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About Jon Catt
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champagne ardenne history art architecture museums hotels restaurants gastronomy guided tours

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regional tour guide for the region twenty years experience as a guide in england and france resident in troyes for ten years historian by training love of the area and all things french

   

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Epernay11/1/2009
  Q: We would like to catch the TGV from Paris in the morning to Epernay, do a tour of Moet and Chandon ...
  A: you're going to need good timing. You'll have to take a TGV that arrives in Reims before 9 00. ...
nice, france10/6/2009
  Q: There are 4 of us travelling to nice in april 2010, I would like to know if we can get a day trip to ...
  A: Nice-Calvi is the quickest on the Megaexprees taking about 3 hours otherwise you're looking at a 4 ...
Southern France9/28/2009
  Q: My name is Russ. I have a slight dilemma and was hoping you can help. I will be spending 3 days in ...
  A: the simple and least complicated answer is that there is enough to see and do around where your ...
language, occupation, "marchand linger"9/17/2009
  Q: I'm researching Antoine-Augustin Parmentier whose father was a "marchand linger" as in the sentence ...
  A: you could go for the literal translation Lingerie Merchant or Lingerie Seller. It seems that they ...
road trip around europe9/6/2009
  Q: Please can you help? I am planning to travel around France, Spain, Italy in a camper van. I have a ...
  A: here's a rough itinerary France Normandy Beaches Brittany Mont St Michelle Bordeaux Bayonne ...
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: If you don't want to drive then it will be difficult to see all the chateaux that you want to ...
Aix-en-Provence area8/17/2009
  Q: My husband and I are taking our first trip to Europe and want to spend a couple of days in the ...
  A: you need to check out the Aix Tourist Office site. They offer tours in Aix and in Provence. ...
Christmas8/7/2009
  Q: Hope you can help, we're planning on Christmas in Annecy staying in an apartment with our two ...
  A: you've more of a chance of finding a restaurant open on Christmas Eve than Christmas Day. The French ...
France8/6/2009
  Q: I'm not sure what area of France is you expertise, but we will probably be going there. My husband ...
  A: firstly practical things. It's not a good idea to hire a car in one country and drive to another. ...
Worl War Two vacation to France7/27/2009
  Q: I am a 25 Year old American that wants to see the important military sites and cemetaries in France ...
  A: I'll need some more details. When you say war sites do you mean just American battlefields-the ...
Train to Sancerre7/13/2009
  Q: I know that the Euro Star goes from St Pancras to Paris. But could you please tell me from what ...
  A: you have to take a train from the Gare de Lyon and then a bus from Tracy Sancerre. The train ride ...
Rue St. Nicolas D'Antin6/30/2009
  Q: This is a history, not a travel, question. My wife's ancestor lived in Paris at Rue St. Nicolas ...
  A: I don't think it's possible to say. If the original street was narrow and the avenue is wide then ...
France Italy in 17 days6/17/2009
  Q: Me amd my family (wife and 2 kids: 2yrs and 6mo) are planning a 17 day trip to France Italy. We are ...
  A: I haven't forgotten you. I've had computer problems. There are complications if you want to ...
Stolkholm5/29/2009
  Q: what is the cheapest way to get to paris...for 3 days between 7tjh June to 9th or 10th June.i have a ...
  A: the cheapest way would be to hitch. You could try pendlarservice which is a Swedish car sharing site ...
Hotels in Paris4/29/2009
  Q: I am having a hard time deciding on a hotel in Paris. We are going for a long weekend as a surprise ...
  A: the Roosevelt is one of the most popular hotels and ideally located. You can take the TGV, high ...
Claiming VAT refund without customs stamp4/28/2009
  Q: I recently purchased good from Louis Vuitton and Chanel whilst in Paris. I got all the VAT forms ...
  A: I'm afraid the answer isn't good. It's generally reckoned to be a time consuming and expensive ...
Champagne Area4/6/2009
  Q: I am thinking of visiting the Champagne area from Paris. I am quite flexible with number of days to ...
  A: I'm not sure if you'll have your own transport. The nearest vineyads to Troyes are about 40 minutes ...
Paris to Loire Valley to Provence4/4/2009
  Q: what a great website! We are going to Paris next Tues. just in the last few days we decided since we ...
  A: Avignon is the TGV and stay in the Grand Hotel. You can choose between the Compagnions de Comptoirs ...
Paris to Loire Valley to Provence4/3/2009
  Q: what a great website! We are going to Paris next Tues. just in the last few days we decided since we ...
  A: I'm a little confused so I need a quick reply. Do you want to visit Paris and Provence or do you ...
Need HELP4/1/2009
  Q: I am short on time and a little last minute with my reservations. My husband is travelling to Paris ...
  A: 1 Hotel Bristol just across from the station 2 There's a high speed train to Reims and regular ...
Wineries near Cannes3/24/2009
  Q: My wife and I are visiting the south of France for 5 days in April. We are staying in Cannes and in ...
  A: try the following : Chateau de Rouet Le Muy Chateau de Cabran Puget sur Agens Chateau d'Esleans ...
Visit during easter3/16/2009
  Q: I & my husband is planning to go for a visit in London & Paris during 6 Apr to 12 Apr, which falls ...
  A: I hope this helps. Day 1 A walk from Notre Dame via the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe and the ...
Travel to France & Italy3/16/2009
  Q: My husband and i are planning a 16 day trip to France and Italy. This is a rather short amount of ...
  A: I hope this helps. France Paris Carcassone Arles via the Pont du Gard Les Baux and Isle sur la ...
7 Nts. Trip To Paris3/9/2009
  Q: I am Karuna from India. I am looking for advice regarding a 7 nights trip to Paris from April 15th ...
  A: the nearest station to Giverny is at Vernon which is an hour's ride from Giverny. It would take two ...
7 Nts. Trip To Paris3/8/2009
  Q: I am Karuna from India. I am looking for advice regarding a 7 nights trip to Paris from April 15th ...
  A: firstly will your parents have a car? If they're depending on public transport they'd be better off ...
Travel Through France2/2/2009
  Q: We will have 14 days in France early to mid August 2009. How best to spend the time-- ie # days ...
  A: Paris should be kept for last or chose Paris first if it's a rainy Summer. I'd head first for ...
France Sept 091/25/2009
  Q: I am so overwhelmed!!!! Wanting to do it all. My husband and I are planning a trip to France in ...
  A: so first thing first. Hotels Loire Valley Chateau de Nouzay Normandy calvados and cider La ...
France Sept 091/21/2009
  Q: I am so overwhelmed!!!! Wanting to do it all. My husband and I are planning a trip to France in ...
  A: I'll give you three general choices and then if you let me know which one interests you then I can ...
One week trip from Paris to Rennes1/20/2009
  Q: I'm going to France in mid-April with my girlfriend (both around 30 years old). Our original plan ...
  A: I think the following will be possible but you'll be doing abit of driving. GPS is always a help. ...
7 Days in Paris and Brussels1/13/2009
  Q: My husband and I will be in paris for 7 days and we are thinking of taking a day trip via train to ...
  A: I lived in Brusseld for a while and it's a city to walk around if you want to discover it's ...
Hofstede's cultural dimensions12/18/2008
  Q: According to the above theorist's model, what score did France attribute in terms of Long-Term ...
  A: The final dimension of Hofstede’s analysis of national culture is that of Long-Term Orientation ...
hotels12/9/2008
  Q: Jon Please recommend good mid range abt 100euros hotels in Aix, Nice, Marseilles for 29Dec08 for ...
  A: It would be easiest for you to go to the web sites of the tourist offices , make your choice, and ...
The South of France for Christmas.11/27/2008
  Q: My parents and I will be traveling to the South of France for Christmas. We are planning to stay in ...
  A: if you contact the tourist office in Avignon they have a list of the restaurants open at this ...
Travel from Tignes to Salzburg and return from Salzburg to Geneva11/17/2008
  Q: My son is a university student What are the options (cheap) for him to travel on 19 December from ...
  A: the Swiss coach company is Alsa Eggmann and they have a site in English. They operate from Basel. ...
history on paris11/5/2008
  Q: I would like to know about the history on paris
  A: that's a very big question. There are many good internet sites on this subject which you can find ...
Tour de France10/31/2008
  Q: I am going to be leaving Amboise and headed in the direction of Provence to see my Aunt. Where ...
  A: Provence is large and I'd need to know your exact itinerary before I can reply. If for example ...
Budget hotels in Paris10/6/2008
  Q: I have been trying to find a nice cheap hotel in Paris. I would like it to be fairly near central ...
  A: you should try the site for Paris Budget Hotels. www.france-hotel-guide.com/75budget2.html. They ...
France and Italy9/14/2008
  Q: My husband and I (both active senior citizens)will be traveling to France and Italy in May, 2009. ...
  A: here all the answers I hope. The trains are taken care of by two sites: http://reiseaukunft.bahn.de ...
UK TOURIST VISA TO FRANCE?9/9/2008
  Q: I'm from the Philippines and i just got my UK visitor visa, i would like to know if i would be able ...
  A: here's a simple question that's not easy to answer. Is you English visa a Schengen visa because if ...
Paris in December!9/8/2008
  Q: I am planning my second trip to Paris and my husbands first trip. We are both very excited and are ...
  A: I'd prepare for cold weather just in case. Basic itinerary: 1 Ile de la Cité Louvre 2Arc de ...
travel across France9/3/2008
  Q: A couple would like to depart from Barcelona on the nth of Sept by a train making a stop or more in ...
  A: I'm a little lost. You could just have asked for further information without the negative comments. ...
traveling from Nantes to Poitiers8/19/2008
  Q: I would like to ask if someone here know what is the best-shortest and cheapest connection from ...
  A: have you checked the SNCF site? I looked on another journey time site and it takes forever. You'd be ...
First visit to France8/9/2008
  Q: Planning a trip in June next year to France, 10 days in Paris, 3 days in Versailles, then down to ...
  A: you'd have to leave from Paris. Orleans is just 1 30 minutes from Paris and Angers at the other end ...
Travel to Domme8/6/2008
  Q: We are travelling by train from Grenoble to spend a week in Domme (in September) I'm having ...
  A: from Grenoble to Toulouse by train takes 7 hours.To drive from there to Domme would take another 2 ...
Help on trip to Avignon and Arles PLEASE8/3/2008
  Q: I am going to France in a week with my friend and her parents. None of us have ever been to Europe, ...
  A: don't bother about Covent Garden it's in London. Your trip south is only feasible if you take the ...
Stay in Paris or venture out7/25/2008
  Q: My husband and I will be arriving in Paris in August for 8 days. We are celebrating our 10 year ...
  A: if it's hot you'd be better in the countryside. You've got the Chateau Vaux Le Vicomte, Givernay and ...
visiting france7/24/2008
  Q: my sister is living there with her family, so i'm planing to visit there for my december vacation, ...
  A: I don't want to disappoint you but they have the right to refuse without giving a reason. If it had ...
Hotels in Paris7/22/2008
  Q: My husband and I will be in Paris from September 12-15. We are looking for a convenient, cheap and ...
  A: all the info for Paris is at www.parisinfo.com as for hotels check www.parishotels.com or ...
Visitin France in December7/17/2008
  Q: Hey, Me and my friend are visiting france in the month of december for 6 days. I am planning to ...
  A: you should check out these two sites which will give you all the information you need in English. ...
Left Luggage7/14/2008
  Q: I'm studying abroad in Milan for four months, and I'm bringing a camera backpack, a small suitcase, ...
  A: I think the simplest would be to leave your luggage at Nice airport. When you deposit you have to ...
Normandy/Paris7/13/2008
  Q: Jon, I'm visiting Normandy and Paris in that order form October 6th through the 19th. I'm ...
  A: this really is a question to answer just before you go. As a general rule the weather is still fine ...
castle7/9/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you would know the name and place of the castle that the old, royal (1st royal ...
  A: whilst there is a village called Boyne in the Midi Pyrenees the de Boynes come from Boynes in the ...
Nice to Corsica/Sardinia6/27/2008
  Q: WE ARE CONFUSE BY THE INFORMATION WE FIND ON THE INTERNET. WE WILL BE IN NICE ON SEPTEMBER 17 AND ...
  A: you can't go directly from Nice. Direct ferries to Sardinia go mainly from Italy. There is though a ...
Tourist Information6/26/2008
  Q: I am planning to visit Paris with my family as a member of package tour in August. We have an half ...
  A: this depends what kind of countryside you're looking for.South from London you have the Downs and ...
Tourist Information6/23/2008
  Q: I am planning to visit Paris with my family as a member of package tour in August. We have an half ...
  A: you can now get to Reims in an hour with the high speed trains. The famous name champagne houses are ...
Fashion6/19/2008
  Q: I hear you explain nicely everything about France except for one thing, Fashion. Where does one go ...
  A: I've never had a fashion question before.If you come to Troyes where I live there are more than ...
France6/4/2008
  Q: Can you compare / contrast: Aix-en-Provence vs Burgundy vs Champagne. We may choose one area to ...
  A: this is an interesting question.I live in the third of your regions but I'm not biased. Aix en ...
Champagne - Les Riceys Haut6/1/2008
  Q: During an inebriated evening with two French couples (one from the Bordeaux region and the other ...
  A: here's the website: http://www.champagne-bauser.com/ He does have a very good Pinot Noir.You've got ...
7/8 days holidaying from Beauvais5/20/2008
  Q: My husband and I will hire a car in Beauvais and would like to drive leisurely around Brittany, ...
  A: the must sees are as follows: Bayeux and Caen D Day Beaches Honfleur Rennes Mont St Michel ...
Lockers at Vernon Train Station?5/5/2008
  Q: We are traveling from Paris to Le Havre by train. We would like to stop in Vernon to spent a few ...
  A: I rang the tourist office for Vernon who told me that lockers have been done away with for security ...
Travelling5/1/2008
  Q: My sister and I are travelling from Lourdes France to Fatima Portugual. We have a eurail pass. 1) ...
  A: it's 16 hours from Lourdes to Fatima. You have to take the train with just one stop in Irun ...
Lockers at Vernon Train Station?4/27/2008
  Q: We are traveling from Paris to Le Havre by train. We would like to stop in Vernon to spent a few ...
  A: it's a small country station. When you say a lot of lockers how many do you need? I'll try to ring ...
GREAT 'unkonwn' places tp stay - Epernay4/15/2008
  Q: We will be leaving the Dijon area Sunday morning, October 5 and driving to Troyes and then on to ...
  A: I'd stay in Troyes as there's a lot to see and do.Here's a link for the best hotel in the historic ...
driving tour of Provence and Northern Italy4/10/2008
  Q: My wife and I have about 17 days to drive through Provence and Northern Italy from May 25th 2008. We ...
  A: how about the following: Avignon Arles Aix en Provence Nice (4 days) Excursions: Monaco Monte Carlo ...
I need help retrieving a package from french customs.4/3/2008
  Q: I had shipped a package about 3 months ago from the US to France. He is still waiting on his ...
  A: the French Customs do have their onw website. There's a part in English. They have a parcels service ...
Paris to WWII locations & Mont St. Michel3/31/2008
  Q: What is the best way to see Mont St Michel & the historic WWII locations outside Bayeux? We have ...
  A: it's not possible in one day. It's a more than a four hour drive from Paris to Mont St Michel. ...
14 day trip3/30/2008
  Q: I have 2 weeks planed in France. Paris 3 nts, ORleans 2nts Amboise 2 nts. From Amboise drive south ...
  A: you should try Riom. http://www.tourisme-riomlimagne.fr/?page=uk You can chose your hotel in ...
Travel cosrica-positano3/30/2008
  Q: we are going to cosrica fro our honeymoon. We are quite short of time, and we want to travel June ...
  A: if you go by road it will take about a 10 hour drive.This includes a 4 hour ferry crossing from ...
14 day trip3/28/2008
  Q: I have 2 weeks planed in France. Paris 3 nts, ORleans 2nts Amboise 2 nts. From Amboise drive south ...
  A: here are the following distances and times if you take the motorways: Paris-Amboise 224km 2 30 ...
SW France : Poitou-Charentes3/25/2008
  Q: I am considering doing a working holiday in this area of France, stay at a chateau and work on ...
  A: here are some practical things. These are the sites for the youth hostels and gites. ...
re provence3/25/2008
  Q: ..My plan is to fly from arrival in London to Nice stay a couple of nights, then onto Avignon, also ...
  A: don't worry.It's very easy to hire a car in France.The town's you're going to should have at least ...
SW France : Poitou-Charentes3/24/2008
  Q: I am considering doing a working holiday in this area of France, stay at a chateau and work on ...
  A: you've chosen a very beautiful area of France for a holiday. Have a look at these two sites to find ...
Driving from Liverpool to Switzerland via France3/20/2008
  Q: I have A few questions to ask as this will be my first time driving out of the UK. 1) I my a South ...
  A: 1. You'll need a Schengen Visa for France and nothing for Switzerland if you're staying less than 90 ...
Driving3/19/2008
  Q: I'm driving from Frankfurt to Paris next month. Are you there any good spots to stop off and see? I ...
  A: your route will take you through Luxembourg which has many chateaux. This is a link to the ...
First-time to France3/18/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I will be travelling to France for 6 days in June. We will be staying in Paris for ...
  A: practically speaking the French Riviera would be the best choice.Have a look at the link below for ...
trip to barcelona,provence,loire valley and paris3/10/2008
  Q: i'll travel with my wife and other couple next may, from houston to barcelona ( 4 to 5 days ), ...
  A: I think I understood your itinerary. I would think you would be best taking public transport to the ...
Trip from Barcelona to Rome2/25/2008
  Q: I'm planning a 20 day trip in Europe with my girlfriend. We are planning to stay 4 days in Barcelona ...
  A: if you want to drive Mappi is the best site for directions: ...
Travelling from Barcelona to St Tropez2/19/2008
  Q: My son and a group of friends want to travel from Barcelona to St Tropez, do you know how they can ...
  A: someone has asked a similar question. There are only 2 possibilities. THe train which will take all ...
Routes in France1/26/2008
  Q: We are arriving in Calais from Dover in July and would like to know the best and quickest way to get ...
  A: I checked on the Mappy site. There are 2 Sarlat. I presume it's Sarlat in the Limousin. If you're ...
cuisine1/21/2008
  Q: Bonjour Monsieur, Comment allez-vous? Je vous souhaite de me repondre a maQuels sont les bons plats ...
  A: Bonjour, bien merci et vous? Voici trois liens avec des bonnes recettes: ...
Champagne & Lyon1/9/2008
  Q: I am travelling to France in 2 weeks time. May I know where are the must visit places or food I need ...
  A: I'm not sure how you're getting to France. If you arrive in Paris you'll have to take the train to ...
drving fromCDG airport to Loire Valley1/6/2008
  Q: Bonjour, We are planning a trip to Paris and Loire valley in October 2008. We will arrive on a ...
  A: I don't know anyone who likes driving in Paris.The ring road is a rehearsal for Ben Hur.The quickest ...
New Years i Paris11/2/2007
  Q: 6 American in Paris, looking for New Years'Eve Entertainment suggestion. Looking to stay in the ...
  A: Crazy Horse,the Lido,Moulin Rouge and Paradis Latin all have New Years Eve offers.You could also try ...
paris shows11/1/2007
  Q: When you book tickets for shows like Crazy Horse and Moulin Rouge in advance, are the seats reserved ...
  A: in theory the answer is no. Crazy Horse's sales conditions only say that if you've reserved a large ...
monthly rentals south of France10/24/2007
  Q: I am just starting to think about a trip to the south of France (Champagne, Nice, Provence??) as I ...
  A: here are a list of rental sites you should be able to fing what you want. You could also try the ...
RESTAURANTS OPENED CHRISTMAS DAY10/23/2007
  Q: WE WILL BE IN PARIS FROM THE 23-31 OF DEC. AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN ...
  A: I spoke to the restaurant and the man said if the site doesn't work you should ring or fax.They all ...
RESTAURANTS OPENED CHRISTMAS DAY10/21/2007
  Q: WE WILL BE IN PARIS FROM THE 23-31 OF DEC. AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN ...
  A: the only restaurant open on Christmas day is Le petit Zinc. You can reserve on their website. Guy ...
Nice & Naples10/15/2007
  Q: I am traveling by ship to Nice and Naples. Can you tell me the distance from the ship's port in ...
  A: the port of Naples is in the centre.Transport is available from the port in Nice to the centre-a ...
Paris Travel10/8/2007
  Q: Me & my husband going to Paris for 1st time for 3 days in mid-October. We are staying at a hotel on ...
  A: here's some information about Munich and Henley: Sometimes called the "Village of One Million" ...
Distance from Paris to provence by car10/7/2007
  Q: I will be travelling to Provence from Paris. How far is it ,how long does it take and are there ...
  A: this depends on where you're going in Provence. It will take seven and a half hours to drive to Aix ...
Paris Travel10/3/2007
  Q: Me & my husband going to Paris for 1st time for 3 days in mid-October. We are staying at a hotel on ...
  A: Day 1 Morning: Historic Paris -Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Latin Quarter, and Sainte-Chapelle. ...
France -Christmas9/14/2007
  Q: We want to go by train to Paris for 1 night from London -leaving mid-day on 23rd Dec. We then want ...
  A: you should go to Strasbourg which has a Christmas market until the New Year.Whilst there go and ...
Evreux & surrounds8/20/2007
  Q: We are visiting Evreux again in a week and would like to know any non-tourist places of interest ...
  A: I hope the following helps · Parc et jardins du château d'Acquigny * À Acquigny (17 km au nord) ...
our trip8/1/2007
  Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ...
  A: I'm sorry you had to cancel. Here are some ideas for seeing something different: Fans of Klimt, ...
our trip7/12/2007
  Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ...
  A: if you're stayin near Chatillon you could leave out Le Marius. The Relais is run by a chaming ...
our trip7/10/2007
  Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ...
  A: Hello here's their web site: http://tourmargot.com/page2.htm Also have a look at this hotel. It's ...
our trip7/4/2007
  Q: You had made wonderful suggestions for our trip outside Paris (Les Riceys among others). ...
  A: here are the links to sites that will help you. Yes you can buy direct from the wine makers. The ...
What do the French mean by rhinocéros?7/3/2007
  Q: I was in Lille recently and in the musuam "La Piscine" the sign behind the ticket desk listed things ...
  A: I've just been in touch with museum. It's a joke by the people who work in the museum . ...
St. Tropez- provence?7/1/2007
  Q: We are interested in taking a helicopter to transport us from Nice Airport to St. Tropez w/ luggage ...
  A: Nice Airport has a web site which gives information about helicopter services but only in French. ...
trip to europe6/29/2007
  Q: ... I m currently staying in U.S. bt recently my hubby n myself planned to move to our own country ...
  A: have a look at this site. It's very helpful. http://www.seat61.com/Italy.htm I'd also contact the ...
Paris & the Riviera in August6/9/2007
  Q: We are staying in Paris from 22 August, leaving 27 August for Nice then Italy on a France/Italy ...
  A: I'm very busy teaching so I have to find a moment for other things when I can. Forget the islands ...
Paris t& the Riviera in August6/7/2007
  Q: We are staying in Paris from 22 August, leaving 27 August for Nice then Italy on a France/Italy ...
  A: Reims and Dijon are good ideas. I'd take the train to Epernay first. You'll pass through the area ...
trips from Paris5/23/2007
  Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ...
  A: In Auxerre choose either Le Parc des Marechaux or Le Maxime. A good restaurant is Barnebet. In ...
trips from Paris5/23/2007
  Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ...
  A: it would be a complete round trip. I've been thinking about some changes. Day 1 Paris-Auxerre. ...
Champagne visit5/22/2007
  Q: My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to the Champagne region in October, primarily to visit ...
  A: I'm afraid it's not a good time to visit. Whilst the big houses in Reims and Epernay continue to ...
trips from Paris5/16/2007
  Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ...
  A: I'm sorry I sent the reply last week but it didn't reach you. What I'd suggest is check a map for ...
trips from Paris5/15/2007
  Q: We will be in France for 2 weeks, staying in Paris for about 6 days. We love food, wine, art, ...
  A: please could you let me know if you'll be using your own car or public transport. Will you be ...
driving from france to italy5/9/2007
  Q: We are a 2 adults and 1 9 yr old child travelling from Avignon to Florence by car. Do you know the ...
  A: you wouldn't save much time going by train. You'd have to go from Nice and it would take at least 11 ...
Champagne-Ardenne4/19/2007
  Q: I have an assignment in French 1 on the region of Champagne-Ardenne. I have found several facts on ...
  A: Cullture Culture is alive and well in Champagne-Ardenne. A broad array of quality stage ...
Champagne - walking in October, lard in food, where to base myself?4/11/2007
  Q: I've been to France a number of times and gone to many different areas, but I haven't been to ...
  A: There are hotels in the Marais in your price range. You can book through the Paris tourist office: ...
Champagne - walking in October, lard in food, where to base myself?4/7/2007
  Q: I've been to France a number of times and gone to many different areas, but I haven't been to ...
  A: I agree that France outside of Paris is difficult for vegetarians but in the Champagne region they ...
monaco grand prix2/22/2007
  Q: I have tickets for the monaco grand prix. How do I get into monaco on race day?
  A: this site should help you. I'd send them a mail. ...
champagne house/vineyards2/16/2007
  Q: Where's the nearest champagne house/vineyard, or whatever they call it in France, to Paris in which ...
  A: Reims station turn left and just behind the cemetery you'll find Mumm-about 10 minutes.Epernay walk ...
tour in champagne ardenne12/17/2006
  Q: I'm going to be in Paris from dec. 23rd to jan. 12th with my sister. I would like to go visit the ...
  A: I'd leave travelling to Champagne until after the New Year as the Champagne houses will be closed ...
CHARLEMAGNE11/24/2006
  Q: On the statue of Charlemagne outside Notre Dame cathedral it says "Charlemagne et ses levdes". I can ...
  A: A statue of Charlemagne outside the cathedral. The inscription reads "Charlemagne et ses Leudes". ...
La Madeleine10/30/2006
  Q: I am doing a report on La Madeleine, and I need information on the art in the church. I know the ...
  A: I presume you mean Mary Magdelene. http://www.cptryon.org/holylives/nt/magd/09.html ...
Museum in South of France with large ART Works10/16/2006
  Q: I don't think you got it. The museum had pieces of art of just one artist. One piece would just ...
  A: it would help if you could be more precise.Please try these links: ...
Museum in South of France with large ART Works10/15/2006
  Q: I once visited a museum in the South of France that had an artist's works which were very very large ...
  A: check these links: http://www.musee-matisse-nice.org/anglais/index3.html ...
Wine Bar & Fine Dining Resturant at Paris9/6/2006
  Q: I would be travelling to Paris from 22nd Sep till 27th Sep 2006. Kindly would you advice where the ...
  A: you've a choice: http://www.guysavoy.com/ http://www.pierre-gagnaire.com/ ...
London to France??9/1/2006
  Q: My question is: It's possible to travel Paris with my UK tourist visa?? Or do i need any ...
  A: France Passport & Visa Requirements Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must ...
Simon Hotel7/18/2006
  Q: My grandmother is dieing and is the last of 13 of her siblings and she no longer can answer any ...
  A: it would help if you had a specific location in Paris.There is now no Hotel Simon.It may have ...
Champagne Region7/11/2006
  Q: My husband will be having a conferrence in Paris and after that we are thinking to go outside Paris ...
  A: Reims is about 1hour 30minutes from Reims on the A4/E50.(See site Mappy Road Guide for ...
WW16/29/2006
  Q: What did they call French soldiers in WW1?
  A: Poilu is a warmly informal term for a French infantryman, meaning, literally, hairy one. The term ...
two items6/17/2006
  Q: Jon, I have two separate questions: My son is planning to visit Paris either this summer or ...
  A: here's a link to the site Paris Info with lodgings for young people: ...
Traveling to Italy and Paris5/17/2006
  Q: My wife and I plan to go to Rome on July 3, 2006 and return on July 14, 2006. We live in Dallas, ...
  A: I'd recommend that you contact the Italian Government Tourist Board in New York: ...
What do young people like?4/3/2006
  Q: what do young people like in France? do they like hip hop music like us in the US? Are nike air ...
  A: sorry I'm a bit late-teacher fatigue.Yes for the Nikes. In France, access to culture has become ...
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: here's a reply. Why do people think this? And they do think it: in the words of one social observer ...
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: a Eurail pass is a good idea as you're under 26.You'll get information about camp sites from the ...
Guided Tour11/13/2005
  Q: I would like to go on a guided tour of World War II sites, such as Normandy, Paris, the Ardennes, ...
  A: these are the companies listed on the French Government's tourism site-Maison de France. HISTORIC ...
Paris/champagne9/15/2005
  Q: I have a week to spend in France. Would like to be in the champagne region for 2 days-love ...
  A: here are some links to hotels: Reims http://www.grandhotelcontinental.com/index-gb.htm ...
history9/14/2005
  Q: what was the french culture like in the 1600's. particullary in New France
  A: check out these web sites http://www.civilization.ca/sitendx/sitendxe.asp ...
Tell me some nice places in France,,,???5/31/2005
  Q: I am shan from germany,orginally from india,I like to visit France. So please tell me some nice ...
  A: this is a big question.You could spend a whole lifetime and not see all that France has to ...
Reims, Alsace, Burgundy, etc.4/30/2005
  Q: Sorry, Jon, for my delay in responding. THANKS! Appreciate the info and quick response. My ...
  A: the two articles below are quite useful.You should also check out these official sites: ...
deffinitions4/14/2005
  Q: We had dinner in a Bistro in Richmond and were wondering what the difference was between a bistro ...
  A: Q: It seems as if every restaurant that opens these days calls itself a bistro. What's the true ...
Reims, Alsace, Burgundy, etc.4/6/2005
  Q: As a fellow All-Expert France panel member, have a couple questions for your expertise as we have ...
  A: the real high tourist season is July.The weather is impossible to predict.Since the heatwave in 2003 ...
Eating in Paris4/5/2005
  Q: Where should I eat while in Paris?
  A: this is a very big question.Are you vergetarian or a carnivore? Do you have a big or small budget? ...
Language3/30/2005
  Q: I was wondering about percentage of French citizens that speak english. I was just curious, and ...
  A: have a look at this site, ...
isambard12/29/2004
  Q: Do you know the derivation of the name Isambard, as in Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the engineer? It ...
  A: A Brief History of the Name Eisenbarth The origin: The name Eisenbarth developed from ...
history11/4/2004
  Q: why do the english call the french frogs ?
  A: this is rather a long reply but it's well documented.I'd believed until I read it that 'frogs' came ...
paris11/1/2004
  Q: can you give me some interesting history about paris, and can you explain the best things to see and ...
  A: S IT TRUE LOVE? Well, a full year after my first visit to Paris, I am moved to create this web site. ...
Travelling in the Champagne region9/3/2004
  Q: I arrive in France (CdG) on 4th oct, I then intend to travel by car, clockwise through the country ...
  A: these addresses will be useful: www.rhonetourisme.com www.franceguide.com ...
Travel in Southwestern France8/23/2004
  Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to the Southwestern part of France in October 2004. We are ...
  A: there's an Avis car rental at the station in Bordeaux.It's not too difficult to drive in France even ...
What is there to do and see...8/15/2004
  Q: What is there to do and see in and around Albertville, France in regards to art, architecture, ...
  A: you'll find most of the information you need at the following site: www.alps-savoie-tourism.com.You ...
Travelling overseas7/24/2004
  Q: I was wondering about traveling to France from the United States. I looked on Expedia and it said ...
  A: if you surf a little you can find cheaper flights.Try the sites-independenttraveller and travel ...
Is Paris less expensive that London?6/30/2004
  Q:
  A: Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal - www.finfacts.ie Finfacts Worldwide 2004 Cost of ...
Alsace and Lorienne France4/19/2004
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me a few good websites where i could find solid information about ...
  A: check out these sites: www.cr-alsace.fr www.easternfrance.com ...
Articles about France4/14/2004
  Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hello Jon... Yip... I understand you being busy... it's ...
  A: phew the school holidays have started.Two weeks of peace. Is this the kind of article your ...

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