I'm looking for a brand of blue jeans in I bought in Paris several years ago. I don't think they are a French brand - no French on the labels. The word for the brand name, "Missy," refers to "an average female size" in America, so Google has been no help. They were bought in the 11e
arrondissement of Paris, probably
sur Rue du Faubourg-Saint Antoine, on the sidewalk in front of an unknown shop for €10 or €15.
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posted by desjardins
on Feb 22, 2007 -
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I want to do Paris/daytrips (1-2 days), Switzerland (4-5 days), and London/daytrips (1-2 days), all late this January. I'll be traveling alone. I'd love some advice.
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posted by Malad
on Jan 10, 2007 -
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Recommendations for historical fiction about Paris? I'll be there for a couple of weeks, and have found that historical novels can really help me sink my teeth into a place. I have no particular era in mind, so the period is less important than the setting and the writing.
posted by walla
on Dec 15, 2006 -
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'The Flâneur': What fascinating titbits can you add to my knowledge about this concept? Art, history, philosophy and literary theory links all welcome.
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posted by 0bvious
on Oct 25, 2006 -
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My co-worker is planning a visit to Paris for a group of university students and needs to find a conference room for about 23 people the afternoon of Oct. 19. How do you find a Parisian conference room when you don't speak French and live in Copenhagen?
posted by bethm
on Oct 5, 2006 -
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Late night Paris. Where can we drink and/or eat between midnight and when the first Eurostar leaves Gare Du Nord?
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posted by coach_mcguirk
on Sep 24, 2006 -
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How do I connect my VGA-only Thinkpad T60 to a French TV with HDMI and YPbPr inputs?
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posted by Nelson
on Sep 6, 2006 -
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Why can't I purchase a cheap air ticket on Italian MyAir.com from the US?
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posted by Scram
on Sep 5, 2006 -
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How can I get really cheap Eurostar tickets (London-Paris and back)?
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posted by k8t
on Sep 1, 2006 -
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Me, wife, kids, sister and Mum want to spend the October half-term week (the last full week of October) in Paris. Hotels don't work well with tinies, so we're looking for a self-catering apartment.
Where would MeFites recommend, or recommend looking? Not fussed about location (within reason), but we like the 5e and 6e. We aren't on our upppers, but price is a factor (we only live in Brighton so this is more bonus extra holiday than Trip of a Lifetime).
Happy to use a company, or arrange something privately - even a house swap if people fancy a week in
Britain's shingle capital.
posted by athenian
on Sep 1, 2006 -
2 answers
I've recently moved to Paris, and I'd like to know if there are any pubs where I can catch NFL games on Sunday nights. I know they will start pretty late in the evening, but I just want to have a beer and watch a game. Bonus points for places that might air Jets/Giants.
posted by DefendBrooklyn
on Aug 17, 2006 -
7 answers
Help me buy a scooter in Paris. I've just moved to Paris for work, and will be getting my carte de sejour (longterm visa) in a few weeks. I would like to find a decent second-hand Vespa or something similar. Some of the questions I have: Can I get a nice ride for under 1000€? Will I need an expensive French license (I currently hold one from NJ)? What type of insurance will I need and how much should I expect to pay? I'm looking to buy in September, so any help would be appreciated!
posted by DefendBrooklyn
on Jul 25, 2006 -
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[EuroTripFilter]What European city can we go to CHEAPLY for a few days from London?
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posted by k8t
on Jul 20, 2006 -
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I have a friend who has decided to go live in Paris for two months or more. She's searching for her next career and life move, and has always loved the City of Lights. I'm looking for a gift that is inspired, but practical. It also has to pack and travel well--not weigh her down. She's going to be free and hopes the city will be a sort of muse. She's set on luggage, has a place to stay, won't have a car, loves fashion, going out on the town, and I'm sure has plenty of maps.
Somewhere in the range of 100 euros.
posted by nenequesadilla
on Jun 15, 2006 -
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TravelFilter: This summer I and 3 friends are planning on travelling around part of Europe by train and are looking for advice on the main areas we plan to stay in. Information on hostels or other cheap accommodation (first hand if possible) would be great (more inside)
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posted by knapah
on May 19, 2006 -
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ParisFilter: Michelin-starred-quality restaurants on short notice? (Spoilers inside for those going with me on the trip.)
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posted by commander_cool
on May 3, 2006 -
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In general, how long must a layover at an airport be to be able to leave the airport, see the city (even for a short amount of time), and get back without missing your connecting flight?
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posted by thebabelfish
on May 2, 2006 -
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I'm reading a book that has a lot of references to Paris between the wars and culture that flowed underneath it. The surrealist movement, people like Gertrude Stein, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, the brothels and debauchery, etc. Similar situations have happened everywhere - the Harlem Renaissance, the Beat Generation and countless others. I'm sure you can think of more.
My question is this: Where is this stuff happening now?
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posted by borkingchikapa
on Mar 27, 2006 -
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ParisFilter: I am going to Paris France during the middle of March. I do not speak french, aside from knowing to say
merci when people do anything nice for me. I have no misconceptions about the possibility of learning the entire french language in a months time. So what specific words and phrases do I need to know in order to get by in Paris?
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posted by aburd
on Feb 13, 2006 -
44 answers
Can you walk on to a ferry at Dover? And about how much might it cost?
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posted by jb
on Feb 11, 2006 -
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ParisFi: Looking for an apartment finder service to find me a high-end place in central Paris this spring (2 weeks). Its a gift for elderly relatives and I don't have time or expertise enough to do it myself and its got to be a special place.
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posted by johoney
on Feb 9, 2006 -
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For recent travellers, is the U.S. still a bargain? Specifically, how would you compare the price of eating out in a similarly semi-fancy restaurant in 1) San Francisco, 2) Seattle, 3) London, 4) Paris, 5) New York. Let's peg the baseline cost at about $50/person in San Francisco, excluding wine.
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posted by _sirmissalot_
on Feb 8, 2006 -
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ParisFilter: My husband-to-be and I are going to Paris for our honeymoon. We've noted the great suggestions for things to see and do in previous MeFi threads [
here,
here,
here and
here], but were looking for suggestions for inexpensive hotels. Anyone have any recommendations? Comments about why you recommend that particular hotel would also be appreciated.
posted by nyxie
on Jan 2, 2006 -
17 answers
My friend Tina is currently in Paris to help settle in her daughter, who will be living and working there for some time. How about some tips for both ? [+]
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posted by y2karl
on Sep 16, 2005 -
10 answers
What's the best way I can find discount travel (air, rail, rental car) destinations for a weekend trip from Paris?
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posted by sixpack
on Jul 13, 2005 -
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I need to book a romantic table for two in Paris for this weekend and really need a recommendation.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2005 -
15 answers
If I were to show up in Roubaix France the day of the
Paris-Roubaix Cycling race, April 10 this year, would I be able to get into the Roubaix Velodrome without any advance tickets, be able to see and hear the progress of the race then watch the finish live? If this is not possible where else would be a good place to watch the race? I don't know the area at all so trying to dash around the back roads for good vantage points would be difficult.
posted by jholland
on Feb 25, 2005 -
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ParisFilter: My husband and I are going to the City of Lights for our honeymoon. We're definitely going to try some of AskMeFi's
previous suggestions! But us, we're big geeks (comics, anime, computers, games). Are there good geeky places to visit in Paris? Where are the best BD (bande dessiner) stores? Or sci fi bookshops? Anything else a good geek shouldn't miss?
posted by debgpi
on Feb 16, 2005 -
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NaughtyFilter: My new fella and I are going to Paris for a week, staying in Montmartre. We'll do the usual touristy things by day, but I would love to surprise him by coming up with a more 'adult' nighttime tour of the city of lights. Nothing too hardcore, just some good clean dirty hetero couples fun. For example, I've heard Moulin Rouge is kind of cheesy. Any hipper alternatives? Shops, bookstores, clubs, all suggestions welcomed.
posted by thinkpiece
on Feb 9, 2005 -
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