Banks are generally open weekdays 9am-noon and 2pm-5:30pm. Larger banks don’t close for lunch. Some are open on Saturday mornings. MANY GUIDEBOOKS SAY...
Author - Heather Stimmler
Like any great world capital, Paris has many classical music venues of all sizes, where concerts are performed throughout the year, as well as world-class...
Market Streets & Outdoor Markets Note: There are over 75 neighborhood markets in Paris. Check here for the complete list from the Mairie (City Hall)...
All of the clichés about dogs in Paris are true: the French love their canine friends!
Are the French rude? First of all, I don't think one should ever characterize an entire nation as being "rude" or "friendly". That's just silly. But the...
Opéra Garnier Place de l’Opéra, 9th M° Opéra Tel 08 92 89 90 90 This beautiful theatre is home to the Ballet de l’Opera and is devoted almost exclusively to...
Whenever people ask me about the best time to come to Paris, I always say “now”. Paris is certainly much nicer when the weather is...
Using Your Laptop If you bring your laptop to France, you’ll need an adaptor plug (French outlets accept the rounded, two-prong plugs) and possibly a...
One look at a map of Paris and it will be immediately clear why even the locals often need help navigating the tangled web of streets dating back two millennia...
All you need to know about the currency used in France, and how to get it.
Emergency Numbers These numbers can be dialed toll-free from any phone: General Emergency 112Police 17Ambulance (SAMU) 15Fire 18 SOS burns (Hôpital Cochin) 01...
Dream of being a writer in France? There’s quite a few of us expat writers making a living as writers and journalists over here, and many more who come...
