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* Découvert à Paris moins cher -- Discount and Bargain-shopping 2004 (2) *
Another shopping round-up -- this time focused squarely on bargain shopping in Paris, 2004.
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* Découvert à Paris moins cher -- Shopping Paris on a budget 2004 *
Paris is no longer just for the super riche. Non, cherie, il y a quelque chose a bon marché -- vraiment!
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* Paris shopping guide set to revolutionize insider shopping *****
Rebecca Magniant was once a Paris neophyte just like you. Now, she has created a real insider's guide to shopping the City of Light. And hers is the first Paris shopping guide to earn a full five stars from evalu8.org's hard-to-please, resident shopping expert, Anne Garber!
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Europe on $50 a night -- with clean toilets! *
In recent years, we've managed to extend our European trips -- and funds -- by staying at an innovative chain of discount hotels called "Formule 1."
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Galeries Lafayette, January 2007 sales flyer/press release (English language) *
As you might know, Galeries Lafayette is a large department store in Paris -- here is its January sales flyer. . .
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Galeries Lafayette, January 2007 sales flyer/press release (French language) *
As you might know, Galeries Lafayette is a large department store in Paris -- voici leur affiche de promotion pour janvier, 2007 . . .
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Galeries Lafayette, March 2007 sales flyer/press release (French language) *
As you might know, Galeries Lafayette is a large department store in Paris -- voici leur affiche de promotion pour mars, 2007 . . .
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Garber Gastronomic: Paris decadence on the cheap (2006) *
We love Paris, and -- bad press to the contrary -- find it entirely affordable. Here's a guide to some of its hidden luxuries.
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Picard Surgelés: A History of 'frozen assets' *
Picard Surgelés is France's leading frozen foods specialist, and one of our premiere places to shop for affordable, high-end prepared foods. Their Thai entrées, ice cream and sorbets are particular favourites of ours.
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The district street markets of Paris *
Street markets in Paris vary by the day of the week and the district. Here's a handy guide to help you when you visit Paris.
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The original -- and most-famous -- flea market in Paris *
There are lesser Paris flea markets, but the most famous one is at Porte de Clignancourt, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
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Vélib Version Wows Montréal *
Montréal launches first Canadian program to offer car-centric residents a different set of wheels. (Vancouver soon to follow.)
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Galeries Lafayette, July 2006 sales flyer/press release (English language) -- part one *
As you might know, Galeries Lafayette is a large department store in Paris. Here's its new summer flyer (part one). . . (Note "reverse strip-tease" is part of GL's summer window display plan!)
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Galeries Lafayette, July 2006 sales flyer/press release (English language) -- part two *
you might know, Galeries Lafayette is a large department store in Paris. Here's its new summer flyer (part two). . .
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Hotel Confidential: Campanile Boulevard Berthier, Paris France *** 1/2
It's affordable, it's clean, it's IN PARIS. Sure rooms are small, but how much time are you planning to spend indoors when you're in Paris?
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Notre guide de vin à Paris -- Michel Moulherat et La Cave de l'Insolite (version française) *****
Michel Moulherat mène une vie enviable : Il est le patron d'une cave à vin dans un quartier de Paris calme (dans le 11e arrondisement), blotti dans les fabricants de vêtement proches sur une rue propre et étroite. Son atelier a l'air de plus d'une galerie d'art branchée que qu'Américains du nord pourraient considérer une sortie de vin typique, et ses vins sont quelque chose pour être fier de, en effet.
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Shopping the World: Stuff you just can't buy at home *
Another detailed consumer product review from your friends at evalu8.org...
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The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris: The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris: Fifty Charming and Notable Cavistes (Keyes review) ****
This handy guide is an indispensable resource for all those who love their red, white or bubbly and are planning a trip to the City of Lights.
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