Thursday, November 8, 2007

In the neighborhood...

Best Bar for Left-Bank People Watching - Le Bar du Marchè

Bustling bar/cafè in the heart of St. Germain des Pres at the busy intersection of Rue de Seine and Rue de Buci. A great place to hang out and watch chic Parisians go about their day at the Cours de Halles fruit and vegetable market, the famous Paul's bakery, and the fresh seafood and flower markets on this street that is the epitome of Paris life. The waitstaff is flirtatious and charming in their French country-style t-shirts, brown and blue overalls, and trademark caps. 75 rue de Seine, 6e.

Websites - General information

Paris Notes magazine: http://www.parisnotes.com/index.html

Paris Convention and Visitors Office: http://en.parisinfo.com/

Trip Advisor Forum: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g187144-i13-Ile_de_France.html

igougo site: http://www.igougo.com/travel_guide-l595-Paris_tourism.html

Paris Escapes: http://www.parisescapes.com/paris_before_you_go.html

NY Times: http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/europe/france/paris/overview.html

Rick Steves: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/france/france_menu.htm

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Attractions

Sights to see:

Eiffel Tower: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/

Notre Dame: http://www.cathedraledeparis.com/-Francais-

Jardin du Luxembourg: http://www.senat.fr/visite/lejardin/recit/index.htm

Museums:

Museums of Paris site: http://www.museums-of-paris.com/

Museum Pass: http://www.parismuseumpass.com/en/home.php

Musee d'Orsay: http://www.musee-orsay.fr/

Louvre: http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en

Musee Rodin: http://www.musee-rodin.fr/welcome.htm

Centre Pompidou: http://www.cnac-gp.fr/Pompidou/Accueil.nsf/Document/HomePage?OpenDocument&L=2

Transportation Links

RATP: http://www.ratp.fr/

Gard Karlsen Trip Reports

This guy has been everywhere!

http://gardkarlsen.com/

Apartment details

75 Rue de Seine

Map: http://www.parisaddress.com/paris-apartment-rental/qs.php?map=SEIN75

Pics: http://www.parisaddress.com/details/photos.php?id=153&l=en

Street view: http://www18.mappy.com/sidz/7bklGKcXHMn21w/z?out=2&xsl=phototour&comefrom=map&x=2.337005275876126&y=48.85396624055964

Agency: http://www.francehomestyle.com/

Agency page for 75: http://www.francehomestyle.com/properties/detail.php?name=Rue+de+Seine&prop=P6_0111

Pictures

The Kingsley's went to Paris, and stayed near where we will be staying - http://web.mac.com/sarahwillica/iWeb/Paris/Welcome.html

Flickr user srtotty has some good pics -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13012417@N07/

Raison d'etre

I created this blog to store links and other notes related to the honeymoon, because there's so much to keep! (I'd put it on www.ruqsaq.com, but it's not ready yet, and probably won't be until after the honeymoon.)