Paris Travel Blogs

Africa

Antarctica

Asia

Central America Caribbean

Travel Blog » Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Paris Travel Blogs

Background: Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

France

Map of France

France's Flag

Recommended Books:

Hostels in France
Latest Paris Blog Entries
Paris Photos

By Claire et Julien
September 23rd 2008

Nous Sommes en France

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Bonsoir Tout Le monde! Ce n'est pas une big news de parler de notre retour car ça fait un mois que nous sommes en Francia, à papillonner entre famille et amis. Sachez tout d'abord que nous venons d'achever The Blog, après une longue période d'inactivité!!!!!!!!! Vous trouverez donc sur le site les deux dernières entrées qui relate la fin de notre voyage en Argentine et la visite de la famille de Claire au Chili. Que s'est il passé depuis que l'avion nous a ramené au point de départ du voyage? Nous avons tout d'abord passé du temps avec nos familles respectives [View Full Entry]

By Sammy well
September 23rd 2008

To Empty a Shell

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

To empty a shell It was a long time ago, maybe twenty minutes, maybe twenty decades, these details are relatively unimportant. A man crossed the street, a woman bought a loaf of bread, and everything passed as time should pass. A young man died on the Saturday, a blind child was born on the Sunday; both mothers cried, but for very different reasons. It was the perfect life, as close to perfect as can be defined: it was not perfect in the sense of a perfect line, but rather a perfect mistake: like being in love, one learns to accept the [View Full Entry]

By Adrone
September 23rd 2008

I have arrived!

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Une rue de Paris

So I have safely made it into Paris. The trip was pretty good save for the lack of leg room. I took melatonin but unfortunately it didn't work. I made friends with my seat-mate, Francis from montreal and we travelled the métro together as well. Met two canadians on the métro as well, and I am meeting them tomorrow, Wednesday night for partying. I met Pablo, the owner of the couch I am surfing, dropped off my very heavy and overpacked bags, and headed out to explore with absolutely no destination in mind (even though i can see the eiffel from [View Full Entry]

By lkcamp
September 22nd 2008

Normandie

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

006

This weekend was my class trip to Normanie (that's the French spelling) and it was SO much fun. Of course it was overwhelming and the memorials were really very sad and the cemeteries were sadder but the beach was beautiful and we visited an apple orchard where they made cider and the food was some of the best seafood I've ever had, so really it was a great trip. Friday I met my classmates at 8:50 at the Saint-Lazare Train station. It was crazy. There were people EVERYWHERE and everyone was in a very big hurry and very unhappy about it. [View Full Entry]

By Chasseur III
September 21st 2008

les Journées européennes du Patrimoine...

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

les halles

This weekend has been les Journées européennes du Patrimoine. The only weekend all year where many things in Paris have been completely free, and the only weekend all year when somethings are even open. They are things like, le Palais de l'Élysée where Nicolas Sarkozy lives, private gardens, and all of the foreign embassies. It really is quite a spectacle to see all of the French people walking around. It is so busy! I decided to go for a walk yesterday around le Jardin du Forum des Halles. It was so interesting. There are these outside gardens that very nice to [View Full Entry]

By Meglocks
September 21st 2008

melanzana

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

who's that eating eggplant?
yeah, you guessed it. it's me.

this is just a quick post for all... mainly for photos and such from the weekend... but also for a momentous occasion that happened yesterday around 2pm. take a look at that first picture there...and tell me what you see. could it be? yes. it's me. eating a slice of eggplant. I KNOW I KNOW. it's crazy. ok so now for the real story: yesterday, being part of the weekend that i spent my entire time walking around with people seeing the sights of paris and going in cheap stores and entertaining various visiting friends of christine and jamie, i met [View Full Entry]

By Fuller Family
September 21st 2008

Farewell to Paris

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Cruising the Seine
Waiting for the Batobus at Musee D'Orsay

Hello again, Unfortunately we had reached the last full day in Paris. The days went by so quickly as there was so much to do & so little time to do it but we gave it a fair crack. No doubt we had an action packed week but there was also time for resting & enjoying the relaxation. After the magnificence of the Eiffel Tower light show we had a slow morning Friday which included keeping tabs on the Cats v Dogs game. Thanks to all of you who texted me scores & info relevant to the game. It was funny [View Full Entry]

By PeterAndPaige
September 21st 2008

Gay Pari' Day One and Two

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Notre Dame

After getting up at 5:30 to drive back to Rome we made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare, though finding a petrol station at 8:30 in the morning was a nightmare. The GPS again to the rescue... It actually has a list of near by petrol stations, though the first three or four we looked for were either shut for good, not there any more or closed. Aaaarrrgghhhh. At last we were in Gay Pari'. We navigated our way to our hotel via Paris' fabulous metro and after checking in and unpacking we headed out for a [View Full Entry]

By Nele
September 21st 2008

De Micro-Golf Vakantie!

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Erik op onze vaste stek in FB

Eindelijk zijn Erik en ik nog eens kunnen vluchten uit de dagelijkse beslommeringen. Ons vorig verlof hebben we besteed aan WC-renovatie en vloeren. Allemaal zaken die stonden te wachten. De volgende renovaties kunnen even wachten! Ik had een dagje voor het weekend al verlof. Daardoor kon Erik direct na het werk in de gepakte auto stappen, en weg ermee. Ze gaven schitterend weer, zeker voor te boulderen in Fontaine Bleau. Onze heenrit werd een beetje belemmerd door de files. Maar onze aankomst op onze vaste camping in Grez-sur-Loing was als altijd even hartelijk. De volgende morgen bes [View Full Entry]

By Shaunos Adventure Of Awesomeness
September 21st 2008

Wee Pari !

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

Ah, what can i say, other than Paris is the most awesome city i have ever been to! So much happened in the 2 days that we were there. Visited the Eifel tower at night - all lit up in Blue and it sparkles every hour on the hour for 10mins. Did a day walk starting at Arch de Triumph (watched some idiots try running across the round-a-bout there, so close to death, i lost $10 betting they would... lucky they are able to run for their lives!!!). A wonder down Champs d'Lysses (i cant be bothered looking up the spelling [View Full Entry]

Travel Blog » Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris