stay in Paris in a former Franciscan monastery
2008-01-07 15:51:00 If you liked the "Soldes by Paris " concept, you might want to know that Hotel Saint Paul Rive Gauche is part of the hotel partner with the city of Paris in this second edition.The 3 star hotel Hotel Saint Paul Rive Gauche located in the 6th arrondissement offers to its guests 3=2: if you book a hotel room for 3 nights in a row, the third night is free!Don't forget to mention the code "Soldes by Paris 2008" to get the promotion.This charming hotel is part of the Romantic Circuit (see previous post for more info Sales in Paris). Its oak beams and stone walls combine with antique furniture to provide a warm and welcoming family-like atmosphere with a touch of luxury. Franciscan monks used to live here in the past!Book the Hotel Saint Paul Rive Gauche on Ruyi Paris Hotels. More About: Stay , Aster , Mona
Sales in Paris
2008-01-07 11:19:00 More than 1500 shops, nearly 500 hoteliers, restaurateurs aligned themselves with the 2nd edition of ?Soldes by Paris ?.The ?Soldes by Paris? helps you to enjoy the Parisian sales in a different format than going from store to store but take the time to enjoy the French capital and do not rush too much because you have 5 weeks anyway.In 2008, Paris offers a wide variety of ideas and shopping trips around 5 theme:The Chic circuit, which is the embodiment of the art de vivre,The Trendy circuit, pointed gathering shopping, trendy places, trendy galleriesThe Odd circuit, funny and unconventional: unclassifiable,The Romantic circuit, for shopping lovers and tips,The Creative circuit, for tourist artists and creator discoveries.To discover Paris in all its glory shopping and its way of life, you will receive:A Welcome Pack, consisting of a bag, our guide ?Soldes By Paris? and preferential offers (of vouchers for massages, benefits across the partner restaurants?). These packs will be distr... More About: Sales , Cool
Two Days in Paris coming out on DVD
2008-01-04 11:54:00 Do you remember the excellent movie "Two Days in Paris "?The DVD is coming out in France on January 23rd.If you haven't watched it, here is a quick synopsis:Marion is a French photographer who pays a two-day visit to Paris with her neurotic American boyfriend Jack. Once they arrive there, they will have to face some challenges such as meeting Marion's parents and several of her ex-boyfriends. (Wikipedia.org)The storyline might seem familiar but this movie is anything but franco-american cliche. It is just how things happen in France and how people behave. It is actually very realistic and can be seen as an interesting movie from a sociological aspect.Some details:- Marion's parents in the movie are Julie Delpy's real parents and they are actors.- Julie Delpy wrote the script, made the movie and produced it.- She has wanted to go behind the camera for years but she couldn't find a topic that would find enough investment so she decided to tell a story she knows very well since she... More About: Movie
My name is Bompard, Eric Bompard
2007-12-11 10:53:00 My name is Bompard, Eric Bompard.Sounds familiar? It is a name of a French store selling only cashemere clothes. Soooo chic and French, right?They are settled of course in France, some countries in Europe and in China too. If you don't live in any of these areas, then you can still order online.If you like the ads, you should know the illustrator is called Carmen Huerta and is from Spain. she worked for others brands and her art work is available on her website. More About: Store
A hotel close to Pere Lachaise Cemetery
2007-12-10 13:14:00 And this week, the hotel we picked is .... the Hotel Armstrong!This recently renovated hotel represents excellent value for its quality services and you know how expensive Paris can be, well this hotel is different!If you wanted to stay there on December 23rd, it would cost you only 62EUR*! Interesting, hu?!The hotel is located in the 20th arrondissement, where the famous Pere Lachaise cemetery is. It's probably the most visited graveyard in any Western city, the vast Père-Lachaise features literally thousands of often elaborately-decorated graves separated by narrow lanes and avenues. The roll-call of famous burials includes: Chopin, Champollion, Sarah Bernhardt, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Proust, Balzac, Colette, Molière, Jim Morrison ...The hotel has a direct metro access to the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées, and a fast train service to Disneyland Paris.*Rate available at the exact moment, the blog entry was written. This rate is subject to change. More About: Close
Gift List from Ruyi Paris Hotels Christmas 2007
2007-12-07 15:30:00 Because Christmas is coming very soon, here is our selection of gifts!Don't thank us, it's our pleasure:)Model card (Vaux le Vicomte) 4.5? SiteChocolate Paris ian Monuments 10? SiteMaille mustard red fruits 3? SitePetite recolte Nicolas (wine) 2.40? SiteMoleskine Paris Citybook 16.95$ SiteEiffel Tower Earings 10$ SitePink apron Paris 32$ SiteParis wall stickers 70? SiteNespresso Machine (because Georges Clooney is so sexy) 149? SiteL'Occitane oil bath 14.50? SiteParis Daily Photo Calendar 15.96$ Site More About: Hotels , Gift , List
Short Story About Restos du Coeur
2007-12-05 11:28:00 The Restos du C?ur is a French charitable organisation which activity is to distribute food and hot meals to the needy.It was founded by the French comedian Coluche in 1985. The first of the Restos opened on December 21st and soon multiplied all over the country.The goal of the founders was to give away 200,000 meals per day; 8.5 million alone were distributed the first winter.The initiative was supported by a song written by the songwriter and singer Jean-Jacques Goldman called 'Les Restos du C?ur'. A televised show allowed the organisation to collect several million euros each year.In 2007, 81,7 millions meals have been served which is very worrying.Source: wikipedia.fr More About: Story , Restaurant , Coeur , Short , Short Story
Parisian metro will run late
2007-12-03 16:47:00 Starting on December 7th, the metro service will be extended by one hour on Friday nights, setting the arrival of the last metro at its terminus at 2:15am.Compared with 1:15pm now-a-day. This schedule will be identical to that on Saturdays and celebration days that benefit from the extension of service since December 2006.These evenings, service is enhanced with a metro average every five minutes from 9pm and every ten minutes from 0:30am.The STIF believes that the results of the traffic "show the interest of Ile-de-France inhabitants for these new schedules, evaluating averaged 37,000 entries in the metro network between 1:15 and 2:15, while the evening traffic has increased by 69,000 trips on average compared to 2006.Thanks to catirebcn for the photo More About: Metro , Late
How to enjoy Christmas lights in Paris
2007-11-30 10:29:00 We decided to launch a new label in the Ruyi blog: the hotel of the week!For the first one, we chose Hotel Elysees Mermoz, a 3 star hotel located between the Champs Elysees and the Faubourg Saint-Honore.We picked this hotel because it's the perfect place to enjoy the Paris ian Christmas lights on the Champs Elysees. The has also been recommended by the ?Guide des Hôtels de Charme? since its 1st edition, 22 rooms and 5 suites so you can find exactly what you want!This is the kind of typical and authentique hotel in Paris.You can either book on the blog or on the Ruyi Paris Hotels site. More About: Enjoy , Lights , Christmas Lights
Organic Christmas 2007 in Paris
2007-11-29 11:23:00 Remember my previous post about Christmas lights on the Champs-Elysees?Well I feel in mood to talk about Christmas in Paris because I have to admit, it's a great city to spend this time of the year. People are happy and nice, weather is cold enough so you feel it's Xmas time but not too cold, shop windows look great ...If you are around Paris from December 7th to December 9th, go to Espace des Blancs Manteaux. Opened from 11am to 8pm, at the Noel en Bio (Organic Christmas) you will find only organic things, from cosmetics to food, passing by clothes, healthcare or gifts for Xmas.Cherry on the top of the cake.....the entrance is free!Espace des Blanc-Manteaux48, rue Vieille du Temple75004 PARISMetro: Saint Paul More About: Green , Store
Champs Elysees goes green on Christmas
2007-11-26 15:13:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-travel.blog spot.com/2007/11/champs-elysees-goes-gree n-on-christmas.html'The lights of Christmas and New Year on the Champ s Elysees will be using for the first time this year,energy efficient bulbs, from November 26th to January 20th, a longer period than usual covering the winter sales.From the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, about 2.4 kilometers, over 415 trees in the rear will be decorated with crystals or "dynamic flash," says the mayor of Paris.A total of one million points of light, almost eight times more than in past years, will decorate the trees in the most beautiful avenue in the world.For the whole French capital, more than one hundred squares and streets will be illuminated, double the previous year, according to the council.The mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe will launch the illuminations on November 26th at 06.00pm.Via Yahoo! Actualités.Thanks very much to wilf for the great photo. More About: Green
Paris $99 Contest just started!
2007-11-22 16:04:00 The first session of Paris $99 Contest is over but don't worry a new contest has just started today!All participants get ready to share with us your most frugal Paris tips!
Ski Resort in Paris
2007-11-22 10:45:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-travel.blog spot.com/2007/11/ski-resort-in-paris.html 'Holidaymakers, visitors and Ile de France residents, take note: the slopes of the winter sports resort at the Stade de France will be opening soon!The ?resort?, which has opened every winter for the past 5 years, is a very popular venue for winter fun in the city...A few years ago, the organisers came up with the brilliant idea of opening a proper ski resort 15 minutes from the heart of Paris to allow people to hear the call of the mountains and discover the joys of winter sports.The event has proved to be extremely popular these past few years: over 50 000 visitors flocked to ?Milka Rêve de Neige? every day in 2006.Initially meant for families lacking the means to take a skiing holiday in the Pyrenees or the Alps, ?Milka Rêve de Neige? has in fact been such a success that the organisers have introduced two separate sets of opening hours, for charities and the general public respectively, to ensure ... More About: Resort
Is Paris clean or not?
2007-11-20 10:04:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-travel.blog spot.com/2007/11/is-paris-clean-or-not.ht ml'On November 21st, the city of Paris re-launches its campaign against - all kind of - carbages in Paris.They chose to do promote cleanliness on a funny ton, just like the previous campaign.First one-> My owner booked me a round-trip to the recycling center on paris.frSecond one-> I am a garbadge, I deserve to go to the bin.Third one -> Every left foot would tell you: more and more dog owners clean up dirts in the street.The fine is up to 183? if you are caught not cleaning after your dear dog.Well, it could seem expensive but you need to know Paris has been consider as the "City of dog poop" of many years but it's getting much better now and you don't need to watch your feet all the time, while walking in the street.What do you think? Do you think Paris's cleanliness has improved or not? More About: Heritage , Clean
You can't miss that store in Paris!
2007-11-19 11:11:00 Have you heard of Lilli Bulle? If not, it's a shame but no worries it isn't too late!Lilli Bulle is an adorable store in the 11th arrondissement, on 3 rue de la Forge Royale.They sell objects and clothes for kids at the store.But the two girls - Anne Christelle Beauvois and Anne Rodes - also have a blog.The store was opened on September 2000 and the first blog entry is from March 2005, so quite early for a French blog. The blog is called it the Blogobulle!You can buy, order, discuss and comment the objects online.Very convenient for those who can't come to Paris to shop. There are pictures of the items and you can ask all the questions you want.They also sell handbags for grown-ups like us.This is the place to go for your Christmas gifts! More About: Store , Miss , French Artists
Best baguette in Paris
2007-11-16 11:05:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-travel.blog spot.com/2007/11/best-baguette-in-paris.h tml'On March, every year there is the Concours pour la Meilleure Baguette de Paris (contest for the best baguette in Paris).In 2007, the winner is Arnaud Delmontel. He though it was a joke when the Paris Mayor Assistant announced he was the winner.I need to mention it's a big deal here! Last year, the winner got his baguette sales increased by X10 and icing on the cake, he gets to provide for a whole year, bread to the Elysees Palace! It is the official residence of the President of the French Republic, where the president's office is located, and the Council of Ministers meets. Big deal, I told you!Monsieur Delmontel owns two boulangeries in Paris: rue des Martyrs et rue Damrémont, in the 18th arrondissement.Making baguette is a real art! Bonne Baguette!Thanks to ...Antonio... for the great shot. More About: French People
Games to learn more about France
2007-11-15 11:08:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-travel.blog spot.com/2007/11/games-to-learn-more-abou t-france.html'Sylvie de Soye has created a range of educational games for people of all ages. Learn about French history, French painting, ... international music and architecture and interesting Paris walks through games like Memory and Happy Families.Each game comes with a booklet full of anecdotes and snippets of information about the game?s contents. These entertaining and original card games make the perfect gift, as they are sold in pretty painted boxes.Hope you will enjoy it!Via parisinfo.fr More About: Games , France , Heritage , Franc
I'm on strike, you're on strike, he's on strike
2007-11-14 10:56:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-travel.blog spot.com/2007/11/im-on-strike-youre-on-st rike-hes-on.html'It seems that November is a month of discontent in France (feel the irony?!).Indeed, last month there was a strike from the SNCF (rail network) and RATP (metro network ? Paris only). It lasted about 2 days.Tomorrow will start a strike by the same people: SNCF and RATP. It?s renewable, meaning that it can last a looooong time. These people are unhappy because the government wants to modify their pension. The last time they tried to do so, it was in 1995 and the strike lasted an entire month! Yeah, that?s right!But there are not the only ones on strike. Let?s have a look?On November 14th, EDF-GDF (the electricity and gas company) will be on strike. To protest, they might cut off the power on their protest day. Renewable too.The Opéra de Paris whose employees are concerned by the new government?s reform will be on strike too. They will cease all the representations. The Comédie Français... More About: Strike , French People
Same Paper Play Again
2007-11-13 11:59:00 "Same Paper Play Again" is a new design object brought to us by the French designer Clement Eloy.Because recycling is a responsible and major act for our planet the artist find a less boring way to do it. It's even fun.Via 18h34.com More About: French Artists
Viaduc des Arts - A garden in the city of Paris
2007-11-12 10:47:00 Viaduc des Arts is one of these places that we don't talk about enough and it's a shame because it's awesome! That's what I think everytime I pass by there.In the early 1980's, rather than destroy a work of art and erase the capital's industrial memory, the city of Paris decides to build a planted promenade of 4,5kms where the old Paris-Bastille railroad used to be during the XIXth century.In 1990, Paris decided to conduct all operations related to rehabilitating the Viaduc; a project centered around the theme of artistic professions and building several "real estate islands" with living spaces, businesses and offices.It's a 3,7 hectares between Bastille and Reuilly, centered around the old SNCF Viaduc.There are 2 restaurants, 2 parkings lots, a 1,5km promenade - called la Promenade Plantée - and 45 amazing working studios.Since the rehabilitation of its vaults and the creation of the Viaduc des Arts, the Avenue Daumesnil became a prestigious window of the French art's craft... More About: Garden , City , French Artists
Bruce Springsteen in Paris - Concert
2007-11-09 11:47:00 He is the hero of ordinary people struggling through life, the resounding voice of an angry America. The ?Boss? is back...Bruce Springsteen is known worldwide by his nickname, ?The Boss?.His career embodies the American dream. His is the story of a young man growing up in urban, working class America who achieves his aim of becoming a major rock star through sheer dint of will and perseverance.Emotional versatility is his greatest strength: he sings of sadness in ?Streets of Philadephia?, tragedy in ?The Rising? and pride in ?Born in the USA?.Bruce Springsteen and his long time mates in the E Street Band will be performing their new album ?Magic? at the POPB in December.The concert is sure to be an explosive one, not least because Paris ian audiences have by no means forgotten past performances by ?The Boss? in their city.December 17th, 2007 @ Palais Omnisport de Paris BercySource: parisinfo.fr More About: Concert , Cert
The site Paris.fr has a television
2007-11-08 12:17:00 The city of Paris has a website very well done and updated daily. I recently realized they also have a Paris.fr television!!All the videos are uploaded on dailymotion, so you either watch them on the video's site or on the Paris's site.The quality is good, much better than a lot of videos you find on these kind of sites.The topics are from the different festivals and activities found in the city, to how to get online in Paris, and an interview of a French actress... The topics are so broad that you will probably find the one you are interested in.Unfortunately, all theses videos are in French.But I found a solution for my dear English speaking readers.The same site (paris.fr) offers a tour - yes in English - of the Hotel de Ville (Townhall).Quite exclusive I must say!:) More About: Television , Cool , Site , The Site
Paris $99 Contest!!
2007-11-07 16:45:00 Share your most frugal secrets with us on how to have a grand time in Paris while staying on a $99 a day budget.Our task for you, our savvy travellers?Send us specific information for the best way to spend 24 hours in Paris for $99 or less. All submissions must include:- Place to stay (not the metro stations or under a bridge!) with proof of price- 1 meal (fast food such as McDonald?s does not count)- 1 cultural activity (the lesser known, the better)Submissions will be judged every two weeks on originality and accuracy of prices. Remember that the budget is meant for one person only and accommodation prices cannot be divided (i.e. $100/ room for 2 = $50/person).To participate to the Paris $99 Contest .Feel free to grab a badge to spread the world with our contest!Good luck to everyone and may the best participant win!
Parisians can be friendly
More articles from this author:2007-11-07 12:55:00 If you are about to visit Paris and want to try a new experience, Paris Greeter will help you enjoy Paris as Parisians do.The Paris Greeters are local Parisians who volunteer their time to share with visitors the districts of Paris they know and love so well. They will introduce places and insights into Parisian life that are not always found in the published tourist guides.They are not professional tour guides but enthusiastic, friendly individuals with knowledge of Paris who will accompany you on a visit of the city, without charge, as a friend would.PARISIEN D'UN JOUR, PARISIEN TOUJOURS is a non-profit making organisation offering a free service to visitors.This organisation implements the program: Paris Greeter, as many other cities do, in order to welcome visitors with a free service. See Global Greeter Network.Thanks to Luke Robinson for the great shot. More About: Friendly 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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