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Paris Breaks with Holiday Inn

Do you prefer your Paris breaks with more of an international standard feel and all the modern luxuries of a big well known hotel chain? If so you might consider the Holiday Inn at La Villette, Paris for the full … Continue reading

01. November 2009 by Andy
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Paris breaks in the 7th

The chances are that nearly all first time Paris breaks cover the 7th arrondissement, largely because of the iconic Eiffel Tower which dominates both Paris itself and the idea of Paris so it’s an aspiration which simply has to be … Continue reading

18. July 2009 by Andy
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Restaurant VAT cut boosts Paris breaks

As of 1st July 2009, VAT on all restaurants and cafes in France has been cut from 19.6 per cent to 5.5 per cent, a huge reduction leading to big savings for consumers. This translates into a saving of approximately … Continue reading

02. July 2009 by Andy
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St Germain Paris Breaks – 6th Arrondissement

Paris 6th Arrondissement – St-Germain, Luxembourg The last few Paris breaks I’ve taken I’ve always stayed in the St Germain area, at least for part of the trip. I know my way around, it’s convenient and there’s always something to … Continue reading

28. June 2009 by Andy
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Ile de la Cité Central Paris Breaks in the 4th

Paris Breaks in the 4th Arrondissement Ile de la Cité, Ile St-Louis and Beaubourg The fourth arrondissment of Paris has everything and more for central Paris breaks. This area is geographically and historically the whole reason why Paris exists where … Continue reading

15. June 2009 by Andy
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Eurostar now even greener than flying

It seems obvious that rail travel must be more efficient than air travel right? So why are some airlines able to offer ridiculously cheap headline prices for international travel? Well there are two reasons. One way they fund the flights … Continue reading

30. May 2009 by Andy
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La Tour D’Argent Restaurant in Paris

La Tour D’Argent is a fine restaurant in Paris. The 1867 Universal Exposition brought to Paris some of the most celebrated and important people in the world – heads of state, artists and all kinds of French and foreign personalities. … Continue reading

28. March 2009 by Andy
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Paris Breaks with Free Bicycle – Vélib

Vélib, Paris Originally uploaded by batigolix After arriving by Eurostar or other means, Paris breaks are usually spent wandering around the city on foot supplemented by rides on the metro or bus. Here’s a way to discover other parts of … Continue reading

13. January 2009 by Andy
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Disneyland Paris breaks with 2* hotel – July/August £102

One Day entry into Disneyland Paris with 2 nights in a two-star Hotel, from £102.00pp The above offer is available for weekdays and weekends, with no restrictions right through July and up until 31st August 2008. At Disneyland Paris they … Continue reading

11. July 2008 by Andy
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The Picasso museum in Paris

The Picasso museum – for art lovers Paris breaks When the Picasso museum in Paris first opened it was launched as a “museum for Picasso’s Picassos,” and that’s exactly what it is. The French state acquired the world’s greatest Picasso … Continue reading

06. July 2008 by Andy
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