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About Genevieve
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I live in Paris and I usually know what happens in my town concerning museums, theatre, music but also where to have a great hot chocolate or a nice walk in town. I have no direct knowledges for hotels (except their site).

   

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trains to Nevers from Paris11/17/2009
  Q: we willbe travelling from Ireland to Beauvea Airport and want to konw how; what train station the ...
  A: from Beauvais, you can take the shuttle to Paris. I do not know any hotel in Nevers In Paris, you ...
Paris over Christmas Holidays11/17/2009
  Q: I will be travelling to Paris with my husband and two teenage children arriving December 22 and ...
  A: The area is OK. It is a popular one with a lot of metro and bus. I am pretty sure that the ...
Information about Travel companion10/31/2009
  Q: How are you?Hope you are doing well.Iam 23 years old guy from Italy.I am planning to visit Paris and ...
  A: here are some franch websites that can help you the poitn is they are in french language ...
Toulouse to Sarlat,Beynac and Les Eyzies by public transport?10/25/2009
  Q: Is it possible to get from Toulouse to Sarlat and tour around from Domme to St Leon and the above ...
  A: I assume you can find some autobus and train for instance from Toulouse to Sarlat, you have to take ...
Parisian breakfast10/19/2009
  Q: Can you tell me what the typical Parisian breakfast consists of? Also, do people in Paris eat light ...
  A: usually, breakfast is coffee, bread with butter or jam. Sommem children eat corn flakes. If you ...
Christmas and new Year in Paris10/17/2009
  Q: Bonjour. I will be visiting Paris arriving dec 23 and leaving Jan 5. Is there anything to do on ...
  A: on Crhitmas day, maost of the museums are closed but you can enjoy the settings of the departmetn ...
Chansons....10/15/2009
  Q: I will be in Paris from the 17 to the 25th of January 2010.. I have been searching for almost a year ...
  A: the easy one : you do not nned a car in Paris, except if you want to go out of town. Even for ...
Dinner Christmas eve and Christmas Day 0910/12/2009
  Q: My husband and I will be traveling to Paris over Christmas. Can you recommend restaurants for ...
  A: it depends what price you want to put on it. One of my best meal was at Hotel meurice (around 200 € ...
Transport options from Airport (Gaulle) to Latin Quarter9/14/2009
  Q: There will be 9 adults, 4 children (ages between 10-15) and two babies. What would be the easiest ...
  A: I think that a minibu will be easier just check that they accept 15 persons and their luggage I ...
cheese farm/factory tour from Paris - Metz8/19/2009
  Q: My girlfriend and I will be in Paris for a few days. I'll have to drive from Paris to Germany so ...
  A: Brie cheese is mainly around the city of Meaux which is on your way between germainy and Paris but ...
Loire in 3 days8/18/2009
  Q: I am traveling to France by myself (the last minute my French speaking friend refused to go). I am ...
  A: I think Tours is more interesting than Blois a yout trip base. It is easy to take a train from Paris ...
email address error8/16/2009
  Q: G -- sorry! I just sent you a question but used an incorrect email address for your response! ...
  A: hopefully, the copy/paste is working on this website... I think that you can buy them in the main ...
RER to Versailles8/16/2009
  Q: I understand that I can purchase tickets to tour Versailles at particular RER stations in Paris. ...
  A: I think that you can buy them in the main RER station such as Invalides, St Michel, Etoile or Auber. ...
Pairs to Italy to Greece (hopefully!)8/11/2009
  Q: My friend and I are traveling to Paris the second week of September and will be there for 2 to 3 ...
  A: The best way to go to milan ot Venice is to take the train (www.voyages-sncf.fr) or find a lowcost ...
bus or train?8/6/2009
  Q: What is the best way to travel from Arles to St. Tropez area? Bus ? train ? rent a car ?
  A: by train you have to change at Marseilles and take a train to St Raphael and then boat or bus to St ...
Paris in December8/4/2009
  Q: We are planning a trip to France and Italy next December. We are at odds as to when is the best time ...
  A: I think that Paris willl more approporate than Italy for CHristmas becasue alot of things are closed ...
french people8/1/2009
  Q: I am saurabh from india. I have got an admission in EDHEC france for MIM program. I want to know how ...
  A: First congratulation for your admission. Edhec is a good business school which is located in a nice ...
From Budpest to Paris7/30/2009
  Q: Genevieve, Pls help me! My travel plan: 8/19 afternoon or night-->departure from Budapest to Paris ...
  A: Have you check the bus http://www.eurolines.fr/?lang=ENG it coulsd be less expensive but take ...
Dog7/30/2009
  Q: I have been drawing up plans regarding taking the car by train to the south of France...this ...
  A: You can take a dog with you on the train but you cannot leave it in the car. if your dog weighs less ...
Honey Moon7/23/2009
  Q: I hope you can help, we are getting married next July and we would like to go to France for our ...
  A: I would recommend to stop in Brugundy for instance at Vezelay. It is beautiful village. you will be ...
Wedding Anniversary7/21/2009
  Q: My wife and I are travelling to Paris in October for our 25th wedding anniversary. I would like to ...
  A: on the catholic side, it could be pretty difficult, because they ussually do not od this kind of ...
paris hotels7/17/2009
  Q: am going to paris and want modern airconditioned room in hotel not too expensive - also would like ...
  A: your quesiton is not enough precise. I do not know what you mean buy not expensive. Anyway, on hotel ...
driving northern france7/17/2009
  Q: My mom, daughter and I are arriving in france early August.(around 11:30 am) We are renting a car at ...
  A: I am not sure where you will land on. If it is Paris, you can take a late lunch in Lille and visit ...
train zones in Paris7/9/2009
  Q: We have got a Paris Visite Pass for public transport within zones 1-6. I am having trouble finding a ...
  A: I am sorry, but it will not be possible. The paris pass is for parisian traffic. Rennes is france ...
Paris & Mt St Michel7/9/2009
  Q: My husband and I are coming to Paris in September for just 5 days. We would like to go to a cabaret ...
  A: On my opinion, I prefer Moulin Rouge than Lido because the set is bigger and the theater is more ...
April in Paris with an infant6/25/2009
  Q: My husband, my infant son, and I will be traveling to Paris next April. Can you provide any ...
  A: You can try some quiet restaurants or large ones such as diner en ville (rue pierre demours) or ...
Visiting Paris in December6/19/2009
  Q: Good day, I am planning to visit Paris with my family of five from 20 to 26 December. I would like ...
  A: Good Morning the weahter could be cald and rainy as It could be cold and sunny (I mean around 0 °c) ...
VERNON TO VENICE6/17/2009
  Q: MY FRIEND AND I ARE BACKPACKING ROUND EUROPE STARTING PARIS GOING ANTI CLOCKWISE TO DUSSELDORF AND ...
  A: to visit Giverny, you have to schedule a day . If you train to Venice is late on the evening, it ...
metz to paris international airport6/15/2009
  Q: I need to know about available taxi services for travel from Metz to Paris International airport ...
  A: It is not a good idea. I have no idea about the price and if it is possible. Mets is 400 km from ...
where to have a nice breakfast6/10/2009
  Q: I'm travelling to paris along my two kids , thogh the brekfast is served at the hotel where we stay ...
  A: you can try the cafe that is at the croos of rue de courcelles and boulevard de courcelles, if it is ...
PARIS-VENICE or PARIS-Switzerland5/30/2009
  Q: In between June 15-25, I, my wife and our 11 months old baby are planning a 6 days trip to Paris ...
  A: Venice is a must see, except if you want to enjoy some mountains hikes. I would recommand Venice. ...
bistros5/7/2009
  Q: I have a question about traditional French bistros. I live in the United States and there are ...
  A: You have 2 kinds of bistrot the usual one, that you do not find a lot in Paris but moslty in others ...
Paris to Barcelona5/6/2009
  Q: my friend and i are thinking of driving from Paris (driving there from Calais)to Barcelona and were ...
  A: for sure, the car is the easiest way but not the shorter one. It will take at least 1 day from Paris ...
France in September5/5/2009
  Q: I'm visiting France at the end of August through to September for approximately 4 weeks. I'm a 33 yr ...
  A: 5 days in Paris is great 3 days in Brittany is Ok Loire Valley : you have 2 stays there at leas 2 ...
mobile phone4/23/2009
  Q: Bonjour: My daughter will be studying abroad in Paris beginning August 2009. She will need a mobile ...
  A: there are some mobile phone with cards, no subscrption is needed. you can check on the following ...
South France - Greece trip4/10/2009
  Q: I just came across you while typing in Nice - Athens... and wow, this sit is such a wonderful site. ...
  A: try the website for lowcost http://www.lowcost.fr/ (this is the french one) the best way is ti take ...
France3/28/2009
  Q: I am planning a trip to Paris, Moet and Chandon, Provence and Normady out of London. I am wondering ...
  A: I suppose that by moet et chandon, you mean Reims in Champagne the best way is the train. for riems ...
2 week France vacation with rental car3/27/2009
  Q: We are planning a 2 week trip to France, flying into Nice and spending 2 days along that coast ...
  A: maybe you can try from avignon a stop at Beaune, wonderful town in Bourgogne, Blois and Chartres and ...
paris vacation3/23/2009
  Q: I'm going to Paris for a week on end of may 2009. This is first time in Paris, any good advise? ...
  A: the first advice : the best way to vsit Paris is to walk a lot on the piers in the streets aroud ...
1 week in paris3/21/2009
  Q: I am Volunteer like you.I answer about Buenos Aires.A friends of mine will be in Paris the next may ...
  A: here a suggestion for you friend day 1 - ile de la cité - notre dame - lunch around St Michel - ...
Train from Nice to Interlaken3/20/2009
  Q: I like to go from Nice, France to Interlaken, Switzerland by train then 2 days later from Interlaken ...
  A: for France, you can book via http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ just input nice and interlaken, it will ...
Traveling by coach or train3/18/2009
  Q: I am planning to backpack through much of Northern France beginning Mid May. I will begin in May at ...
  A: I never used coaches but they are less expensive than train. http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ - for ...
Advice for Southern France places3/17/2009
  Q: I would like to spend 2 months in the summer somewhere in the Southern France, as close as possible ...
  A: You have 2 options either to spend the 2 months in a beach village such as Cassis, Sainte Maxime. ...
Localities in Paris3/10/2009
  Q: Hallo, My wife and i are staying in Paris for 7 nights from 4 May 09 before taking off on a tour of ...
  A: If you want to enjoy cafés, markets... I would recommens to find something around metro Ledru-rollin ...
Cafes3/9/2009
  Q: Bonjour, We will be in Paris in June, Staying in the 8th arrondissement. Looking for a local ...
  A: for a view, you can try the restraunt of the musée de l'homme and as specifically for a table on ...
Paris2/20/2009
  Q: My wife and I will be in Paris from April 16th through April 19th to celebrate the 18th birthday of ...
  A: you can try a restaurant with some singers such as "le bel canto" where some good singers sing some ...
Getting around Paris and eating out2/1/2009
  Q: My wife and I visited Paris last spring and absolutely loved it! We are going back in 2 weeks and ...
  A: When I go to Disneyland, I used to take the RER A and to buy tickets not a pass. The pass is ...
French Laces1/2/2009
  Q: I have a chance to go to Paris and i would like to find the shop that sell French Laces for my ...
  A: You can find somes laces near Marche st Pierre at Reines shop if you want something more luxury ...
clothes and shoes shopping12/8/2008
  Q: I have been told there is a shop or shopping place on quai de Chartrons in Bordeaux that has ...
  A: Bordeaux is far away from Nice or Aix, at least one day of travel. You cannot go there just for the ...
christmas 2008 in Paris11/15/2008
  Q: I have seen a number of posts regarding restaurants open for Christmas in 2007. Can someone update ...
  A: usually, if the restaurant still exists, it does not change the opening days. maybe you can check on ...
New Year in Paris11/4/2008
  Q: We will be going to Paris from 29 Dec to 3 Jan, so it will be here when we will have to celebrate ...
  A: bad news : everything is expensive on the 31th. the restaurants used to increase their price a lot. ...
December in Paris11/2/2008
  Q: I am a 29 year old Indian, living in Dubai. Me and my wife are visiting France for twelve days in ...
  A: The beginning of december is great in Paris, ther will be all the settings for Christmas in the ...
visiting france10/18/2008
  Q: Eze and maybe Remy.We plan to take the train into France but really don't know how or where to go ...
  A: Frist of all, you need a car. If you want to enjoy POrvence, you will have to go to villages and you ...
Paris to Nice8/20/2008
  Q: Myself and another friend who is also a physician are travelling to France for the first time. We ...
  A: On Sunday, there is no traffic jam in Paris. The 2 options are OK. I would choose Orly because you ...
Paris to Nice8/19/2008
  Q: Myself and another friend who is also a physician are travelling to France for the first time. We ...
  A: I think the price will be more or less the same Obviously you will see more countryside with the ...
Weather and Romance8/17/2008
  Q: My husband and I are coming to Paris in December... This is a second honeymoon after a deployment to ...
  A: in December, it could be cold , more or less the same than in Germany, maybe less cold. My favorite ...
Travelling from Calais to nice8/12/2008
  Q: My wife and I and our 16 year old son are travelling from Calais at 3pm on 20th August (the time the ...
  A: An itinerary could be From Calais to Blois woth a stop at Beauvis to visit the cathedral. on the ...
5 days in France8/11/2008
  Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Europe in October. We will join a 15 day 7 countries ...
  A: I have no idea for hotel. please look at www.traveladivosry.com, usually theire tips are ...
transit visa for france8/6/2008
  Q: i am on a south african passport, my flight leaves heathrow arrives in paris and have to catch a ...
  A: I think that if you are in transit you can go out of the airport. Anyway, 4 hours i snot enough for ...
travel suggestions on avignon and arles8/3/2008
  Q: I am going to France in a week with my friend and her parents. None of us have ever been to Europe, ...
  A: Q1 : the best way is to take a train to Avignon and then rent a car (if you want to see the ...
Paris and what other city ?8/1/2008
  Q: We wanted to see a little more of Paris and then some other destination in France. We just don't ...
  A: usually the weather in Loire Valley is better than in Paris. You can have several hours of rain but ...
Provence, France7/31/2008
  Q: I have just a few quick questions but before i shoot away i'll give u a lil background. So My ...
  A: Paris if you can wake up early once (i mean near 6.30), try to walk on the left bank, passerelle des ...
Paris and what other city ?7/31/2008
  Q: We wanted to see a little more of Paris and then some other destination in France. We just don't ...
  A: considering the time of your traval, I would recommend Provence to be sure to have a great weather. ...
Itinerary in Paris7/29/2008
  Q: Our 16yr old daughter & 18yr old boyfriend are going to France (first time for both). They are ...
  A: for transport, they need a pass. It is the cheapest way.. for evening, they can try jazz club in ...
public transportation south of france7/29/2008
  Q: I need to get from Marseille to Castelnaudary on 3 oct. 2008 (starting from 11:00) by bus / train ...
  A: you can use the train from Marseille to Carcassone and then from carcassone to castelnaudary. it ...
Driving from Rome to Madrid7/28/2008
  Q: I have picked up a new BMW in Munich and driven to Rome. We are planning to drive from Rome to ...
  A: I think 4 days is just enough I would see betwwen the 2 towns Firenze - for lunch Nice - stay for ...
Where to from Cannes?7/27/2008
  Q: I will be in Cannes on business late September. After my one week stay on business, I'd like to do ...
  A: Ther are some very nice thiongs to see, especially on september out of the holidays. I would ...
Paris & Lille7/26/2008
  Q: Our 16yr 10month old daughter is going on holiday with her 18yr old boyfriend to France in Aug 2008. ...
  A: I would recommand the 15th, 17th, and 9th disctricts for the hotel. I think you can find pretty good ...
Paris Trip7/25/2008
  Q: I will be in Paris from Friday 9/5 and leaving on Monday 9-8 at 550pm and having a very hard time ...
  A: Hotel de Vendome is located place vendome which is beautiful and closed to a lot of interesting ...
Money to live in France for 4 weeks7/25/2008
  Q: I live in Australia and am going to France from 24/09 to 23/10/08 staying with my parents. I'm not ...
  A: I understand that you do not include in this amount the hotel. for yourself, it will be enough for ...
Route from Calais to avoid Paris7/21/2008
  Q: We are travelling by car on 4th August from Calais to St. Julien de Lampon, Dordogne and would like ...
  A: it seems that the short way is via Paris (you can check on www.mappy.fr). If you want to avoid ...
Paris - Rome experience7/19/2008
  Q: I would like to take my fiance to Paris and Rome for his birthday. I would be leaving from Toronto ...
  A: You can split hald and half. Roem and PARis are two beautiful cities. to avoid to lost time, try to ...
I'm coming to Paris7/17/2008
  Q: I'm so glad I found someone that may be able to help me! You are an answered prayer hopefully. My ...
  A: no problem, do not hesitate to ask , it is a pleasure for me. if you want to check the way to go ...
I'm coming to Paris7/16/2008
  Q: I'm so glad I found someone that may be able to help me! You are an answered prayer hopefully. My ...
  A: If you want to to see the ocean, the best thing to do is to go to Deauville. It is a famous beach ...
How do I plan my visit?7/16/2008
  Q: My husband and I arrive into Paris on the 26th of Sept and depart by 1st of October. We want to see ...
  A: the best way is to spend 3 days in Paris from 26 to 29 and visit Le louvre and Versailles during ...
Mad Rush/Slow Strolls7/16/2008
  Q: I'll be visiting Paris, for the first time, in early September. I can only spend three nights in the ...
  A: "Before sunset" gives some great views of Paris. if you want to see some of them you can go to the ...
City or country side7/11/2008
  Q: We are travelling to france during october 2008. My husband will be doing business in Paris for one ...
  A: to my opinion, you have 2 choices either les chateaux de la loire, where you can sightseeing and ...
directions7/7/2008
  Q: i was wondering if you could help me with directions?! i arrive in paris late on wednesday and i am ...
  A: if you are alone, I would recommend to take a bus ratp to Opera and then either to take a taxi (it ...
1st time to Paris7/7/2008
  Q: Greetings My wife and me (both below 35 yrs) will be travelling to paris in mid July, staying in ...
  A: Helo Khazan take a pass for metro and bus zone 1 and 2. even if I recommad to wak a lot it will ...
bars/nightlife7/2/2008
  Q: Chere Genevieve, Je vais visiter encore la France 26 dec - 4 jan. Je serais a Paris pour <<New ...
  A: the most trendy seem to be Le baron and Le Mathis you can also have some good time at Alcazar ...
Itinerary for 7 nights in Paris - 3rd week August6/3/2008
  Q: I'm taking my family (2 teenagers 13 & 16) to Paris in August. We have 7 nights there, and an ...
  A: as must see or do Versailles or Fontainebelau - spend a day to enjoy the castle and have lunch in ...
Need Information of Lavender Field which very close to Monaco6/3/2008
  Q: My name is Windy, quite weird name isn't it? :-)Me, my husband and kid have plan to holiday in Paris ...
  A: the easy answer : take an early plane you will save plenty of time (train is more tnat 6hrs, plane ...
Restaurant for 50th birthday5/5/2008
  Q: Can you recommend a restaurant in Paris with nice food,not too expensive(about 70 euros for each ...
  A: You can try Balthazar - avenue Niel (10 mn walk from arc de triomphe) They have a terrace , the food ...
visiting paris5/4/2008
  Q: please can you give me some inside tips of where to go/eat/ drink/ be, and suck in the feeling of ...
  A: Hotel arts/academies is not far from Luxembourg Park, so it is nice if you want to enjoy some ...
trip to paris4/24/2008
  Q: Im traveing to paris this summer to take a french course, im staying for a month and I would love to ...
  A: The nice places to have a drink are near rue Oberkampf and around. il fyou stay during the summer, ...
Beauvais Airport and RyanAir4/23/2008
  Q: I will go to France in this May then go some other countries in Euro for tour. The most airlines I ...
  A: bad news I did not find a way more simple than the bus / rer /bus from courdimanche to beauvais via ...
carte orange4/22/2008
  Q: can I puchase carte orange pass at the charles de Galle airpot and where? does the carte orange ...
  A: carteorange is for people living in Paris. there are some formula for short stays that you will be ...
visiting paris4/21/2008
  Q: please can you give me some inside tips of where to go/eat/ drink/ be, and suck in the feeling of ...
  A: if you want some boho inside, you have to go at evening (not before 8.30 pm) to eat near rue ...
restaurants4/14/2008
  Q: We will be in Paris 3 nights in May..our first time...at the Hotel de Seine...do you recommend any ...
  A: there is a very good one near Odeon "comptoir du relais" you have to be ther at 9 pm or 12am if you ...
French Fun!4/9/2008
  Q: My twin sister and I (17) are going to France for the first time this summer for 1 month. We are ...
  A: First of all : the restaurants if you are ther on August, some will be closed. Anyway, you can find ...
barcelona to paris3/26/2008
  Q: i'll fly from houston to barcelona, and fly back from paris. i want to drive and return the car in ...
  A: If you have 7 days, you can try Barcelona-montpellier - visit this nice city Montpellier - Nimes ...
questions about our European vacation3/22/2008
  Q: My husband and I will be traveling to Europe for the first time this summer. We are so excited! ...
  A: Venice is a must see, especially for a first time in Europe There is a night train from Paris to ...
where to go that is not too full of tourists3/21/2008
  Q: Genevieve. My husband and I are traveling to Paris the first week of June. We're traveling with my ...
  A: You can't avoid tourists if you want to visit the main sopts such as Notre Dame, Le Marais, ...
trip to paris3/21/2008
  Q: My wife and I will be traveling to Europe for 2 weeks in May and will be in Paris for the first 7 ...
  A: the best then is after Paris, to go by train to amsterdam then by plane to nice,provence...(rent a ...
trip to paris3/19/2008
  Q: My wife and I will be traveling to Europe for 2 weeks in May and will be in Paris for the first 7 ...
  A: if I understand correctly, you have 7 nights after Paris You have to choose between london or ...
Paris to Nevers and Blois3/18/2008
  Q: We would like to know the best way and less expensive to go from Paris to Nevers to Blois Chambord ...
  A: I think tha tyou can find some organised day trip from Paris for exemple ...
Hello3/15/2008
  Q: Im Katelynn and i'm in the 9th grade at Oak Hill High School. I am doing a french project about the ...
  A: I do not know the exact number this in an interesting french website ...
Nice, France3/10/2008
  Q: 3 of us from Ireland travelling to Nice in Sept for 5 days. Would like to take a day trip to Italy ...
  A: it depends either you can rent a car and go to Turin, which is a nice town. or you can take the ...
St Ouen Flea Markets3/9/2008
  Q: I am planning a trip to Paris. The first part will be to Disneyland (travelling with 3 small kids). ...
  A: the best day is friday for the flea market or saturday morning (around 9am). It is opened from ...
Accommodation in Paris3/5/2008
  Q: I will be staying 4 nights in Paris in early April. We will be travelling with our 2 kids - one ...
  A: I think porte d'orléans is a bot out of center. I find an other website ...
denverrb@hotmail.com3/2/2008
  Q: ..my name is denver...tues i am going to paris, france...sorta on a whim....which hopefully wasnt a ...
  A: Just stick on the center of Paris. avoid the 13,19 and 20 districts. You will find some people ...
Chatelet3/1/2008
  Q: I am planning to visit Paris for 7/30 - 8/2 and staying at a studio apartment in Chatelet. How long ...
  A: trains are safe but avoid the evening. Try to choose on direct from Airport to paris Chatelet is ...
goodies from paris2/26/2008
  Q: i'm travelling to paris without my kids, but have naturally promised them something "good" when i ...
  A: for the young one, bring back a tshirt from french soccer teams : Paris St Germain (le PSG), ...
Paris Markets2/25/2008
  Q: Bonjour Genevieve, I will be traveling to Paris with students from our high school. I will be ...
  A: the best is the fela market at Porte de Saint Ouen. It is crowded, so try to go on Morning around 9 ...
Two weeks in the South of France2/12/2008
  Q: We will be in the South of France for around two weeks for a wedding taking place on August 8th in ...
  A: First of all, you have to book very quickly because August is the full season. I know that you ...
travel via train to Paris from Cerbere2/6/2008
  Q: I will be staying for two weeks in Sancerre, France with the closest train station Cosne-sur-Loire. ...
  A: I check on www.woyage-sncf.com you can try and input cosne and cerbere there is a night train, but ...
Travel from CDG to Auxerre2/4/2008
  Q: Bonjour Genevieve. We are three adults arriving at CDG at 1430 hrs (2:30 PM) and need to get to ...
  A: Actually there is an Avis agency at Auxerre, so you can rent a car at the ariport and let it at ...
barcelona to south france2/3/2008
  Q: I am from the U.S and I am taking a trip to Barcelona in mid March to visit a friend. I have never ...
  A: I think that the best way is either a direct fly to BArcelona or a flght to Madrid and then a flight ...
1st time in Paris1/31/2008
  Q: Genevieve, This is our first trip to Europe for our family of 6. We are going to Paris from London ...
  A: I do not like the tour thing. What I would recommend, is to take the first day a sight seeing tour ...
Teens in paris1/26/2008
  Q: We will be in Paris for spring break at the end of March. This will be a family trip, including two ...
  A: if they enjoy fashion, you can go to the musée des arts décoratifs to see the jewels (beautiful) and ...
Road trip UK to St Tropez1/22/2008
  Q: I am planning to hire a car in UK drive tunnel/Ferry to Calais overnight around Paris drive to St ...
  A: for the map, try www.mappy.fr, I have used it every time I travel to define a route. for the hotel, ...
France Vacation12/28/2007
  Q: We are planning a trip to France for our 20th wedding anniversary in early November 2008. Can you ...
  A: you do not give any idea of time I assume you will spend at least a week the weather could be so-so, ...
Marker zero in Paris12/23/2007
  Q: I am putting together a research project that centers on Paris. I remember seeing the "zero ...
  A: There is an explanation in http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_z%C3%A9ro_des_routes_de_France it is ...
Moving Around Paris12/22/2007
  Q: We will arrive at Paris Nord railway Station early in 2008 and will be staying at the Citadines ...
  A: There is a bus - line 39 direction Issy val de Seine - which go from Gare Du nord to Palais royal. ...
christmas in paris12/18/2007
  Q: my husband, 15 year old son and myself will be in paris from dec.22 until dec.31. i read that ...
  A: I am not familiar with this subject. So I can just send you some adress that seem nice Le Bon Aloi, ...
paris disabled access12/16/2007
  Q: Bonjour, Genevieve. I have a friend who will be visiting Paris with her elderly mother in May 2008. ...
  A: I am not sure what you mean by assitance if it is elevators, they do not exist a lot (only on RER A ...
Need Info12/1/2007
  Q: Myself and my wife are coming to paris for short duration of 5 days. Please suggest if we need to ...
  A: I would say to stay in Paris and spend at leat one day in Versailles. For my opinion, 5 days is fine ...
train to chatelet les halles in paris from airport10/29/2007
  Q: you have been so helpful. I would like to know what train I would take from CDG airport to Chatelet ...
  A: It is better to take a round ticket not for the price but to gain time when you will go back. All ...
distance10/18/2007
  Q: How far is it to Provence from C D G airport. Is provence a good place to take children under 10 ...
  A: Provence is around 4 hrs by TGV train 8 hrs by car from Paris (CDG is Paris airport) I think it is ...
PARIS RESTAURANTS OPENED CHRISTMAS DAY10/17/2007
  Q: WE WILL BE IN PARIS FROM THE 23-31 OF DEC. AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN ...
  A: You have to check in guide bood such as Guide Michelin. They usually indicate if it will be open or ...
seasons in france9/24/2007
  Q: can you help me with the climate and seasons in france decribing each briefly............ thanks ...
  A: thare are 4 seasons spring - usually cool and someimes rainy summer - hot (not this year!) and dry ...
paris over christmas9/16/2007
  Q: my family and I are going to be in paris this december 24th to the 29th. can you tell me if any of ...
  A: the museums, shops are closed on 25th. But you can see the shops windows of printemsp and galeris ...
getting ready to go to Paris9/14/2007
  Q: Genevieve, I've already sent you two questions, and wanted to add two more. I've never been to ...
  A: dress code you need a black pant or a chic jean and a dressy top (not lamé but silk or nice shirt) ...
tickets in Paris + food9/14/2007
  Q: We are coming to Paris for the first week of October. We would love to hear Seiji Ozawa conduct the ...
  A: I think there are some agencies in Paris that sell tickets. You have to ask to your hotel when you ...
French music9/9/2007
  Q: I'm have an assignment on French music I need to know about the instruments and the different ...
  A: yoru quesiton is too vast do you mean classical music, then it is pay in concert pop music, it is ...
restos sans tourists/mieux louer une voiture avant le sejour ou pas8/29/2007
  Q: Salut! Ma famille (9 personnes, dont 2 enfants de 7 et 9 ans), ira en France en juin 2008. Je ...
  A: Bonjour Kim Pour les locations de voiture, vous pouvez essayer www.autoescape.com en général c'est ...
France, Paria8/17/2007
  Q: I am helping my mom on planning her called "last trip to Paris" my mom is 65 but my father is 85 ...
  A: If they want to have a very good meal, they can try Hotel Meurice restaurant, it is a bit less ...
les champs au lysse (sp?)8/6/2007
  Q: Bonjour! Q'es-que sont les champs au lysse?
  A: I do no tknow les champs au lysse but there are "les champs Elysées" that are closed to what you ...
Paris museum passes7/28/2007
  Q: My husband and I are going to Paris in September. Some of our friends told us to purchase museum ...
  A: You can find the pass either at Fnac shops or in the museums I think it is interesting if you visit ...
Traveling to France7/2/2007
  Q: For years I have wanted to go to France, but I always put it off since I do not know the language. ...
  A: There is no problem to travel in France without speaking french as long as you say Bonjour, s'il ...
French Theatre6/25/2007
  Q: I am preparing a lesson plan for my students regarding the history of French theatre and the culture ...
  A: I just find some websites Thses are french websites. I hope you will be able to use them ...
speaking French in Paris6/18/2007
  Q: I was in Paris recently and tried so hard to be polite and fit in as much as possible. We tried to ...
  A: We say in french " il y a des idiots partout" : that can be translate as there are stupid people ...
what not to wear5/29/2007
  Q: I am going to Paris next month with a dance group. We are coming from Texas. Age range is 10 to ...
  A: Polo and khakis are fine. The only things to avoid is very relax and beach oriented clothes such as ...
Paris5/15/2007
  Q: Could you please tell me which arondissement is the address 72 Rue de Turbigo, Paris, 75003? This ...
  A: rue de turbigo is very closed from LeMarais. Some could say it is part of it. From Bercy station, ...
What to Wear5/14/2007
  Q: We are 50 (woman) and 60 (man), very young at heart, active, and not "over the hill" old people from ...
  A: Try to have simple and chic clothes. I mean , if you can avoid very comfy and old jeans, comfortable ...
transfer from Charles de Gaulle airport to hotel Odeon Michelette5/14/2007
  Q: What is the most trouble-free way to make this transfer. And which stop on the metro should we aim ...
  A: I assume you mean hotel michelet odeon , 6 pl de l'odéon The best solution will be to take a bus, ...
Paris for short stay4/27/2007
  Q: It is our first and unfortunately very short stay in Paris on the 8th through the 11th of May. It ...
  A: the best advice could be walk as much as you can and focuse a half day by district I think the ...
Paris with 3 kids4/3/2007
  Q: we are travelling to France in July and want to spend a day in Paris with our 3 children. 7,5 and 1. ...
  A: With kids, I will recommend La Grande Galerie d'Evolution or Le Musée de la Marine (for boys). To ...
Paris trip3/22/2007
  Q: Will be in paris for 2 weeks April 6th to 20th. Looking for fun stuff to do. Are there any wineries ...
  A: I think that maybe you can go to Reims (1hr train) adn try to visit a champagne cave I have found ...
waiter training1/12/2007
  Q: could you please give me more information on the "Ecole hoteliere"? ThanksWhat kind of training ...
  A: It exists different "ecle hotelière" in france You can look at the following websites (I found them ...
waiter training1/11/2007
  Q: What kind of training must French waiters undergo?
  A: it depends on what kind of restaurants they are working in. if it is summer restaurants small ones , ...
Christmas Eve - Restaurant in Opera area recommendations12/18/2006
  Q: Bonjour , We were able to get reservations at the Opera Bastille on Christmas Eve during the ...
  A: You really have to book as soos as possible. here are some restaurants near bastille petit bofinger ...
Trip to France12/18/2006
  Q: I am 17 years old, and I live in the United States. I have studied French in school for many years, ...
  A: For the manners, I can't give you a general answer but if you avoid to eat or drink outside in the ...
What to do12/17/2006
  Q: I'm going to be in Paris for New Years with my sister and a friend, any recommendations on what to ...
  A: Eveything is a bit expensive but if it is not rainy you can try to pique nique passerelle des arts. ...
Grand de Normandie Hotel Recommdation12/15/2006
  Q: Bonjour, our travel agent booked our hotel at the Grand de Normandie Hotel, 4 rue d'amsterdam, Paris ...
  A: I do not know it. It is near Gare St Lazare It is a good location : a lot of metro lines are there ...
Paris - Christmas Vacation12/15/2006
  Q: Bonjour Genevieve, It's nice to ask someone a question that lives in Paris. My husband, son and I ...
  A: Germany is not a good idea, you have 5 hrs miima by train. on 25 the, you can choose to walk in ...
france10/31/2006
  Q: hya i have a few questions to ask....what are my options in getting from Paris airport to St Tropez. ...
  A: I don't find a bus you can use plane to toulon , check air france website train TGV to Toulon , ...
Restaurant recommended10/3/2006
  Q: I will be travelling to Paris in Nov. 06 and will be there for a month. I would love to ask for your ...
  A: There are a lot of restaurants that I can recommend. less than 45 euros creperie (pancakes ...
Transfer from Charles De Gaul to The Latin Quarter9/24/2006
  Q: My wife and I are arriving from the US into Charles De Gaul airport on a Friday morning (9:45 am). ...
  A: The RER is a good choice for St MIChel because it is direct. At Roissy Airpot you must take a RER ...
Framing Businesses in Paris8/22/2006
  Q: My husband is an artist and will be showing some of his photography in Paris next Spring. We are ...
  A: I am not very familiar with this. Maybe you can try the websites pixmania.com fnac.com for the ...
kids accessories8/17/2006
  Q: I would like to purchase gifts for my 2 nieces while in Paris this fall. Olivia is 10 and Amanda is ...
  A: For my niece, I usually go to Etam - rue de rivoli Lollipops - rue du dragon Jouéclub - bd des ...
what to do8/12/2006
  Q: trying to decide what area to stay .....we have three nights in Paris (first trip to france). ...
  A: I wil rather go to Le Marais. You must choose a quiet street, it exists in this district and it is ...
Dress for Men and Airport Transfer8/9/2006
  Q: I just wanted to follow up with your suggestioins for my husband. Are jeans okay or should he ...
  A: I think the shuttle is the best option, The metro will be too complicated and Air france bus will ...
What to Wear8/9/2006
  Q: My family and I are traveling to Paris in mid-August. I am uncertain how to dress them. I know ...
  A: for everyone especially your girls, jeans and nice top will be Ok . Just avoid the baggy stuff or ...
Honeymoon in Paris7/14/2006
  Q: Hope you can help me out. We are getting married in december this year and plans to go on a ...
  A: I think you have to spend at least 3 days in Paris to really enjoy it. the best thing is to walk, ...
effel tower7/12/2006
  Q: I am going to be in Paris for our one year anniversary. I want to eat dinner at the effel tower on ...
  A: sorry for the delay the restaurant is Le Jules Verne the telephone number is 1 45 55 61 44 (add the ...
Honeymoon in Paris6/12/2006
  Q: Me and my future wife would like to honeymoon in Paris next July-August. We would like to stay in a ...
  A: I do not know some chateau, but you must check on the following website : ...
just curious2/27/2006
  Q: hey...thank you for your answer. One part confused me however. You stated that we "banned" french ...
  A: it was at the beginning of Irak issue. Some american politicians had suggested that the washiston ...
just curious2/27/2006
  Q: ..and for free at that! i have a unique question about women in france, perhaps its a myth, but i ...
  A: shave issue : you have mixed german and french women america vs France it is a bit more complexed ...
paris!2/20/2006
  Q: I am one of the greatest fans of Paris! I come from Greece, and I am 20 years old. I have already ...
  A: Do you check the lowcost airplane commpanies ? interail is anyway a good idea. If you comme on ...
night time in paris1/16/2006
  Q: Bonjour Genevieve! Can you recommend anything to do at night in Paris (Feb 18th-25th) Any concerts? ...
  A: for the concerts, either you book on advance via the websites of the theaters ...
Paris in February1/5/2006
  Q: We are travelling to Paris from the 18th to the 25th of February. Do you have any recomondations ...
  A: If the weather is cool, you can shop rue de Rivoli( not too expensive and rue de Seine (and around) ...
makeup in france,, why?10/29/2005
  Q: i'm trying to find information about why french men started to wear makeup + frilly clothing. ...
  A: to be honnest, I did not notice makeup on everyday men. It seems to be a veru fashionable trend for ...
how to prepare10/10/2005
  Q: i will be in paris on thurs. nov. 10, 2005. what is the weather usally like then? will i be ...
  A: do not forget a raincoat or an umbrella, it could be rainy and a bit cold. for a day the best thing ...
Buying Wine at the Outdoor Markets8/30/2005
  Q: Corrected e-mail address: h.e.mccray@att.net Three of us are celebrating our birthdays in Paris ...
  A: I don't think, the refill still exists in Paris except maybe in some specifs spots. You can try Le ...
Fashion...7/30/2005
  Q: Genevieve: While this may sound incredibly superficial, I'm going to be studying in Paris for four ...
  A: For the university, casual is OK : I mean jeans, t-shirt and sweaters. For the shoes sneakers are ...
Paris for teens6/16/2005
  Q: Greetings - I'll be bringing my niece to Paris for the first time (she's taking French in class and ...
  A: above the usual visits, you can try the fashion exhbition at Galliera (about 18 century clothes) the ...
PARIS MOTORBIKE5/24/2005
  Q: COming from India with my English Boyfriend In july around the 22nd to France . we would be ...
  A: My first advice will be to walk as more as possible in Paris for the historical side : near Opera, ...
paris4/26/2005
  Q: bonjour Genevieve we are five women arriving in Paris on the 30 avril 2005, Our flight lands at ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, I was on vacation. Not far from St Germain, you have a shuttlen (follow th ...
Paris to London3/31/2005
  Q: I will be in Paris with my 3 sisters for the first week of May. We would like to take a day trip to ...
  A: you have 2 choices either the planes (try the websites of Air France and British airways) or the ...
French/American relations3/28/2005
  Q: I know this question might not be too related to the city of Paris, but assuming that you're a ...
  A: I agree, I think you have the right position. I think that some americans mixed the politics with ...
Paris restaurants2/3/2005
  Q: Bonjour Genevieve! We will be in Paris with our teenagers over spring break and are looking to find ...
  A: These restaruants offered some menus less than 30 euros per person. They offer some french cooking. ...
Rentals close to Paris1/24/2005
  Q: My partner and I are coming to France in September, 2005 for three weeks. We wanted to rent an ...
  A: the easiest towns could be Levallois Clichy Vincennes Boulogne because you can use the metro if you ...
restaurants/places of interest1/4/2005
  Q: I've been to Paris twice. First with my school and a tour guide years ago and most recently a year ...
  A: for the restaurants, there are no general rules but usually you can sit as you want. if your friends ...
my daughters homework11/25/2004
  Q: i wonder if you could help me. My daughter sophie has to write a report to describe the towns rivers ...
  A: Mainly, the most important rivers go through inportant towns Le Rhone : Lyon La Seine : Paris La ...
Cafe In Paris9/30/2004
  Q: This is Jimmy/ fellow Allexperts person... Someone told me that one of my favorite plkaces in Paris ...
  A: I have checked if the chesterfiels is opened or not. In fact, it still exists but it changed its ...
Music & entertainment9/28/2004
  Q: My boyfriend & I will be in Paris for 5 nights. We are interested in smaller bars, cafes, or other ...
  A: french musicians, you can try le petit journal at montparnasse or some bars near Richelieu Drouot on ...
restaurant for large groups and orangerie9/25/2004
  Q: I wonder if you can help me again. (You gave me good advice about picnicking near the marmottan 2 ...
  A: hte esay answer : Musée Orangerie is only used for temporary exhibitions but maybe you can see the ...
Christmas in Paris?8/21/2004
  Q: I am going to be working in France for the next year and my parents are planning to join me in Paris ...
  A: Good Morning Elizabeth Chrismas is a very interesting time for visiting(a lot of lights in the ...
late night tour8/16/2004
  Q: I am going to be in Paris with my parents next month- we are going to Ireland for 10 days and just ...
  A: from 00pm until 5 pm a lot of things are closed in Paris. Nevertheless, you can go to some open all ...
Paris meals8/5/2004
  Q: I just want to know roughly (I know that there is a range, obviously) how much a moderate/average ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, I thought I had already answered you for lunch, if you want only one dish with ...
Montmartre Area...Need Help Today!!8/2/2004
  Q: Considering a hotel at 69 Rue Blance in Montmartre...I have a lot of trouble walking, especially on ...
  A: rue Blanche is nos a good option if you have some touble to walk, I think Nation is better. You ca ...
Travelling overseas7/24/2004
  Q: I was wondering about traveling to France from the United States. I looked on Expedia and it said ...
  A: I think that maybe you can find some cheaper offers like 700 USD, if you accept some constraints. ...
Paris Suggestions - food, things not in the guidebooks7/19/2004
  Q: My husband & I are planning a trip to Paris in late Sept, early Oct. We will be spending 3 nights ...
  A: If you want to have a fabulous dinner (maybe a little expensive), you have to try Guy Savoy - it is ...
Three weeks' lodging in Paris7/17/2004
  Q: Bon jour Genevieve, I am hoping you might have some inside information on how my artist husband and ...
  A: I don't have real tips about that. maybe you can try to rent a studio (it could be cheaper than the ...
Bastille Day...La Fete Nationale6/26/2004
  Q: We are going to be in Paris from July 10th-17th, during the national holiday. Any tips on special ...
  A: you have a lor of events first a fireworks from the effel tower, it is often gorgeous but very ...
family trip6/1/2004
  Q: We will be in Paris from June 12 - 15. We are a family of four; children ages 12 and 14. We arrive ...
  A: Good Morning Rhonda For Versailles, you can go there easily by RER or Train, so the tour is not ...
Restaurants & book shops5/23/2004
  Q: I'll be spending a week in Paris in June/July. I would love to hear of your favourite restaurants ...
  A: book shop in english the main ones are brentanos - ave de l'opéra wh smith - rue de rivoli for the ...
Directions to my hotel5/11/2004
  Q: Can you tell me the best way to get from the Gare du Nord train station to my hotel.Can you give me ...
  A: the easest way if not the quickest is to take the line 2 to charles de gaulle etoile , direction ...
French military service5/6/2004
  Q: My question is regarding the military service system in France. Three years ago, I met a man from ...
  A: Now, the military service is over. I think, that some people can be send oversea to work on some ...
Montaparnasse and Overnight3/28/2004
  Q: My friends and I are going to Paris and Provence in Aug. and Sept. I have two questions: We have a ...
  A: Montparnasse is interesting as it is a node for some bus and metro, but some streets are better than ...
Paris experience2/25/2004
  Q: I'm a professor from the University of Missouri bringing a group of MBA students over to Paris in ...
  A: I think you can contact HEC and ESSEC as french marketing schools. For business, you can see some ...
shoe-store10/29/2003
  Q: Can you recommend of a shoe-store in Paris? Is there anything aroun St. Germain? Tks R
  A: I will recommend 3 streets near St germain rue de Seine, where you can find nice shoes not too ...
French Punk Music9/30/2003
  Q: I am doing a project on the punk movement in France. I have found some information but I am also ...
  A: For what I know les beruriers les garçons bouchers ici paris can be describe as punk group here are ...
Dining in Paris8/17/2003
  Q: I am a fellow "expert" on allexperts.com who will be in Paris for one day with my fiance. We're ...
  A: The most "classic" restaurants have some witers that speak english or an english menu. Here are ...

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