I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

While I'm in Paris (for a short stop) I plan to buy DVDs (movies) by french new wave directors like truffaut. I have heard that there are cheap DVD shops in Paris. Do you know of any good ones in the Left Bank ? I will be staying in Montparnasse.
posted by lahersedor on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a Yelp-type site for restaurants in Paris (or Europe, as a whole)? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find leather-free clothing in Paris? Specifically, I'm looking for boots and shoes, but bonus points for jackets, belts and the like. [more inside]
posted by nicoleincanada on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

My baby sister will spend a week in Paris alone and is travelling overseas for the first time. What practical arrangements can I make from a distance to help her have the best time she has ever had? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl on Oct 14, 2009 - 15 answers

Looking for an independent bookshop in Paris. [more inside]
posted by lucia__is__dada on Oct 12, 2009 - 3 answers

New Year's Eve in Paris. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by proj on Oct 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm heading off to Paris for four days, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous that I'll forget something important. I've never been to Paris, and I haven't been to Europe for fifteen years. I'll be staying by myself in a hotel in Arondissement 7. I'm wondering if you can help me out with any last-minute tips or things I'm likely to have forgotten. [more inside]
posted by cider on Oct 9, 2009 - 25 answers

Paris help: I am organising a weekend for a group of men in Paris in mid October. We're arriving Friday night, staying at a hostel on rue Mouffetard, doing some activities on the Saturday and heading home Sunday night. I need some advice on locations... and activities... and everything... [more inside]
posted by einekleine on Oct 7, 2009 - 4 answers

What is your best advice for a first time international traveler? [more inside]
posted by carterscott on Oct 5, 2009 - 52 answers

Where can we make out with French boys, what foodie things can I not miss in Paris, and what is the Kampa Park of Brussels? [more inside]
posted by IWoudDie4U on Aug 17, 2009 - 15 answers

How did you know getting engaged impulsively was a good idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 55 answers

InsaneLast-MinuteEuropeanTravelFilter: How to get one procrastinator and three bags from Berlin to France and England. Read on, it's probably crazier than you think! [more inside]
posted by Devika on Aug 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Are there inexpensive one-way tickets from the US to Europe? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Aug 7, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I get from Paris to Innsbruck? [more inside]
posted by iguanapolitico on Aug 7, 2009 - 11 answers

While in Paris, I stumbled upon a group playing quite an impressive strings arrangement, in a Metro station. What song is this?
posted by disillusioned on Aug 5, 2009 - 4 answers

What is a proper gift to bring a same-sex Parisian couple when invited to dinner? [more inside]
posted by tarthur on Aug 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Has anyone from the US ever had to apply for an international drivers license? I'm a dummy and didn't realize it supposedly takes 4-6 weeks to get one! [more inside]
posted by nakleh on Jul 21, 2009 - 15 answers

In September I have a one-day layover in Paris (noon on a Saturday until 8am the next morning) on my way back to the US from the Middle East. Looking for suggestions to make the best of less than 24 hours in a city i've never been to! [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Jul 13, 2009 - 17 answers

TypicalTravelFilter: What are the must-sees, tips and tricks, and off-the-beaten paths whilst in Paris for 3 days? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Jul 11, 2009 - 15 answers

How do we arrange financing to buy an apartment in Paris or London? [more inside]
posted by jchaw on Jun 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Which is more reliable when moving a family of 5 across from Paris Gare du Nord, to Montparnasse station -with 1 hr 20 available. Taxi or Metro?
posted by wildatheart on Jun 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Help us elope in Paris! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 3 answers

LondonFilter, ParisFilter: I'll be in London and Paris for about a week, starting next week. What are the coolest, most-offbeat, least-overplayed activities/destinations for a young (21) traveler? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Jun 11, 2009 - 26 answers

Paris or Bust? [more inside]
posted by Rocket26 on Jun 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Care to share your tips and tricks for spending a week in Paris on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by bricoleur on Jun 5, 2009 - 15 answers

I need to find a place to stay in Paris, starting tomorrow morning. I'm starting to panic. Oh yeah, and I have a migraine, haven't had any food on my stomach since yesterday, and generally feel awful. I feel pretty stupid. [more inside]
posted by amtho on May 30, 2009 - 13 answers

What are some good events (art, music, film, dance) websites or weblogs for Paris? Are there equivalents of Le Cool or Flavorpill. Looking for something a bit more focused than Time Out Paris or Parissi. French or English is fine. [more inside]
posted by vacapinta on May 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Short term flat let in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on May 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend an American-style colorist in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on May 14, 2009 - 1 answer

Does anyone know of any cool small independent artist run centers in Paris, France? Searching "Paris" and anything to do with art is overwhelming and not helping me find what I am looking for. [more inside]
posted by smartypantz on May 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Where do I go to obtain certain recent court transcripts in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on May 11, 2009 - 1 answer

What should we do in Paris in the evenings / at night? [more inside]
posted by mizike on May 5, 2009 - 16 answers

Where can I find the best graffiti in Paris? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Apr 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Where should we stay in Paris if we are landing at CDG and departing two days later from BVA (RyanAir). In those two days, we would like to see as much of Paris as possible but not end up spending an exorbitant amount traveling from the city back to our hotel, or from the hotel to the airports. [more inside]
posted by omair on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Last minute paris hotel recommendation [more inside]
posted by Mossy on Apr 13, 2009 - 9 answers

Where is a good place to practice yoga in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Schismatic on Apr 13, 2009 - 1 answer

Where in Paris can I buy a small, relatively-inexpensive music box which plays the theme waltz from the movie "Amelie?" Will be there in a few days.
posted by dorgla on Apr 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Visiting Paris during EASTER. I heard the whole city is closed. I have been advised to go to the Jewish section of Paris, but it will be Passover. What can I do that day? (any advice about what to do on other days or what not to miss would also be appreciated)
posted by marlys27 on Apr 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Where to board our cats in Paris while traveling in the states? [more inside]
posted by swhitt on Mar 26, 2009 - 1 answer

is there a website that i can order--and have shipped--Dr. Bronner's soap (lavender, liquid castile) online. Catch: It needs to be shipped to Paris, France. (Cost, within reasonable limits, is not a factor.) [more inside]
posted by slograffiti on Mar 24, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to buy a copy of the image from the cover of Paris in the Twentieth Century as a poster. Where can I get one?
posted by GuyZero on Mar 19, 2009 - 9 answers

What gift should I bring to a 4-year-old half American, half-French girl living in Paris? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Mar 18, 2009 - 14 answers

Paris Electro Clubs? [more inside]
posted by *s on Mar 13, 2009 - 3 answers

What cheese shops should not be missed in Paris? [more inside]
posted by ransom on Mar 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Vegas FoodFilter Emergency: BF and I are in Vegas for a confrence and the entire place is giving him a massive stress headache. Any ideas on quiet, off-strip places to eat/recover? Let's say we're going to see Penn & Teller tonight at 9. (we are) Where can we eat afterwards/before that is not crowded, within walking distance, and not super expensive? Restrictions and example below [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Feb 25, 2009 - 12 answers

ParisFilter: what is the best way to get from the Gare d'Austerlitz to Orly Sud? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Feb 24, 2009 - 7 answers

What's your favourite place in Paris to idle time away ordering cafe cremes and working through a giant book? Chill and economical is the combination for which I seek. I'm up in Montmartre, but don't mind hitting the metro for somewhere rad.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot on Feb 18, 2009 - 4 answers

We will be in Paris from this Saturday to Monday, help us make the best of it. [more inside]
posted by nfg on Jan 30, 2009 - 9 answers

What are my options for a good Protestant worship service for Sunday the 18th in Paris? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Jan 11, 2009 - 6 answers