What's the best way to see paris for $2? On a bike!…read more One of my Paris highlights were this bikes! Though they may look clunky and hideous, they are great way to get you anywhere. After a couple days of walking everywhere my legs were dying. As much as I wanted to see everything paris had to offer my legs were telling me NO! Good thing we decided to try these bikes out because they saved our legs and took us to places faster than our two feet ever would. The website makes renting these bikes simple enough. You register online and pay with card and create a PIN. An email is sent to you with user numbers, that you'll need to enter in the kiosk to get a bike and don't forget your pin. As long as you return the bike to a station within 30 minutes you're guaranteed a $2 paris excursion all on two wheels. Most of the station are available on most popular areas and around the corners in big intersections. You can always rent the bike from the kiosk if you don't have time to register online. When you return your bike make sure to see a green light appear on your stand. If not, you can go to the main kiosk and troubleshoot from there. My light went orange in one instance because I shoved it in the wrong angle and the kiosk released it, so I could retry sliding it in. It was fun biking around like a local because even the locals use them. It was super scary biking on crowded roads with cars, but compared to America, french drivers are totally aware of their surroundings. The insurance you have with these bikes are they are heavy and big enough to keep you stable and withstand a lot of beatings. The fenders on the bike also come in handy for those spontaneous mother nature drizzles.

Velib was super easy to use. I bought a 1-day use ONLINE for $1.70 euro or $2.12 USD. (The first 30…read moreminutes of each bike use is free and then you get billed 1 euro for every 30 additional minutes.) After buying online, it was super easy. All I had to do was enter in my account number, which was sent to me in my confirmation email, enter the PIN number I created online and then select the bike number I was going to use. Done! Most of the bikes are in good shape with quick release seat, bike light, bike lock etc but a few needed a quick tune-up. If you find yourself returning your bike to a full station, you can enter your PIN number into the machine and you get 15 minutes to find another nearby station. What is amazing is that there are over 20,000 "community" Velib bikes across 1,500 different stations that are located all over Paris! There is even a smartphone app that you can use to find out where the closest Velib station is at so you can return the bike and which station has available bikes to use. It was a great way for us to see Paris from a different perspective. Most of my friends that saw our Paris pictures said, "Wow, that's so cool that you rode bikes in Paris."

Booked a stay last minute when i got in as my original hotel stay didnt pan out…read more What an amazing hotel! Found this place searching on Expedia. Clean, spacious and located not far from central sites. Walking distance to everything. The bathroom was spacious with a deep bathtub which was great. Toilet and bathroom were separate which was nice. Staff was so friendly! One late night i had drinks and chatted it up with one of the front desk staff, friendly gentleman! It is a distance from CDG but that's standard.

Booked a room for three: (queen bed and a twin roll away) -…read moreSpacious, comfortable sized rooms for Paris - Comfortable bed and bedding. - Clean and modern - Filtered water provided for free in glass bottles (not for you to take out of the room but much appreciated) Bathroom: - Impressive with both a small shower and a pretty big bathtub with hand spray. - nice sized sink - dry rack for clothes and a close up mirror. - Toilet is separate from the shower/bath area. - L'occitane products was a nice surprise! Shampoo and body wash are big bottles (not takeaways) to conserve on plastic. Conditioner and lotions provided in small bottles. Refreshing face towelettes also provided. - A/C was great to beat the summer heat Staff was courteous. Hotel's small bar closes at 11 p.m. Didn't try their breakfast but there's a great looking bagel place around the corner and a Pret a Manger super close as well. Location: Hotel is in a central location for touring the main sites and access to the Metro and bus station. Champs-Élysées is a super close. Transportation: Sunday evening: Took the express RER B3 from CDG to Chatelet les Halles station. Then transferred to Metro-1 (toward La Defense) to the Charles de Gaulle - Etoile. Short walk to the hotel from there. We didn't have a lot of luggage so it was perfect. Because it was an express on the RER, it took only 40-45 minutes to our final stop and 11.40 Euros (or so) per ticket. If the train was not an express, it would take approximately 1.5 hours. Took a cab to the airport from the area for 50 Euros. There's also a decent bus option, apparently.

Stayed for 6 days. Bright spots: Room size, clean, close to…read moreeverything, nice staff. Laundry room available.

Nothing special. Definitely overpriced. Get yourself an airbnb and have a nice time in Paris…read more Cons: The wifi is terrible. The dishwasher is terrible. A load of laundry is 5 Euros. Pros: ???

From the owner: La salle des Banlieues Bleues Le festival Banlieues bleues est un rendez-vous incontournable pour…read moreles passionnés de musique. Organisé chaque année sur tout le département de la Seine-Saint-Denis par le conseil Géneral et des villes du 93, ce festival réunit divers courants musicaux et des artistes venus de différents pays. C'est l'occasion pour chacun de découvrir ou de rédécouvrir des artistes. Ce sont plus de 350 musiciens, 70 groupes et 40 concerts qui se déroulent dans 17 villes (Blanc-Mesnil, Bobigny, Pantin, Drancy, La Courneuve, Saint-Ouen, Stains ...). Cet événement débute à partir du mois de mars et s'étale sur un mois. Banlieues Bleues s'installent dans les anciens établissements de l'Usine Noirot et Lefaux à partir du 3 mars 2006 tout spécialement rénovés à cet effet. Cet espace est la 3ème salle au monde à être conçue pour accueillir spécialement la musique improvisée après New York et Amsterdam. Entouré de baies vitrées donnant sur un jardin de cerisiers, cette salle à

Stephane Nancy provided impeccable service throughout our trip. He was highly responsive,…read moreprofessional, and went above and beyond to create a customized Champagne tour that perfectly matched, or exceeded, our expectations. While we booked our own cellar tours, Stephane helped us optimize the itinerary, recommending the best route, timing, and stops to make the most of the day. One of his best suggestions was to visit one cellar in Reims and the other in Épernay rather than staying in a single town. This allowed us to enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque vineyards, visit the iconic Avenue de Champagne, and stop in Hautvillers, the charming village of Dom Pérignon, where we took in stunning views over the Marne Valley and the surrounding vineyards. Those thoughtful recommendations turned an already exciting day into an unforgettable experience. Stephane also recommended several lunch stop options, including Le Bellevue Restaurant & Bar inside the Royal Champagne Hotel in Champillon (which is the one we selected). It was the perfect choice, with exceptional food and sweeping views over the Champagne vineyards--one of the most memorable meals of our trip. The little touches he added before and during our trip made all the difference. He greeted us with fresh croissants to start the day, and after one of our cellar tours, he surprised us with delicious bakery treats for an afternoon pick-me-up. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel incredibly well taken care of from start to finish. We were so impressed with Stephane's service that both my friend and I immediately booked him again for our airport departures. His local knowledge, professionalism, reliability, and warmth truly set him apart. If you're looking for an outstanding private driver in Paris or the Champagne region, I can't recommend Stephane, or one of his colleagues, highly enough. He played a huge role in making our trip so special. (As a note, I had Mr. Do for my airport drop off because Stephane was already booked for my friend who had to leave earlier than me for the airport. Both of us appreciated the extra guidance both drivers provided to take us into the departure terminal, guide us to the self-service VAT (Value Added Tax) refund kiosks to get us on our way!)

Wonderful experience with our service to champagne day trip! From the very quick and professional…read moreservice for booking to punctual and great attention during actual trip it was a pleasure working with my driver in Paris