Travel facts
Currency: € Euro.
Visas:
Generally tourists from Europe, USA and the Commonwealth do not require Visas for French holidays. Check out: French Consulate Website
Getting there:
Flights into Charles de Gaulle are serviced by Regional Express Rail to the centre of Paris (Gare du Nord).
Getting around:
Paris Metro. You can buy a 1,2,3 or 5 day travel card at most metro and train stations. For more information check out www.ratp.fr/
Tipping:
10-15% is normal in cabs and
restaurants (where a service
charge is usually included in your
bill).
Shopping in Paris
| Printemps Haussmann Printemps Haussmann Metro: Havre Caumartin 64, boulevard Haussmann 75009 PARIS Three buildings for three times more magic...For those who love shopping in Paris, the Printemps is a unique experience ! Three buildings, comprising one department store, dedicated to French chic and fashion. Open Monday through Saturday 9.35am. to 7pm and Thursday evening to 10pm . Tel: 00 33 1 42 82 63 17 Nearby Hotels: to Printemps |
| Galeries Lafayette Galeries Lafayette Metro: Chaussée d`Antin La Fayette 40, boulevard Haussmann 75009 PARIS Galeries Lafayette has a beautiful glass and steel dome, and Art Nouveau staircase built in 1912 by the architect Cahnautin. The store - all 10 stories of it - is classified as an historic monument. Open Monday through Saturday 9.30am. to 7.30pm and Thursday evening to 9pm. Tel: 00 33 1 42 82 34 56 Nearest Hotels: to Galeries Lafayette |
| Christian Louboutin Christian Louboutin Metro: Louvre-Rivoli 19 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris Louboutin`s flagship store in Paris showcases the designers avant garde shoes and the depth of his artistic flair. Past creations include the Guinness-can heel and the `trash` mule which literally containined a load of rubbish! All shoes are elegant and finished off with his much emulated signature red sole. Across the road Louboutin has upped his profile even more by quietly opening a made-to-measure salon on a courtyard across the street. Tel: 00 33 1 42 36 05 31 Nearby Hotels: to Christian Louboutin |
| Sephora Sephora Metro: Gare de Lyon 70-72 Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris Sephora is a huge emporium that stocks practically every big-name cosmetics and perfume line under the sun plus its own affordable range. Set over 1.500 meters of shop floor and with over 12,000 products, scent and make-up are organised in alphabetical order and beauty products arranged into categories. Tel: 00 33 1 53 93 22 50 Nearby Hotels: to Sephora |
| Diptyque Diptyque Metro: Cluny La Sorbonne 34 boulevard St-Germain, 75005 Paris This small, select brand is known for its intriguing concoctions inspired by perfume from antiquity, 16th century potpourri and the scents of far-away places like Indian sandalwood, Greek fig leaf and Italian basil. Although Diptyque`s scented candles are available in the UK, it`s worth stocking up in Paris since everything is about £10 cheaper here. Figuier is the bestselling fragrance, but Pomander and Opopanax are also popular. The Diptyque boutique is on the Left Bank near the Latin Quarter. Tel: 00 33 1 43 26 77 44 Nearby Hotels: to Diptyque |
| Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen Metro: Porte de Clignancourt Porte de Clignancourt, 75018 Paris Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen is the largest and arguably best of Paris` three flea markets. The flea market is famous for its fantastic display of antiques and trivia, beauty and tat. Located in the northern part of central Paris it is easy to immerse yourself in the extensive variety of furniture, vintage toys, old lace, Art Deco lamps and watches. Nearby Hotels: to Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen |