Special Paris B&B OFFER!!!

Bonsoir

A little PARIS CHRISTMAS gift for you!

Our Grand mansion in the trendy Marais is on Special for bookings in Paris from January 2013.

From 220euro per night (for 2 people) to 160euro per night!

A HUGE 60euro off the normal rate.

Enjoy an entire large guests suite in a private quarter of this luxurious historic mansion in the 3rd arrondissement, with your own private entry, large lounge room, bedroom, private ensuite, a wrap around L-shape 180degree terrace, free wifi, fresh traditional breakfasts daily. C'est Superb!

To see this B&B on our website with full details, photo gallery and map click here

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Paris Epiceries

bonjourrrr. wishing you all a fresh fruity floral and fabulous monday...from la epicerie de la butte montmartre :)

Paris Apartments Available this Christmas

Apartments AVAILABLE
  this Christmas  
With Season Discounts

available from 12 dec 2012
 

For media enquiries please contact Regina Ferreira at Petite Pr on info@petitepr.com.au
 

1. B&B241
Carols historic mansion on the residential and exclusive Island Saint Louis.

Discount Christmas Special: 175euro p/night for 2 people (reduced from 224euro) includes traditional French breakfast daily.



Features: Guests private bedroom and ensuite, lounge room, free wifi. An incredible hospitable host, Carol who is a fountain of Paris knowledge.



Arrondissement: 4. Map
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2. B&B415
Genevieve's gem, moments away from St Sulpice Christmas Markets, Luxembourg gardens and the beauiful St Germain-des-Pres.

Discount Christmas Special: 135euro p/night for 2 people (reduced from 145euro) includes traditional French breakfast daily.



Features: a large guest well furnished bedroom opening over a quiet courtyard, private bathroom, free wifi.



Arrondissement: 6 Map
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3. Studio 88
An unhosted private oasis in the trendy Marais, next dor to Vanessa Paradis' apartment.

Discount Christmas Special: 135euro per night for 2 people (from 150euro).



Features: Courtyard entry, Queen bed, studio space with lounge, kitchenette, small bathroom and shower.



Arrondissement: 6 Map
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4. B&B371
Moniques panoramic paris abode. 180 deree views from the Sacre Coeur to the Eiffel, this is a unique home.

Rate: 130euro per night for 2 people. Includes traditional French breakfast Daily.



Features: Guestroom with twin or double bed, lounge room access, elevator directly open in to the apartment, shared bathroom.



Arrondissement: 17 Map
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5. B&B272
Annies apartment was once the home of French Impressionist Pissaro, this is an artists inspiration, a quaint and special ambience in Montmartre.

Discount Christmas Special: 140euro per night for 2 people (from 165euro).



Features: Lounge/bedroom - lounge sofa bed can cater 2 more people, full kitchen, laundry facilities, private opening onto a small courtyard, free wifi, Montmartre centre is less than a 1 min walk away.



Arrondissement: 18 Map
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6. B&B368
Petite Paris' most rated and guests favourite B&B is a modern / classic and immaculately looked after home and B&B. A dream home in Paris!

Discount Christmas Special: 150euro p/night for 2 people (from 165euro) includes traditional French breakfast daily.



Features: Large guest bedroom with queen bed, private ensuite with bath and shower, lounge room access, free wifi and 2 well-travelled Paris hosts who welcome guests like famil and offer plenty of Paris insider information and tips.



Arrondissement: 9 Map
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7. B&B96
Marie Francoise's cosy B&B in the Latin Quarter, offers peacefulness and calmness and is a very authentic Parisian home.

Discounted Christmas Special: 135euro p/night for 2 people (from 145euro) includes traditional French breakfast daily.



Features: a double guestroom with private ensuite, free wifi, lounge access and Petite Paris' most experiencd host Marie Francoise who will guide you to the best-of-the-best in Paris.



Arrondissement: 5 Map
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For Media enquiries or more Paris homes available over Christmas 2012 and New Year contact Regina Ferreira at info@petitepr.com.au

Paris Mini Christmas Guide 2012

Noël à Paris

2012 Guide to Whats On in the City of Lights at Christmas!


           BEST MARKETS!           

NEW in 2012 The Notre Dame Cathedral Market will be dedicated to arts, crafts and fine cuisine (with Santa).
Open: Daily from 15 - 23 Dec, 2012.
Location: Place Notre Dame Metro: St Michel or Cite.



La Défense Market - 350 stands of traditional arts, crafts and tempting things to eat/drink, at the largest, most festive Christmas market in the surreal setting of high-rise buildings.
Open: 21 Nov – 29 Dec 2012. Closed Christmas Day.
Location: La Grande arche de La Defense Metro: La Defense.



 Market and Ice Rink at Trocadero - Over 120 wooden chalets peddling gastronomic Christmas goods, crafts, an ice-skating rink and "snow villages" right in the middle of Paris, a giant igloo, snowman, this one's ideal for the kids.
Open: Daily from 8 Dec - 2 Jan, 2013.
Location: Place de la Trocadero (across from the Eiffel) Metro: Trocadero



Saint-Germain Market and Village of Father Christmas - Along Blvd Saint-Germain, 25 chalets will spread the Christmas magic. Shop for the family and taste seasonal goodies.
Open: Daily from 6 Dec - 2 Jan 2013
Location: Place Saint-Germain-des-pres Metro: Saint-Sulpice



Great neighbourhood option: Place des Abbesses - nestled in the heart of the quaint Montmartre neighbourhood.
Open: daily from mid Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Location: Place des Abbesses Metro: Abbesses

Special: A small market in the 16^th district, where revenue is donated to the children’s orphanage that hosts this event.
Location: Rue de la Fontaine  Metro: Michel-Ange Auteuil


              ICE SKATING              

Paris City Council has set up 2 open-air ice rinks in front of the Hôtel de Ville (Paris City Hall), one large and one smaller for youngsters. Skates can be hired on site. This year the ice rinks operate from 16 Dec to 4 Mar, 2013.





      CHRISTMAS CONCERTS      
         in Magnificent Paris Churches          

Enjoy Christmas music, classical or religious, at one of our favourite historic churches hosting special Christmas concerts.
 La Sainte Chapelle - Experience one of the most breathtaking sights in Paris while enjoying a superb performance from 8-31 Dec 2012. There's a New Years Eve Concert at 6pm 31st Dec.
Location: 4 boulevard du Palais 75001
View performances / book tickets here



Eglise de La Madeleine Christmas Concert - Enjoy famous choral and instrumental works by the greatest composers at one of the most beautiful churches from 15 Dec to 1 Jan 2013
Location: Place de la Madeleine.
View performances / book tickets here



For more neighbourhood church concerts visit 'Special Christmas Concerts'



         CHRISTMAS LIGHTS         

Our best-picks for street illuminations are:

1. 'Illume Paris'
From 1st Dec, 2012, Paris City Hall will light 125 streets around Paris for the holidays, with lights switched on from 5:00 pm each night until 2:00 am. Some streets illuminated include la rue Vieille du Temple in the Marais, Place des Abbesses in Montmartre, Boulevard Saint-Germain, Rue de Rennes, Rue de Richelieu, Rue des Saints-Pères, Rue de Grenelle.

2. Avenue Montaigne. From 23 Nov-10 Jan 2013
Metro: Champs-Elysees Clemenceau, 75008. Map



3. Place Vendome surrounds - From 21 Nov-15 Jan 2013
Location: Place Vendome, Rue de la Paix, Rue de Castiglione, Rue Saint-Honore and Rue des Capucines 75001
Metro: Opera, Tuileries or Concorde. Map



4. Bercy Village - From 19 Nov - 6 Jan 2013.
Location: 28 rue Francois  Trufaut - 75012.
Metro: Cour Saint Emillon. Map

5. Galleries Lafayette - From Nov-Jan 2013
Location: 40 Boulevard Haussmann - 75009.
Metro: Opera. Map.





    GOURMET CHRISTMAS    
                       WALKING TOUR                        
 Intimate Small Group Gourmet Christmas Walking Tour.
Enjoy samples galore at Paris' enchanting Saint-Sulpice Christmas Market and specialty food.

 Sample regional, seasonal specialties and stroll around with an expert guide, sip on hot spiced wine (vin chaud), and try beautiful christmas cakes, gingerbread cookies. Continue to famous Paris food stores to enjoy chocolate and traditional French sweets. Tour ends in a typical Parisian tearoom - relax with a hot beverage while your guide regales you with tales of festive French traditions. Book here

       CHRISTMAS EVE MASS       

The Archbishop of Paris officiates the traditional midnight mass at Notre Dame Cathedral. There's also a 6pm mass.
Address: 6 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004. Map.
 Metro: Notre Dame or Cite

Sacre Coeur Basilica midnight mass and at 7pm
Address: 35 Rue Chevalier de Barre 75018. Map Metro: Anvers



Eglise de la Madeleine and Nativity - Doors open 9.30.
Address: 1, place de la Madeleine 75008. Map
Metro: Madeleine





       OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY       

1. Cemetaries of Paris:
Pere Lachaise - 16 Rue du Repos 75020. Website
Montparnasse - 3 Blvd Edgar Quinet 75014 Website
Montmartre - 20 Ave Rachel 75018 Website

2. Movie Theatres
Find English (VO) films without French dubbing (VF):
Champs Elysees Panthe Cinemas 75008
MK2 MK2 cinemas 75013

Some Museums:
Curiosite et Magique (Magic Museum) - 11 rue Saint Paul. 75004. Website
Centre Pompidou Museum of Modern Art - Place Georges Pompidou 75003. Website
Salvador Dali Museum - 11 rue Poulbot 75018 Website



         RESTAURANTS OPEN         
                      CHRISTMAS DAY                     

1. La Coupole - One of Paris' famous, literary haunts and cult brasseries in the traditional art decor cosy ambience. 102 Boulevade Montparnasse 75014. Website



2. Our absolute favourite - Chez Julien - Tall gilded mirrors, plush furnishings, crystal chandeliers, some of the best french food, and a stunning view of the Seine and Notre Dame This is a special Christmas dinner spot. 1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe 75004 Website



3. Bofinger - A well known traditional brasserie serving classic Christmas fare. 5-7, rue de la Bastille 75011 Website


Merry Christmas

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Petite Paris eGuide Book is OUT

Champagne Celebration!! 

Our Petite Paris eGuide Book is OUT NOW!!! 

Over 130 pages and over 150 special, unique and secret spaces and places throughout all 20 arrondissements of Paris. Plus our top 5 listings of:

• top 5 coffee spots
• breakfast spots
• patisseries
• boulangeries
• chocolatiers
• wine bars
• designed vintage seconds shops
• and more to come...

GET IT NOW - click here!

Interactive with web-links to all recommended hotspots, google map links to each location, easy index links to take you to your desired arrondissement, and links to our Paris B&B's located in each arrondissement. Et Voila - here it is, just for you, our Paris LOVERS!


The book is a modest start to what will be a continually updated (twice yearly) directory of some of our  favourite places and spaces in the city of light! Evolving into the best Paris City guide ever! Ha! We hope :) Filled with only our most favourite fabulous places; do not expect to find all the usual 'typical' attractions (louvre, arc de triompe yaaaawn - you can find those with your eyes closed). This book project of ours is the 'Petite' best-of-the-best, as we continue to explore and share the city of light with you. 




Let Petite Paris guide you to the best places to eat, drink, dance, be entertained, sightsee, stroll, shop, spa, and more.

Available formats: 

1. ebook version $19.99:  click here
    
2. Coffee table Book (choose soft cover or hardcover) fr. $74:  click here
    
3. PDF Version $11.99: click here

MERCI - We hope we LOVE our Petite Paris City Guide.

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