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Brand-Name Fashion Shopping at McArthur Glen Outlet Mall in Troyes, France

Posted by Henk Bekker on June 19, 2010
Champagne, France / No Comments

Top savings are available on brand-name fashion and sports clothes at the McArthur Glen Outlet shopping mall in Troyes in the Aube en Champagne region in France.

McArthur Glen Outlet Mall in Troyes

Cheap brand-name fashion and discounted sports and casual clothing is available from the McArthur Glen factory outlet shopping mall outside Troyes in the French Aube en Champagne region. International fashion brands such as Burberry, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, Timberland, and Tommy Hilfiger has shops here while popular French and European brands such as Escada, Lacoste, and Petit Bateau also have discount shops here. Nike, Reebok, and Samsonite have outlets here. Terre de Bulles is the only shop in the McArthur Glen Outlet Mall that sells champagne.

Troyes is a lovely town with one of the most beautiful medieval old towns in France. Very impressive half-timbered buildings and splendid stained-glass windows can be seen in Troyes. Troyes is located in between Reims and Dijon on the main highways and a great place to stop over and save while shopping when traveling between Calais, or Paris, and Lyon and the south of France.

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Mourners from the Tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy Touring the USA

Posted by Henk Bekker on June 14, 2010
Burgundy, France / No Comments

Top medieval sculptures from the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon, in Burgundy, France travel the USA for temporary exhibitions in top American museums and galleries.

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The mourners from the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy, usually on display in Dijon, France, are traveling the USA for much of 2010 to 2012. These statues, considered to be amongst the best late-medieval sculptures in France, will be on display in New York, St. Louis, Dallas, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Richmond before returning to Dijon via Paris. The mourners from the ducal tombs are usually on display in the Musée des Beaux Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) in Dijon but will tour through North America while the museum is being renovated.

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By RER, Metro Trains, and Bus to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)

Posted by Henk Bekker on May 05, 2010
France, Paris / No Comments

RER and Métro trains with bus or ORLYVAL combinations are a good public transportation alternative to Les Cars Air France for travel to Aéroport Paris-Orly ORY.

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Getting to Aéroport d’Orly (ORY) from downtown Paris is possible by public transportation using buses or the ORLYVAL to RER and Metro train stations. However, public transportation from Orly to Paris is more confusing than it needs be making may travelers opting for the simpler Les Cars Air France limousine coaches or private airport shuttles. Airport shuttles and vans can be worth the splurge for small groups, especially as it offers services directly to hotels and specific addresses in Paris and the Ile de France region. Airport shuttles should be reserved in advance – do compare prices as fares vary widely.

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Cheap RER Line B Train to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Posted by Henk Bekker on May 03, 2010
France, Paris / No Comments

Getting to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is easiest and cheap using suburban train RER Ligne B between downtown and the aéroport.

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RER suburban train line B is often the best public transportation between downtown Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Getting to the airport from Paris by RER train is relatively cheap and fast as the train does not get stuck in traffic. RER Ligne B stops amongst others at Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, Châtelet-Les Halles, and Gare du Nord en route to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2-TGV Station.

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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Shuttle Bus, Les Cars & Coach Links

Posted by Henk Bekker on May 03, 2010
France, Paris / No Comments

Roissybus shuttles link Paris-Opera and CDG, Les Cars Air France coaches go to Etoile, Montparnasse, and Orly, and Noctielien night buses to Gare du Nord & De l’Est.

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Getting to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from downtown Paris is easy by bus or rail. RER train line B is generally the fastest public transportation to Charles de Gaulle but many travelers prefer the convenience of bus services. The cheap Roissybus links the airport with Paris Opéra Garnier, the Les Cars Air France luxury limousine coaches go to Etoile, Port Maillot, Gare de Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon, and Orly Airport (ORY). Late at night and early morning, Noctilien buses provide a useful service to many parts of Paris. Small groups may find airport shuttles worth the splurge especially if hotels are not located close to the final stops of buses – prices vary widely so do compare before booking.

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Les Cars Air France Shuttle Buses to Paris Airports ORY & CDG

Posted by Henk Bekker on May 02, 2010
France, Paris / No Comments

Les Cars Air France are luxury airport shuttle buses that provide easy transportation from downtown Paris to Aéroport Orly (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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Getting to Paris’s two main airports Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY) always seems a bit more complicated and complex than it should be (or actually is). Trains and local buses provide the cheapest public transportation but Les Cars Air France is a very comfortable option for passengers from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle and Aéroport Orly to downtown Paris. Les Cars Air France coaches also provide the best transit option for travel between Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports.

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Fast Transfers from Eurostar to Paris Train Stations

Posted by Henk Bekker on November 04, 2009
France, Paris / No Comments

Getting from Paris Gare du Nord to De L’Est or De Lyon Stations

Train passengers often have to transfer between stations in Paris. Eurostar trains stop at Gare du Nord, while TGV trains usually depart from Gare de l’Est or Gare de Lyon.

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Eurostar trains arrive in Paris at Gare du Nord station while TGV trains depart usually from Gare de l’Est or Gare de Lyon. Thus rail passengers traveling through Paris often have to change not only trains but stations as well. Generally the easiest way to transfer between stations Paris is to use the Metro or suburban RER trains but for small groups it may be worth considering a taxi or even a private shuttle service. The transfer from Gare du Nord to Gare de l’Est is the easiest as it is usually fastest to walk. The transfer from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon is best done by RER train.

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Cheap Fast Transportation to Paris Beauvais Airport

Posted by Henk Bekker on November 03, 2009
France, Paris / No Comments

Travel by Shuttle Bus from Porte Maillot, Train, or Car to BVA Aéroport

Travelers to Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) can use a cheap shuttle bus from Porte Maillot or train from Gare du Nord stations. Taxis and rental cars are expensive options.

Bus to Paris (Beauvais Airport - Beauvais)
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Paris Beauvais Tillé Aéroport (BVA) is a small airport to the northwest of Paris. Paris-Beavais Airport is popular with low-cost airlines offering cheap flights to Paris. BVA is currently the third largest airport in Paris and used by low-cost airlines Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Blue Air. Ground transportation is not particularly plentiful but reasonably cheap and similar to that from other airports familiar to Ryanair passengers. Direct shuttle buses from Beauvais airport to Porte Maillot in Paris are usually the best way to travel but trains and shuttle services are also available. Taxis are relatively expensive but car rental is a sensible option if traveling towards destinations to the west of Paris including Normandy.

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Cheapest Brand Name Clothes Outlet Mall in Paris

Posted by Henk Bekker on November 03, 2009
France, Paris / No Comments

Top Savings at La Vallée Village Outlet Shopping Mall at Disneyland, France

Cheap prices and big discounts on the best brand-name clothes are the top attractions of shopping at La Vallée Village outlet mall near Disneyland Paris in France.

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La Vallée Village outlet mall is within easy reach from central Paris and only minutes away from Disneyland. Big savings are available at this shopping center on upmarket European and international brand-name clothes. La Vallée Village outlet mall is within easy reach by train or by car from central Paris while long-distance trains, including Eurostar, TGV, and RER trains, also stop nearby at the Marne-la-Vallée Chessy / Parc Disneyland station. »»»Continue reading…

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Cheap Family Hotel Review: Novotel Grenoble Nord Voreppe

Posted by Henk Bekker on September 16, 2009
France, Isère / No Comments

Great Savings and Deals for Comfortable, Modern Hotel with Swimming Pool

Hotel Review: The family-friendly Novotel Grenoble Nord Voreppe offers cheap deals in a comfortable hotel with swimming pool for families and travelers to Grenoble, Chartreuse, and the French Alps.

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The Novotel Grenoble Nord Voreppe is a typical Novotel hotel. The hotel is modern, if a bit characterless, but offer great value and comfortable accommodation for travelers and families of up to four. As the hotel aims mostly at business travelers, very cheap deals are available over weekends and during holiday periods including most of summer. A large garden and outdoor swimming pool are added bonuses.

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