Tag Archives: City Breaks
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Enjoy the biggest flea market in Europe: Les Puces
If you enjoy hunting down a bargain, you are going to adore Les Puces. It is the biggest flea market in all of Europe, but there are those who argue that it is the biggest in the world. You could spend an entire day here quite easily among the..
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Great atmosphere and great shopping in the Marais Quarter
The Marais Quarter was developed in the 12th century, making it one of Paris’ oldest districts, which gives it a unique and interesting character. You will find some fantastic architecture here, as well as the picture perfect wide boulevards that Paris is famous for. The shops are as intriguing..
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Trendy and affordable: Saint-Germain
Trendy and affordable are not usually words that you find in the same sentence when it comes to shopping in Paris, but you will be pleasantly surprised when you visit the Saint-Germain area of the city. Situated in the centre of the 6th Arrondissement and stretching along the banks..
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Les Halles for shopping perfection
Les Halles is situated in the centre of Paris in the 1st Arrondissement, and is in close proximity to the Opera House, the Louvre Museum and many other famous Parisian landmarks and attractions. This area has been used as a place to meet, and to buy and sell goods..
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Go Local at the Carrousel du Louvre
The Carrousel du Louvre is a shopping centre in the middle of Paris and, as its name suggests, is close to the Louvre museum so you can combine your love for culture at the same time as your passion for shopping. This place is as popular with the local..
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Taxi! Taxi! Get a real experience with a London cabbie
If you need to get to somewhere in London quickly, and it isn’t very far away, then a taxi is your best bet. Taxis are available all over the city and are really easy to find. Simply call a taxi from the side of the road and they’ll park..
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Reach for the stars at Louvres-Tuileries and Faubourg Saint-Honoré
When in Paris, do as the stars do and shop at some of the high-end shops of the Louvre-Tuileries and Fauberg Saint-Honoré. It doesn’t matter whether you are after designer clothing, home furnishings or exclusive cosmetics that the celebs are wearing, you’ll find them all here. Rubbing shoulders with..
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Have some fun in the House of Sparkys
It doesn’t matter how old you are there’s always something really magical about a proper toy store – and House of Sparkys is not only that but is also the biggest toy shop in the whole of the Czech Republic! Pay a visit to the four wonderful floors of..
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Bohemian Glass at Moser Glass
The Czech Republic is famous for its Bohemian glass, so no trip to Prague would be complete without a visit to one of the city’s best known manufacturers of this beautiful crystal. Moser Glass is situated near to Wenceslas Square on Na Prikope. If you are using the metro..
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Where to Shop in Prague
If you want to spend some of your city break shopping then it helps to know where to go. The main shopping area in Prague starts in Wenceslas Square, along Na Prikope to Republic Square. If you are looking for some luxury boutiques, then head towards Parizska Street, but..
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