The Guillotine was used in several different areas of Paris from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde, Hotel de Ville and also at the Prison de la Grand Roquette. The prison is no longer there but if you pay attention you can still see where the guillotine was installed. Whe Read the rest of this entry »
L’Escargot is one of the great typical French restaurants that is really worth trying. Found in the 1st district, 38 rue Montorgueil (Metro Etienne Marcel) you will find yourself in what one can only describe as a lovely old fashioned Parisian bistro. Read the rest of this entry »
In Paris you can hail a cab only when the “Taxi” light on top is illuminated. At peak hours it is advised to order a cab by phone (see my link page where you will find the telephone numbers for the big Parisian taxi firms). Meters start at 2-3 euros, a little more if you call in advance. drivers are not required to carry more than three passengersat a time, and you can be charged more for baggage, a fourth Read the rest of this entry »
For my first competition I was quite surprised in how much interest this received. For my first competition I asked the following question. Read the rest of this entry »
The “One Two Two Club” rue de Provence 75008 (Metro St Lazare or Havre Caumartin) was one of the most prestigious and popular brothels in Paris. The “One Two Two” pronounced in English,was a a very well known brothel, used by many famous people including Cary Grant and Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchill’s son. Read the rest of this entry »
Christmas is coming, and “Guide Me in Paris” thought you might want to see some photos of the Christmas Market that can be found in the heart of Paris on the world famous Champs Elysées. The Best way to visit the Christmas market is on the Metro (Metro Concorde or Clémanceau).
I went for a walk and had a look at everything that was for sale and you will find a bit of everything, from people serving glasses of hot spicy red wine and the famous “Tartiflette” which consists of cheese, white wine, bacon and onions (well known in the ski resorts) to clothes, cheese and French regional art and crafts. I really recommend a visit for the Christmas atmosphere, and the fact that at the same time you are on the Champs Elysées!! Read the rest of this entry »
“Guide me in Paris” is happy to to announce our first competition, please check out the link below and good luck!.
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Firstly, I will briefly explain what a “Foie Gras” is, the main ingredient is of course a lovely plump pink Goose liver (400-500 grams), you clean and de-vein the goose liver and then season with salt and pepper. Then you lay the liver in a small terrine dish and feel free to add a large tablespoon of Sauternes ( A sweet white wine). Then you cook the liver at a low heat for about two hours (95°) in a bain-marie. Allow to cool and leave in fridge 24 hours. You then serve with some warm toast. Read the rest of this entry »
This is another young and trendy restaurant where you can eat a three course meal for €11.80! . The restaurant 25 Est is situated in the 19th district at Villette area (Metro Jaurés or Stalingrad) set in the old harbour originally used for cargo vessels bringing their goods to one of the old main Paris dock yards. Read the rest of this entry »
For those of you that do not know what a brioche is, it’s basically a butter rich bread that originates from Gisor and Gournay in Normandy and not the Vendee as people often imagine. Gournay is also renowned for its very good quality butter. Brioche is believed to have been invented in the 16th century. There are various kinds if brioche but the best is the Praluline or it’s little sister the Pralusienne, that can only be found in Paris at ”François Pralus” 35 rue Rambuteau (Metro Rambuteau). Read the rest of this entry »
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