Tag Archives: Paris
Signs for the Times
Attractive new signs proclaiming Machynlleth as the ‘Gateway to the Cambrian Coast Line and Snowdonia National Park’ have been erected at the town’s railway station. John Ablitt Snowdonia National Park’s Communication Director said “Working closely with the railway is important … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged Climate change, England, National park, Paris, Rail transport, Train Station, Travel and Tourism, United States
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French trains tickets – advance purchase vs walk up fares?
sat124 asked: Will be in Paris on couple day trip and would like to do a day trip to Chartes (leave early morning/return same day)…will be there in a couple months from now. Ideally I’d like to wait until last … Continue reading
Posted in Train Tickets
Tagged Advance Purchase, Flexibility, French Trains, Last Minute, Money, Paris, Train Trip, Weather
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I need to know if there are still public lockers for luggage storage at Gare du Nord in Paris?
E R asked: There are conflicting versions about whether the lockers are still there or they were removed because of terrorist threats. Also, I think there is luggage storage or consigne if you are travelling on Eurostar but I won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Eurostar
Tagged Eurostar, Gare Du Nord, Lockers, Luggage Storage, Paris, Public Storage, Terrorist Threats, Trains
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Anyone stay at the Ibis Hotels (or a decent chain) near the Gare Du Nord in Paris?
asked: I’ve been to TripAdvisor.com and to the Ibis/Accor websites but the hotel websites make the hotels look all nice and Ikea-like and the reviews make the hotels sound cramped and old. Not really fussy, just don’t want a place … Continue reading
Posted in Eurostar
Tagged Better Luck, Credit Card, Eurostar, Hotels Nice, Ibis, Ibis Hotels, Paris, Walking Distance
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Cafe near St Pancras Staion or the British Library?
Destiny Angel asked: I have to meet someone coming to London on the Eurostar train from Paris. She wants to get together over a coffee in a cafe or restaurant that is quiet or has quiet corners where we can … Continue reading
