Stencil Art in Paris

Walking through the Latin Quarter of Paris, between old book stores and second hand clothes shops, it's easy to be fascinated by scents and colours, but it is also easy to find original drawn on walls. Jef Aerosol, Blek le Rat, Miss Tics, and Jero Mesnager are the names of some  great street artists who in the early 80's have started a particular form of street art, that of the stencil.
In the eyes of those who still manages to fly with the fantasy, these stencils reveal their true nature: living works that exist and resist to time interacting with the real world in a dynamic and ironic way.
Of course, like all works of art, these designs have the ability to open out in front of the observer taking the most varied forms of interpretation. The stencil art in Paris perfectly embodies the style of street art. For those who want to know more, there is an interesting reference site full of pictures and videos : bleklerat.free.fr / stencil graffiti.html.

Find a BBParis  and while walking on its streets admire the stencil art of the city.

The Smoking Museum of Paris

For the first time in Paris,a permanent exhibition collects objects, plants and works that testify  a widespread practice in all continents: smoking. The typical objects of the smoker, in  different times and places, are mixed with various plants.

The plants that are smoked every day are grown and displayed in a Plantarium, a place that shows the steps of drying and fermentation of the leaves, operations required before you can inhale the smoke. Located in the Bastille district, a few steps from the Rue de la Roquette, the Smoking  Museum  is a convivial place dedicated to this ancestral practice.

In 2001, two editors, Michka Seeliger and Tigranes Hadengue, transformed an old butcher in a museum dedicated to tobacco. In here you'll find numerous models of pipe, narguilés in an atmosphere that is intoxicated by the smell of tobacco dried leaves.

Not to be missed is a gallery of drawings and paintings of smokers who witness  the evolution of the uses and legislation of tobacco. A small area of the museum is dedicated to books, magazines, comic books and CDs devoted to the world of smoking. Find accommodation in Paris and visit the Smoking Museum.

The Boulevard Haussmann

The Boulevard Haussmann is one of the main avenues in the city of Paris. When Paris was still a medium-sized cities, this avenue represented the border between the city and its outskirts. The Boulevard Haussmann is currently located in the middle of the Saint Lazare district, a few metres from the train station. It  is full of department stores including the famous Printemps and Galleries Lafayette, (their first branches in this street were built in the late nineteenth century). They are magnificent 6 floors buildings, which are worth a visit just for their decorations. You can find here the biggest brands such as C & A and H & M Paris. The avenue is two kilometres long and crosses the eighth and ninth district. It 's also the street where are located the largest banks such as: Société Générale, BNP and Credit Lyonnais and Paribas.
It is possible to visit the ground floor of these magnificent buildings, decorated in old style. The avenue take its name from the Baron Hussamann which expanded the streets of Paris. Book a hostel in Paris and have a walk on the Boulevard Haussmann!!

The Parisian Geode

The Geode is a modern building with a particular spherical shape, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, in the Parc de la Villette, a very beautiful park. In here there is a last generation film theatre which was opened in 1985. 

Imax films are projected on a big screen with a diameter of 26 meters, in a room that can accommodate 400 people. A part of being a hight quality cinematographic equipment, the first peculiarity of Géode however, is that related to its very particular architecture, not only for its shape, but also for the characteristic surface consisting of a multitude of  reflective steel triangles able to create reflections.

The Geode is a symbol of science, progress and modernity, and is not a coincidence that in here take place science events. 

Find accommodation in Paris and, if you want to watch a French film, spend a night at the Geode.

Sounds of Paris

If you pay attention to the sounds, walking along the streets of Paris you'll ear roars, lines of wild beasts, moans ...
Let yourself be guided by the numerous animals that live in the old buildings of the French capital and  you will be surprised by the incredible wildlife that adorns the façade of the walls of Paris.
Many are the animals that adorn the palaces of the Paris: lions, horses, dolphins, dragons, elephants carved on walls, gables ... an amazing bestiary in the heart of Paris.
Exotic, familiar or legendary animals carved in stone or bronze are clearly visible if you use your the eyes carefully.

Sometimes terrifying, enigmatic, protectors or friendly, animals have always accompanied human life playing a highly symbolic role full of infinite meanings in the collective imagination: the bee symbolizes the organization, the cattle the strength, the birds the family, etc.. etc..Book a B&B Paris and pay attention to the sounds of the Parisian wildlife !

The Paris-Cinèaqua

In the Trocadero gardens near the Tour Eiffel you can relax in a magic al and fascinating place .
With a total surface of 3,500 meters, the Aquarium has got more than 43 pools that reproduces different habitats and 10,000 fishes and invertebrates.
Besides a great number of water species there are also family activities: two cinemas where you can see cartoons and educational documentary films, recreational activities for children, shows and debates. Children in particular love the shark tunnel (home to 24 toothy sharks), and the paddling pool where you can stroke friendly sturgeon which pop their long  noses out of the water.  The section on the River Seine is also interesting, showing the sorts of fish which still survive in Paris's river despite the pollution. If you wish to visit an aquarium once in your life the one in Paris is probably the  most interesting in Europe. Stay in a accommodation in Paris and enjoy this experience.

The Maison de Balzac

The Maison Balzac in Paris is a museum dedicated to the French writer Honorè Balzac. It is located near the Bois de Boulogne Park, in the Passy area.

The writer stayed in the Maison de Balzac from 1840 to 1947 and here he wrote some of his best novels such as  La Rabouilleuse, Une Ténébreuse Affaire and La Cousine Bette. Most important he created his real  masterpiece called the Comedie humaine, a collection of 137 novels and poems. The museum has got a garden and is very humble ; it was bought from the city of Paris and converted into a museum. It's really important because it’s the only existing house of Balzac.

The museum has 5 rooms and the desk and chairs where he used to work are displayed together with the hot water boiler and a coffee pot.

On the first floor of the house there has been since 1971, a library where Balzac's books, letters and manuscripts are collected.

The entrance in the museum is free and is open from Tuesdays till Sundays from 10.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. Don’t hesitate to book a B&B Paris and visit this fascinating museum where you’ll discover the author’s secrets. 

Visiting Paris through its unusual hiding places.

It's nice to see Paris through its unusual hidden places around the city, do not waste your time …reserve a Bed and Breakfast Paris to spend a memorable weekend in Paris. The city will continually surprise you with the things and life style that only Paris can offer.

Every corner of the city is rich in unusual places hidden, ready to be discovered at any moment, are simply scattered along the beautiful streets of Paris and the curious eyes of tourists can catch them. Many are the landscapes that can be seen as la Ville Lumiere and its surroundings. The bravest can wander into the Paris underground and see what they have to offer its catacombs.

Stunning views of the city from the top of Montparnasse Tower (220 mt ) or the Grande Arche de a Defense (110 m ).

Paris has much to offer, so you can easily break the traditional circuits, and explore the city and its surroundings from a different perspective and discover its original side, hidden, and why not magic!

Whitsunday 2012 holidays in Paris

The spring whets the desire to travel and set out to discover new places and the Whitsunday 2012 holidays in Paris is a perfect opportunity to spend a holiday special but with particular attention to the wallet.

The flights to Paris are very numerous since it was activated the summer flight operations of all airlines .To find a ticket it will not be difficult at all.

We suggest you try the first flight comparison sites and then take a ride directly on airline websites to check for any last-minute deals to Paris.

Why choose a bed and breakfast in Paris rather than a hotel or hostel? Surely in order to stay in a typical Parisian house and be well connected to all major attractions in town.

Staying at a B&B Paris becomes very convenient especially if you are traveling with family, going to absorb more housing costs. Saving is still evident even for a couple or the single traveller so this is certainly a solution to consider in each case.

Then, a few days before departure, we recommend taking a look at the weather in Paris, to prepare a suitcase appropriate to the temperature that you will find on the site.

And to get around town going to fail, a guide to Paris will be providential!

Whitsunday 2012 in Paris you should carefully consider the possibility of climbing the Eiffel Tower: in these days are in the course of work on the lifts to the top, this means that the queues to take the elevator worked very unique arrangements.

If you are well trained to walk do not miss the amazing Rue De Rivoli, nothing is more pleasant than a walk along one of the most beautiful street in Paris!

Matisse, Pairs and series, an art exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris

It will be on display from March 7 to June 18, 2012 at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the works of French artists a more sensitive, introspective and perceptive of the twentieth century, Henri Matisse.

The exhibition entitled Matisse -Pairs and series- is well structured as it is very small, you can see it in about an hour, but still full of known masterpieces and hand of the artist known that allow you to approach the painting of Matisse also less skilled in the art.

During the tour the visitor, apart from observing the paintings of Matisse, in fact, be able to go deep and understand the approach that the author turned to his picture and the theme that he had decided to deal with.

Matisse analyzed the perception of the mind than the external impulses and similarly sought to control, in the making of art, the impulses that the brain gave the hand to give a representation of something.

This led him to abandon definitely not an issue to want to be so easily if he failed the first to express the essence.

For this reason the exhibition Matisse, copy number and the viewer is confronted with the copy and series some pictures of a single theme, addressed by the artist until his deeper understanding of the framework.

Who had the good fortune to visit Paris in this beautiful time of year, we suggest staying in one of the many guest houses Paris near the Centre Pompidou in Paris and of course you do not miss the Matisse exhibition, Pairs and series.

Restaurant in the Marais neighborhood: Chez Nenesse, friendliness and culinary experience

A lovely restaurant in the Marais district located on the corner of rue Saintonge, collects the best traditional hospitality and culinary experience in France. We're talking about Chez Nenesse a family restaurant that has established itself in Paris as one of the most typical restaurants of the city, where every evening, Parisians and tourists visiting Paris sit for an evening of traditional flavors and characteristic of the city and in a familiar and welcoming. In fact, the seats where they can accommodate are only twenty, but that's the winning Chez Nenesse, to devote the attention and time to their guests to be able to satisfy their every need. Among the recipes appear in the menu of traditional French dishes such as escargot, omelets, crepes, and fresh seafood cooked in many different ways by the family chef and finally homemade desserts. The wine never fails, and a waiter will advise you of the ideal accompaniment to your culinary palette.


The restaurant is in a great part of the city, more and more tourists decide to stay in one of the many holiday home of the Paris area for a few days to feel real Parisians.



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Romantic Paris: sweet kisses on the bridges of Paris

we suggested to spend Valentine's Day in Paris and then we would like to continue to provide some information on how to occupy the most of your time in Paris that both romantic love and that continues to dream of the couples from all over the world.

If you can and definitely not want to miss a tour of Paris and maybe a dinner by candlelight (but maybe a kebab down the street or a fast food restaurant anywhere in the city, if you've organized a trip to Paris flights) certainly will fall right in the spirit of travel in exchange sweet kisses on the bridges of Paris.

Among the romantic places of Paris, bridges are numbered explicitly even the official website of the Tourist and Convention of the French capital.

What are the most beautiful bridges of Paris where to take a walk? The Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge of Paris, the Pont Marie, the Pont de l'Archevêché, the Pont des Arts and the Walkways Leopol Sédard. This bridge is located near the Musée d'Orsay so if you love art and have already decided to visit this wonderful museum; you may round off the day by swapping a kiss on this bridge.

Obviously, for the "perfect romantic weekend", you could book a romantic b & b in Paris: the picture is perfect!

Romance can be found everywhere, but some cities have something special, romance is part of their DNA. Rome for instance is one of them…romance is all around it, you can feel it, breathe it. Here is our best tip for a romantic night in Rome !

Paris Marathon 2012- get ready to run

They are already accepting reservations to attend the Paris Marathon 2012 , one of the most anticipated events from runners all over Europe.

It is a special occasion to race in the heart of Paris with thousands of other people. This year's Paris Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 15th, 2012, celebrating its 36th glorious edition.

It would be better organized this time of year to avoid being caught unprepared: we are not talking about athletic training because it is obvious that this is the first solid basis on which we must base its participation in the event.

We are talking about preparation "logistics", as the Paris Marathon attracts thousands of people and then you should choose where to sleep from now on to Paris for the occasion of sports and leisure.

Book a bed and breakfast in Paris will save you for sure and will offer excellent accommodation solution to rest after the race and where to get energy and relaxation just before departure.

These days it is also necessary to send a valid medical certificate required for participation, with the number bib: last date of sending by mail of the certificate is that of 15 February, no more.

This is the right time to give the finishing touches on the first organization to participate in the Paris Marathon 2012!

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A January Weekend in Paris, take advantage of winter sales!

It s true that the Christmas holidays are over, but it is equally true that January is the period of Winter Sale. Everywhere you go you do nothing but read: discounts, sales, rebates and whatever! Of course… in January everything is cheaper, even traveling!!

In fact, a weekend in Paris in January is cheaper, a good 20% discount on many accommodations, B & B, holiday apartments, a good chance you do not miss the best price.

And then, once in Paris, you'll be rewarded for every little sacrifice… the city is amazing, friendly, bright and with plenty of things to do.

One more important thing if you are a Shopping lover January is the right month! The winter sales in Paris are a real event; you might find some great deals and make some huge bargains!

The winter sales in Paris in 2012 are expected, even by Paris own citizens themselves, the sales will start on January 11, well ... I can only say: Hurry up!

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Secret Paris: event Paris Face cachée in February

Have you already booked or are planning a weekend in Paris in February? Perfect, then the event that we are about to talk is for you! On February 4 and 5 you will discover the secret Paris thanks to an initiative called Paris Face cachée .

What promotes and what this eventi s about ? Let's start by saying that we are talking about an initiative strongly supported by the City of Paris to discover that he thought the tourists but also to the same side of the Parisian city's hidden beyond the knowledge of most people.

Yet they are fascinating places, some mysterious, some others hidden, others even fundamental to the very existence of many conditions of life in Paris. The Paris Face cachée tour will take you to particular cemeteries or along the tunnels under the Seine or even within public structures, such as control rooms of the system that monitors traffic and traffic lights of Paris.

Not all the full program was announced on the official website of the event but this is not an oversight but a deliberate choice: it wants to leave a shadow of mystery on the event, involving visitors in particular surprises.

Many of the events planned will be totally free, some for sale, in any case will take place all because every district in Paris will have points of reference for this initiative.

The ideal would be to find a bed and breakfast Paris located the centre because that’s the way you can move easily, capable to visit the famous monuments of Paris, these lesser known places.