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    Paris Travel Around French School Holidays

    by Colleen's Paris January 31, 2011
    by Colleen's Paris January 31, 2011

    While trying to decide when to make a visit to the States, my first question is “when are the school holidays”? The second question should be “when are any of …

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    Looking For A Pay Phone At Gare de Lyon?

    by Colleen's Paris December 12, 2010
    by Colleen's Paris December 12, 2010

    A friend of mine went into the Gare de Lyon station to make a phone call. No need to buy a phone card if you have coins, a calling card …

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    Les Vacances – The “Aoûtiens” Have Left Paris

    by Colleen's Paris August 1, 2010
    by Colleen's Paris August 1, 2010

    Two items are always big in the French news: Weather and vacation traffic. It seems that many conversations either begin with or eventually touch on the weather. Every one tunes …

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    A Paris Friday Night in May

    by Colleen's Paris May 17, 2010
    by Colleen's Paris May 17, 2010

    On the streets of Paris, you can have a plan but always be ready for the unplanned. On this Friday night, a statue lighting event led to crossing paths with …

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    Driving in France – what kind of driver license is necessary?

    by Colleen's Paris May 8, 2010
    by Colleen's Paris May 8, 2010

    France and the United States (and other countries) have an agreement about exchanging driver licenses. For a short visit (ninety days or under), it might be required and is advisable …

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    Planning Your Trip Around French Holidays

    by Colleen's Paris April 28, 2010
    by Colleen's Paris April 28, 2010

    When are the French off and when do they take vacations? Here is a link to find the Public holidays in France. Museums and exhibitions vary on their open/close dates. …

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