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Edited by Linda Thalman
Tennessus Castle – Château de Tennesus
http://www.tennessus.com/
Bed and breakfast vacation rentals and the self-catering West Tower. Magnificent 14th-century castle complete with moat, working drawbridge, arrow-slits and battlements.

October 2011 Issue 164

bonifacio corsica Linda Thalman 2011 Bonjour from Paris France,

True to form, the weather in late summer and early autumn in the Paris region is warm and sunny.

Work in the vegetable garden, mowing the lawn, pulling up weeds, watching the first leaves turning color and regretting the longer lazy days of full summer at the moment is what I'm up to.

Have been busy with more traveling and oh what a lovely trip we had.

France and Italy from mid-August to the end of the month was pretty special.

We rarely go away in August, but a week of camping on a boat sailing around Corsica and Sardinia was exceptional.

I do wish to emphasize that being on a small sailing boat is camping... not much space, small kitchen, one toilet... and oh, I won't go into how that works... but, what great weather, calm seas, extraordinary bays and views and stories.

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Totally redecorated in 2008 by a French designer, this very Parisian apartment is in a Listed Conservation Area, an elegant 19th-century Haussmann building in the 16th arrondissement.

This issue of Paris In Sites Newsletter includes:

  • Les Baux-de-Provence France
  • Montparnasse Paris
  • Corsica France
  • Castles, Prestigious Property, Homes For Rent - Hotels/Restaurants
  • Vacation Apartments for Rental in Paris
  • Hotels in Paris & France
  • Travel & Leisure Services
  • Services, Products and Organizations
  • Paris Museum Information
  • Volterre-Fr: Teaching & Learning French & English
  • Catching the Limit By Mark Thalman
  • Paris Fractional Ownership
  • Poetry.us.com - Anthology Edited by Mark Thalman

    Remember: Stories, reports and articles that are 'timeless' are placed in the appropriate topic, i.e. restaurants, castles, manor, hotels, apartments, museum and museum tips, weather, sports, food and wine, travel tips, etc. all in the Paris In Sites Newsletter web site.

    Be sure to consult any topics of interests for archived articles.

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    http://www.chateaudelacaillotiere.com/

    Set in a very elegant park, this private family home is decorated exclusively with fine antiques. Guests will have the exclusive use of the castle which sleeps 13.

    1 Les Baux-de-Provence in France
    By Linda Thalman

    Having visited les Baux in 1976 it was really a long time ago that we'd been there and it was amazing to wander about trying to remember what we'd seen before.

    In 1976 we stayed in a small hotel in the valley, paying triple our student budget at the time.

    This trip it was totally the luck of the draw... we arrived around 18:30 after an eight-hour drive from Boullay. Our stay was short... just over night but we enjoyed sunset and sunrise. Perfect.

    It was 13 C upon leaving the 'north' and down 'south' it was 35 degrees... that means hot!

    We zigzaged up the roads to Les Baux and, thanking our lucky stars, the parking closest to the village was libre and it was just 200 meters from the Hostellerie where we stayed.

    provence france Linda Thalman 2011 The Tourist Office was already closed and we'd not booked ahead.

    Well, Hostellerie de La Reine Jeanne had a room for 70 euros with a gigantic patio. The patio had a view to die for and was three times the size of the room.

    What views -- the old town, the valley and almost all the way to the Med..

    Dinner on the patio at the Hostellerie was perfect and the service absolutely tops.

    Les Baux is not all that big... 900 meters long and 200 meters wide. You can visit in a couple of hours easily. However, if the temperature is in the mid-thirties in the middle of August and there are a zillion other tourists... well, you see what I mean?

    If visiting in the high season, arrive VERY early and I mean very early to see the sun rise and find a close parking spot. It is 'touristy' but what a pretty village. Just enjoy.

  • Hostellerie de la Reine Jeanne
    Grand Rue
    Hostellerie de la Reine Jeanne

  • Les Baux de Provence - Tourism office, official web site

    Restaurant Review Paris in sites newsletter France Linda Thalman Montparnasse - Paris
    Linda Thalman

    One part of Paris that you might not know to well is around Montparnasse.

    Montparnasse has an office tower building built in 1973... the only tall one in the confines of Paris.

    Do spend some time visiting this non-touristy part of Paris which administratively is in the 6th, 7th, 14th and 15th arrondissements.

    When coming by car, we use the underground parking lot of the Tour Montparnasse.

    When coming by metro, you'll pop out of the tube and be on the Place 18 Juin 1940.

    There's a nice shopping mall under the Tower, the Montparnasse Train station is near by, the rue de la Gaite, the Montparnase cemetery, rue Raspail Boulevard Edgar Quinet are all close by.

    Cinemas, restaurants, little shops, book stores, theaters -- it's a hustle bustle kind of place.

    I find it a very lively part of town with a good touch of Parisian life where Parisians have coffee at the cafes, enjoy drinks at the bars and take in life day and night.

    Paris in sites newsletter France Linda Thalman Corsica - France

    You just must include Corsica in your travel plans. You'll need a bit of time and a car to get around, but it will be well worth it.

    On this trip we arrived in Bastia by ferry from Genoa and headed off to Calvi straight away.

    The drive through the mountains and on to the coast was stunning. Over hill and dale, around corners, down and up curves with grab the door grip before it is too late kind of driving.

    bonifacio corsica Linda Thalman 2011 And stop now so I can take a photo, says Pierre. Then stop now again for another great view or pull over to let the speeding locals pass us by. We're tourists, thank you very much, merci, gracias, Danke!

    In Calvi, of which I have a superb poster by Jose Lorenzo, we booked into our hotel and headed for the port.

    The main street is a real tourist avenue, I must say.

    At the port, as the sun was setting, we had a long drink and just relaxed in comfortable blue cushions as the heat was finally cooling off. Ouuf.

    I wasn't too keen on climbing the stairs to the old town at 7 p.m., but good thing we did.

    While the old town is not overly quaint, we found an especially nice restaurant with a view on the bay which was so pretty!

    The next day we took our time, driving up and down the central mountains of Corsica on our way to Corte in the heart of Corsica.

    With great luck we parked a few meters from the Hotel du Nord on the main street of Corte late in the hot hot hot afternoon.

    Great advice from reception said don't even think about driving to the upper town... it's just a 10-minute walk.

    Taking the local advice, we did just that and hurried to visit the Regional Museum before it closed.

    The next morning we left early to get to Bonifacio for our ferry to Sardinia.

    It was a piece of cake and we enjoyed the views of the bay and dozens and dozens if not hundreds of pleasure craft and tourist boats zipping in and out of the narrow bay.

    There were some super big yachts

    5 Castles, Manor Houses, Prestigious Property, Homes for Rental & Hotels/Restaurants

    You can get to all the castles by TGV - France's high-speed train - from Paris and/or Charles De Gaulle airport and they are all exquisite... really outstanding. Do book early!

    Château de Tennessus in English and French
    http://www.tennessus.com/
    Email: tennessus@wfi.fr
    Telephone from outside of France: +33 5 49.95.50.60

    The Château de Tennessus Enjoy the marvelous bed and breakfast rooms or relax in the self-catering apartment at the medieval Château de Tennessus. Swim in the pool, fish in the moat, explore the beautiful region of Poitou-Charentes, near Poitiers.

    Château de Ranton in English
    http://www.rantoncastle.com/
    Email: paola.butler@gmail.com
    Telephone from outside of France: +33 1 47.52.19.04

    The Château de Ranton The magnificent 14th-century Chateau de Ranton offers two beautifully-furnished self-catering apartments for weekly rental, each with two double bedrooms, as well as three separate double rooms with en suite facilities. Ranton Castle has an outdoor swimming-pool and large gardens. The château is located in the Loire Valley in France.


    Château des Barrigards in English
    http://www.chateaudesbarrigards.com/

    barrigardscastle france The Château des Barrigards was completely renovated in 2007-2008 to bring it to modern standards, while keeping the original château atmosphere. Beautifully decorated and furnished with 18th-century paintings and furniture, Barrigards Castle is suitable for sophisticated wine and art lovers who want to find a typical French château to spend some valuable vacation time while visiting the Burgundy region in France. The castle, just 2 kilometers from Beaune, is on the route of the grands crus wines heading for Dijon. Barrigards castle is available for rental by the week all year round and ideal for six people.
    Email: barrigards@aol.com
    Telephone in France: 06 87 20 11 33
    Telephone from outside of France: +33 6 87 20 11 33
    Telephone in the USA: 917-602-9717

    Château de Biron - Le Prieuré in English & French
    http://www.leprieurebiron.com/

    Le Prieuré du Château, located in the village of Biron, was built in the early biron castle france years of the 16th century. The village of Biron is ideally situated for discovering the many historical sites dotting the Dordogne. Le Prieure is a lovely luxury Bed and Breakfast, with high ceilings and large rooms. The entire house has been lovingly restaured to a high standard of comfort and elegance. Le Prieure offers its guests 4 spacious bedrooms, 1 suite and a 2-room apartment, all with en-suite bathrooms. All our bedrooms are large and have been decorated with great care and attention de details . Each room has a sitting area where you can make use of the tea and coffee making facilities provided. All are equipped with safeboxes and cooling fans for the summer. Our spacious en-suite bathrooms have bathrobes and hairdryers.
    Email: leprieurebiron@yahoo.com
    Telephone in France: 09 60 47 46 07
    Telephone from outside of France: +33 9 60 47 46 07

    Château de la Caillotière in English
    http://www.chateaudelacaillotiere.com/
    Email: info@chateaudelacaillotiere.com
    Telephone: +44 (0) 207 584 9626

    The Château de la Caillotière Le Château de la Caillotière, set in a very elegant park, is a private family home, decorated exclusively with fine antiques. Guests will have the exclusive use of the castle which sleeps 13. The Château is situated between two beautiful cities: Angers and Nantes (with an international airport). You can choose to relax on the estate, cook like a French chef in the brand new kitchen, play tennis, have the kids befriend the ponies and enjoy the swimming pool or take in a round of golf, some wine tasting and explore the many castles of the Loire Valley.

    Château de Challain in English and French challain castle france
    Château de Challain – Challain Castle France

    Welcome to the Château de Challain, your destination for a Royal chateau experience in France. The Château de Challain offers an ideal spot for your holidays, whether you are looking for a bed and breakfast or a venue for a castle wedding. Old world charm and luxurious suites await our guests to give them the full experience of chateau living. Guests marvel at the cuisine that Château de Challain has to offer. With an on-site chef, a full wine cellar and fresh regional produce, every meal is a new opportunity to savor the best tastes of the Loire Valley.

    Château des Condé – Condé Castle France
    In English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Swedish
    http://www.wedding-chateau.com/

    conde castle france Celebrate your romantic wedding at Château des Condé in Vallery, just one hour from Paris (in north Burgundy) from 3:00 pm until noon the day after. Exclusive hire for 2-3 days, with the church, accommodation on the grounds, sound system and torchlight candles on the grounds. Open year round. Two very large rooms (230 square meters each), rose garden, the Pavilion with its grand bassin water feature are the perfect place to express your love.

    Château de la Flocellière in English and French
    http://www.flocellierecastle.com/
    Telephone from outside of France: +33 2 51 57 22 03
    Email: flocelliere.chateau@wanadoo.fr
    Château de la Flocellière

    This medieval castle is in the Loire Valley Region and is absolutely perfect for large weddings or receptions - up to 300 people. The château has 6 spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms. The Keep and Pavillon Louis XIII can both also be rented by the week for up to 20 people.



    Château Lagorce in English
    http://www.vacationchateauforrental.com/ lagorce castle france
    Château Lagorce, available for vacation rental, dates back to the 15th century. It is just 25 minutes from Bordeaux in southwest France and is perfect for you holiday stay. The castle accommodates up to 40 people in 15 en-suite bedrooms and is for rental in its entirety. The château, including all bedrooms, has been renovated to its original style yet with modern bathrooms and kitchen appliances. Enjoy a luxury vacation that will make you and your guests feel like lords and ladies of the manor, all set in 29 hectares of lovely woodland and prairies.

    Château de Launay in English
    http://www.chateaudelaunay.com/
    Telephone in the USA: +1 218 724 6994
    Email: 6mckee@msn.com

    Château de Launay Launay Castle in France comfortably sleeps 16 people in the château and 2 in the guest house. Enjoy the large swimming pool, explore the many castles of the Loire Valley and return to the castle each night. The château is in exquisite condition with well-furnished rooms and each bedroom has a private bath. This beautiful château in France is available for rental by the week.

    Château Pechrigal in English and French
    http://www.chateau-de-pechrigal.com/

    Luxury bed and breakfast accommodation or rent the entire castle for your wedding or unique vacation. Located in the heart of history rich Quercy and Perigord, the totally Château de Pechrigal renovated XIVth century Pechrigal castle will be your ideal home for exploring all archeological and historical sites which abound within 30 minutes. With sixteen bedrooms in the castle itself, all tastefully decorated with style furniture, bathroom en-suite with Jacuzzi tubs, and other amenities such as telephone, internet, etc, the Pechrigal castle is perfect for accommodating groups of 10 to 40 people in utmost comfort and refinement. With miles of jogging tracks in the 100-acre park, a lighted tennis court, sauna, fitness center, hot tub and a huge heated swimming pool, the Pechrigal castle will satisfy even the most demanding sport minded visitor. Whether you come for a day or for a month, you will want to come back.



    Manoir de la Motte – France in English & French
    http://www.lemanoirdelamotte.com/ in English & French
    Email:manoir.de.la.motte.lfv@wanadoo.fr
    Telephone from outside of France: +33 2 37 37 51 69
    Cell Phone in France: 06 22 15 00 70

    Manoir de la motte france manor house Manoir de la Motte is a romantic and elegant 19th-century home restored with great refinement where you'll experience the "vie de chateau". The manor house has a 3 hectare park planted with century-old trees which is a haven of calm and authenticity. You'll have an ideal base to discover the Perche, a beautiful and unspoiled regional park and it's perfect for a visit to Chartres with its gothic cathedral and stained-glass windows. Visit as well Maintenon and Anet castles, Versailles, and the Monet gardens at Giverny. The historical city of La Ferté-Vidame is just a kilometer and half away.

    6 Apartments for Rental

    Do book early!

    Paris Vacation Apartments (in English)
    http://www.parisvacationapartments.com/
    Email: pva@wfi.fr
    Paris Vacation Apartments is dedicated to giving you a real Paris living experience and unique vacation, one that you would never have staying in a hotel. Eleven beautifully furnished luxury apartments await you.

    Rendez-Vous à Paris (in English)
    http://www.rendez-vousaparis.com/
    Lovely Paris apartments in central chic combining charm and every modern amentity these Paris apartments are close to monuments, tourist sites and convenient to Métro stations, bus lines, restaurants and shops. Choose your location – the Champs-Elysées, Louvre & Opera, the Marais, Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Eiffel Tower or the Ile Saint-Louis.

    See also Visiting Everything in the 6th and 5th Arrondissements in Paris
    http://www.parisinsites.com/paris3days/home.html
    for a travel article by Linda Thalman when staying in one of Rendez-Vous à Paris' beautiful apartments.

    Ah Paris - Short Term Vacation Apartments
          http://www.ahparis.com/
    Ah Paris offers hundreds of vacation apartment rentals in Paris from 3 nights to several months. We have a wide choice of furnished apartments throughout Paris designed to fit all budgets. Whether for business or vacation travel, Ah Paris has the ideal Paris flat rental for you.

    Rental France in English
    http://www.rental.com/
    Rentalfrance offers a selection of chic Paris apartments, all in excellent condition and equipped with complete and modern appliances. Most of the properties have air conditioning and an elevator in buildings with more than 2 floors. The apartments are all located in the center of Paris in the safest and most convenient areas. The rates are very reasonable and the manager offers you personalized service. For a flawless vacation, stay with Rentalfrance. You'll have nothing else to do but enjoy Paris.

    Holiday Velvet - Paris Apartments & Vacation Rentals (in English)
    http://www.holiday-velvet.com/paris/
    Holiday Velvet are specialists in short-term vacation and holiday rentals in Paris and worldwide. If you’re looking for that perfect property – apartments, hotels, villas, B&B – Holiday Velvet will provide you with that personal service you deserve. For more information or to book, call +44 208 123 5035 or email info@holiday-velvet.com

    A 1 Rentals in Paris (in English)
    http://www.rentals-paris.com/
    Our Paris apartment rentals are all chosen for their location, comfort level, proximity to landmarks and public transportation. Our rental rates are all-inclusive and we always make sure that everything is perfect for our guests. All of our Paris apartments include local telephone access (i.e. internet access) at no additional cost. Our Paris apartment rentals are beautiful, well furnished Paris apartments, all located in the heart of the best areas of Paris.
    Own your own Parisian apartment... Rentals in Paris can represent you in finding the perfect Parisian apartment including the real estate issues, negotiating with the seller, handling the legal aspects with the Notary, presenting you with banks and overseeing renovation work for you, making the entire process easy - and then you'll have your keys in hand.
    Email: coopergl@gmail.com

    A La Carte Paris Apartments (in English)
    http://www.alacarte-paris-apartments.com/
    Planning a trip to Paris France? Try our luxury Paris apartments and experience the Parisian way of life, in the heart of the most central and sought-after areas of the capital. Enjoy Paris à la carte, service included.

    An Apartment in Paris – Book A Flat (in English, French, Spanish)
    http://www.book-a-flat.com/
    As a specialist in furnished apartment rentals, Book a Flat proposes a wide range of studios and flats in the best quartiers of Paris. Discover our attractive apartments, all renovated to contemporary standards and tastes. Available to rent for the medium and long term. Visit our site to easily find your apartment.

    Accommodation in Paris – Hotels and Apartments (in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch)
    http://www.all-paris-apartments.com/
    With over 800 apartments, hotels and bed and breakfast online, All Paris Apartments caters for all types of visitors: from holiday-makers to business travellers, for stays from 1 night to 1 year. All properties come with detailed descriptions, photos and maps, so finding the ideal accommodation in Paris France to suit your needs is made easy. Book online and get an instant confirmation.

    Apartments Roquapart Paris (in English, French)
    http://www.roquapart.com/
    We offer you a large selection of ready-to-live-in apartments in the best quarters of Paris France and Neuilly. Minimum stay one month. All our furnished apartments are well located near bus or metro stations, well designed and fully equipped, with an excellent quality to price ratio. Ask us for more details and availability. Call: +33 (0) 1 46 22 15 12

    Apartments for Rent in Paris – Paris Housing Services (in English, French)
    http://www.paris-housing.com/
    Whether you’re looking for a furnished or unfurnished accommodation in Paris for your studies, work or simply travelling, Paris Housing Services have a wide choice of exclusive properties on offer. For a studio flat, classic apartment, private house or even a house boat on the Seine river, we invite you to review our listing of properties in Paris on our website. Our agency is located in the 7th next to Eiffel Tower - Metro: Ecole Militaire. Tel: 33 (0) 1 45 55 21 37. Email: info@paris-housing.com

    Apartments Paris – Lodgis Paris France (in English, French, German and Spanish)
    http://www.apartment-paris.com/
    LODGIS agency offers over 3,500 furnished apartments in Paris, from one week to one year, from a studio to 5-room apartments. On the website, you can choose your apartment according to your favorite area, your rental dates and your budget. Then you can visit the apartment on our web site and see photos of the apartment of your choice. The Lodgis team speaks 7 languages and welcomes you from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Information and booking by phone: +33 (0)1 70 39 11 11

    Eiffel Tower - Paris Apartment 16th (in English, French)
    http://www.parisrental3ruedeseaux.com/
    Short stay apartment in Paris 16th, 5 minutes from the Eiffel Tower.
    Totally redecorated in 2008 by a French designer, this very Parisian apartment is in a Listed Conservation Area, an elegant 19th-century Haussmann building in the 16th arrondissement. The Seine is at your doorstep; it's just a 3-minute walk to the Trocadéro Gardens and a stone's throw away from the very lively rue de Passy, with cafés, bistros, supermarkets, bakeries, chemists and a nice open air market. The apartment has been tastefully furnished with a mixture of family heirlooms, designer furniture and contemporary art by the French artist, Marie-Alyette. It is complemented by lovely wooden floors, marble fireplaces, high ceilings, cornices, beautiful large windows and a balcony. The spacious living and dining room seats up to 6 people. Enjoy the separate fully equipped kitchen. The master bedroom, second bedroom and main bathroom face the courtyard.

    France Appartements - Paris Apartments (in English, French)
    http://www.rentapart.com/fr/paris/apartments/
    http://www.rentapart.com/

    We offer fully furnished apartments designed for elegant living in Paris France. For a few nights or several weeks, all our apartments are located in the most desirable and prestigious areas of the Paris: Champs Elysees, Trocadero, Saint Germain des Pres, Opera and Le Marais. All apartments have a real kitchen and an elaborate decor. Enjoy great comfort and full privacy in a Paris apartment with France Appartements. Instant availability and easy booking with the web site.

    France for Rent (in English)
    http://www.FranceForRent.com/
    We offer you a superb selection of Paris apartments for corporate and vacation rentals in the heart of Paris: Ile Saint-Louis, Marais, Saint-Germain des Pres, Latin Quarter, Champs-Elysees and Montmartre. Our stylish accommodations combine modern comfort with the old-continent charm as well as designer deco. View our video tours, pictures and full description. Call our multilingual team 7 days a week in the US: (866) 4-FRANCE or +1 (415)642-1111. Check-in anyday, including Sundays and Holidays.

    Montmartre Studio Lofts (in English)
    http://www.montmartreparis.com/
    Our luxury Paris apartments - studio lofts - are located in a very trendy neighborhood called So-Pi (South of Pigalle) out of the tourist area, yet within a five-minute walk of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. Choose from luxury, romantic or feng-shui apartments in Paris France.

    Paris Accommodation with CitybaseApartments.com (in English)
    http://www.citybaseapartments.com/france/paris-accommodation.php
    Over 200 individual serviced apartments available to search through and choose from, all within the city centre. We hope you enjoy your serviced accommodation in Paris.

    Paris Attitude (in English)
    http://www.parisattitude.com/
    Email: info@parisattitude.com
    Looking for a Paris apartment? Paris Attitude proposes furnished rentals in Paris offering a large range of Paris flats centrally located with competitive prices. Properties featured by Paris Attitude are available for short or long term rentals in Paris. Our apartments are fully equipped high quality flats ready to rent for business or vacation trips. These luxury residences are completely furnished and ready to let for business or holiday trips. We provide personalized service and competitive prices in Paris France.

    Parisian Home (in English)
    http://www.parisianhome.com/
    Parisian Home is a short and long term rental agency, specialized in tourism and corporate travel. Excellent quality-to-price ratio, all our apartments are fully furnished, supplied with an equipped kitchen, household linen and telephone. Compared to a hotel room the rent of a Parisian Home apartment is very attractive. We offer many accommodations in Paris – from studios to 3 bedroom apartments.

    Private Homes - The Art of Living in Paris (in English)
    http://www.private-homes.com/paris/
    Private Homes offers a collection of fully furnished apartments and B&Bs in central Paris for vacation, short- or long-term rentals. All these privately owned homes are selected with great care, to reflect Parisian culture and to let you experience the city as an insider. Stay with us and enjoy the Parisian lifestyle at its best. You will save money compared to the cost of a hotel. And you will enjoy comfortable accommodations and complete privacy. Our team is dedicated to making sure our customers' expectations are met. We will ensure that you will have an unforgettable stay in Paris.

    Welcome2France - Paris Apartment Rentals (In English)
    http://www.welcome2france.com/
    Welcome2France offers exquisitely furnished apartments in the most charming areas in Paris and on the Riviera. Our luxury apartments have been elegantly furnished to meet the highest standards for short-term luxury rental accommodations – from a single guest room in a luxury flat to a fabulous Provencal loft. With Welcome2France you'll feel at home and enjoy your apartment in Paris or on the Riviera as if it were home.

    6bis Hotels in Paris & France

    Do book early!

    Hotel Britannique – Paris France in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
    http://www.hotel-britannique.fr/
    20 avenue Victoria, 75001 Paris - France
    Phone: +33 (0)1 42 33 74 59
    Fax: +33 (0)1 42 33 82 65
    Email: mailbox@hotel-britannique.fr

    Hotel Britannique Paris France The 39 soundproofed rooms in the Hotel Britannique are equipped with bathroom or shower, direct-dial phone, internet access, minibar, TV with international reception, safe, hair dryer and broadband internet. Located in the historical heart of Paris, it is ideal for visiting the Louvre, les Halles, le Marais, Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain-des-Près as well as the Ile de la Cité and the Latin Quarter. All the hotel rooms have air conditioning and there is WIFI and flat screen Sony TV in each room. Do ask for our promotional rates depending on the season.

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    Formavision
    http://www.formavision.com/
    Email: formavision@easynet.fr
    Visit Formavision web site to see their new DVD training films in English
    http://www.formavision.com/newvo.html
    Visitez le site de Formavision pour voir leur nouveau titres DVD en ligne
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    8 Travel & Leisure Services

    Alliance Travel Agency - Paris France
    http://www.alliancetravelagency.com/
    Email: reservation@alliancetravelagency.com
    We offer professional in the travel industry and individuals a different kind of incoming French travel agency. We can handle every aspect of your trip - from guided tours in and arond Paris, picking you up at the airport with our own fleet of luxurious minivans and limousines, booking your hotel room or apartment at a very advantageous price, making restaurant recommendations and reservations, purchasing Paris museum passes as well as tickets to concerts and shows, making arrangements for spas and golf outings.

    French Links Tours
    http://www.frenchlinks.com/
    Director: Rachel Kaplan
    Email: kaplan@club-internet.fr
    Consult travel planning expert Rachel Kaplan and her French Links Tours menu of deluxe tours such as gastronomical Paris, architectural Paris, literary Paris, Jewish Paris, gardens, antiquing, a day of Parisian chic and savoir-faire, little-known museums in and around Paris, Loire Valley châteaux and gardens as well as tours in and around London, England.

    Airport Connection - Airport Shuttle Services
    http://www.netcapricorn.com/clients/airportconnection/wfi.htm
    Basic door to door shuttle service (transfer may be shared) or VIP private transfer door to door service. All shuttle services are available without a hotel reservation.

    Aquarelle - Flower Bouquets France - USA
    http://www.netcapricorn.com/clients/aquarelle/pis.htm

    AVIS Car Rental
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    Evening in Paris
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    What to do in Paris in the evening? Book a restaurant or a cruises on the Seine. Reserve a Paris cabaret – Crazy Horse, Lido, Moulin Rouge and Paradis Latin. Book an evening visit guided tour in a coach with Cityrama or Paris Vision or comfortable visits in a mini-bus with Paris City First or Paris Vision Plus.

    France Cruises
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    France Golf Tours
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    France Montgolfières - Hot Air Ballon Rides
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    9 Services, Products, Organizations and Business to Business

    Multi Services Mesnil - Paris
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    Email: msm@wfi.fr
    Phone from outside of France: +33 1 56 26 57 57
    Starting your business in Paris? Need a Paris address for your company? MSM can help you set up your company and assist you in the day-to-day running and expansion of your business in France.

    11 Museum Information
    Paris Museum Links
    Linda Thalman

    Visit the museums of Paris with links to them here:

    Paris Museum Links

    The permanent collections are often the most interesting to visit.

    Special exhibits will be an 'add-on' to your ticket in most cases.

    Note: The Picasso Museum is still closed for renovation.

    12 Volterre-Fr
    Teaching & Learning French and English
    Edited by Linda Thalman
    News & Links
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    There are more than 100 pages of information and resources in Volterre-Fr for learners and teachers of French and/or English as a foreign language.

  • For language learning resources for French, start here:
    http://www.volterre-fr.com/francophone.html

  • For language learning resources for English, start here:
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    paris in sites Catching the Limit
    By Mark Thalman
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    catching the limit by mark thalman Catching the Limit by Mark Thalman, from the Northwest Poetry Series, is yes, written by my brother and I unabashedly mention it and hope you'll buy a copy.

    His poems "Born in Oregon", "Newport", "Oregon Rain", "Odell Lake", "Eagle Rock", among others certainly have personal memories for me.

    I'm so proud of my brother and I'd also like to share two quotes about Catching the Limit.

    "Your collection is alive all the way through: I got a great read out it! Certain things stay with me, especially -- the trip over Highway 20, and the sun through the high church window when the blast clears..."
    William Stafford, Poet Laureate of the United States

    "No one understands better than Mark Thalman the "ancestral messages" of landscape in his native Oregon, gathered here from a lifetime of attentiveness. Like river stones in a jar of water, glistening in the sun, his poems remind us of what endures. They will hold you steady, return you to the origins of wonder."
    Ingrid Wendt, Editor, From Here We Speak: An Anthology of Oregon Poetry

    Do visit the Mark Thalman web site.

    Paris in sites newsletter France Linda Thalman Paris Fractional Ownership - Paris Property
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    It's a hot topic in property circles. Does fractional ownership ring a bell?

    paris building 2nd arrondissement Whether it does or doesn't, if you would love to own part of a property in Paris, you'll want to be in touch with Glenn Cooper.

    Glenn regularly contribues mouthwatering reviews of Paris restaurants - and he is also a long-time expert on Paris rental property and property investing.

    Glenn writes:

    "As one of the owners of our upscale fractional ownership properties, you will select a specific, permanently assigned usage period during which the residence will be exclusively yours for as long as you own the property. You may choose four consecutive weeks, or two periods of two weeks each.

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    Paris in sites newsletter France Linda Thalman Poetry.us.com - Today's Poetry for Today's World
    Anthology Edited by Mark Thalman
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    Poetry.us.com publishes major and regional poets from around the US. The poets choose their most famous or favorite poems for the web site. There are poets' photos, writing tips, poets commenting on their own work, and short biographies of each poet. The anthology is edited by Mark Thalman.


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