Paris, France - Video Tour of the Bastille Neighborhood (Part 1)
Hello and welcome for another video tour of a fantastic Paris neighborhood by New York Habitat ( ).
In this video we are going to have a look at the area around La Bastille, which is located in the southeast of Paris, just beside the Marais. With its real Parisian feel, the Bastille has all kinds of unique hidden treasures.
This will be the first of a three-part series on this fantastic neighborhood.
The Place de la Bastille is the area where The Bastille, a formidable fortress on the eastern gate of Paris, was built in the 1300s.
After the revolution, the prison was dismantled and many of its study blocks went to the building of the Concorde Bridge. While the prison no longer exists, La Place de la Bastille is much a part of Parisian life. It's quite the busy traffic circle, so be careful crossing it!
The French Revolutionaries had one thing in mind: to do things differently. In that spirit, you should skip the hotel for your next trip to Paris. Booking a vacation rental in Paris will put you in touch with the real Paris, giving you an authentic experience you wouldn't get otherwise.
Take a look at this fully furnished 1-bedroom loft apartment in Bastille ( ) is located in a building that was once part of a monastery. The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with the luxury of a dishwasher and also has access to a small private balcony.
With plentiful seating and sleeping areas, this furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Bastille ( is perfect for a Paris family getaway. This apartment includes a television with DVD payer, of course a fully equipped kitchen for home cooked meals and a dining table.
This furnished studio apartment in Bastille ( ) has the aesthetics of exposed wood beams and parquet wood floors. The kitchen includes a stove top with 2 burners, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator and is the perfect place to come and put your feet up after a long Paris day!
On the other side of the Place de la Bastille is the Opera Bastille. Its design, by Carlos Ott, is still controversial; however, its modern acoustics do the operatic performances presented here justice. You can often get last minute tickets if you show up around 6-6:30 pm at the ticket office, which is found on the right of the main entrance.
If you love contemporary art and antiques, make sure you check out the massive bi-annual Joel Garcia Antique and Contemporary Art Fair held at Place de la Bastille and on both sides of the place de l'Arsenal.
The area east of Place de la Bastille is known as the Faubourg Saint Antoine. All along rue de Faubourg Saint Antoine and rue de Charonne you can find alleyways lined with workshops and catch glimpses of 19th century Paris.
There are two particularly interesting areas off Faubourg Saint Antoine. The first one is Passage du Chantier where you'll find numerous hidden furniture shops.
The other is the quaint Cour de l'Etoile d'Or.
I hope you've enjoyed our tour of the Bastille district. If you want to further explore the City of Lights don't miss out on our videos of other Paris neighborhoods as this about Saint-Germain-des-Près ( ).
If we've missed any of your favorite Bastille Secrets, be sure to share them with us in the comments box below.
Don't forget that New York Habitat offers hundreds of apartments for rent in Paris, including furnished apartments ( ) and vacation rentals ( ).
Don't forget to check our blog where you will find more information about La Bastille
While there's no longer a fortress to capture here in Bastille, we hope to see you here soon, capturing your own special Parisian moments!
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Dicey Paris Neighborhoods, Episode 194
Join Us in France Travel Podcast, Episode 194 On today’s episode, let’s talk about Paris neighborhoods where I would rather NOT stay, or book a hotel, or rent an apartment. There aren’t so many such places, so it’ll be a short episode. I get asked all the time: is this a safe neighborhood? So yeah, let’s talk about it and name the names!
If you’re interested in safety while in France, you should also check out How to Stay Safe in France, Getting Caught in a Terror Attack in France, Making Sense of Terror Attacks in France, How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets in Paris
Episode Highlights with Timestamps Beware of Sensational Reporting [01:57] No-go zones in Paris are NOT a thing, but there are places where it is wise not to go.
Fine by Day, Bad Idea at Night [03:33] Many of the unsafe areas listed here are fine during the day, but not so fine at night, which is why you shouldn't book your hotel there.
It All Depends on What You're Used to [05:13] Big city folks are not easily startled by dicey neighborhoods, but country folks will probably freak out more.
Assessing Your Risk Level [06:16] Men tend to feel safer no matter where they do. It's another story for women.
Most Dicey Areas Are Outside of the Paris Belt Road [06:45] It is best to say within the Paris belt road, aka le périphérique because that's where most of the projects are located.
Keep It Simple: Stay Inside the Belt Road [07:54] Only a few areas outside of the Paris belt road are dicey, but it's too complicated for visitors to judge where exactly.
The Only Major Tourist Attraction Located Near a Dicey Area in Paris: Saint-Denis [09:56] The only major tourist attraction located in a bad area is the Saint-Denis Basilica. You can still go if you get an Uber ride and go in the day-time.
Avoid the Portes de... Areas [11:39] As a general rule, it is also best to avoid staying in areas called Porte de... This is not true for all of them, but most of them are a little rough.
What About Dicey Areas in the Center of Paris? [13:18] There are only a few metro stations in the center of Paris next to which I wouldn't want to book a hotel or AirB&B.
Paris Metro Stations You Want to Avoid Most of them are in the northeast quarter of Paris: Stalingrad, Jaurès, Barbès, Place de Clichy, La Vilette, Gare du Nord, République, Goute d’Or, Danube, Place des Fêtes. Chatelet-les-Halles and Pigale are not great either, but not as bad.
Broad Rule: Avoid the Northeast Quarter of Paris [14:56] Broad rules always fail at some point, but it's worth noting that if you avoid the northeast quarter of Paris, you'll avoid most of the dicey areas.
What About Taking the Metro Late at Night in Paris? [15:58] Is it safe to take the Paris metro late at night? Yes, if you follow some rules: enter as close to the driver as you can, don't be alone in a car, avoid the tunnels.
How to Avoid Cell Phone Theft in the Paris Metro [16:34] Don't have your cell phone out when standing near the metro doors. Someone might grab it and run out just as the doors close.
Gun Violence is Rare in France [17:40] There aren't a lot of guns in the hands of the general population in France and gun violence is rare.
Biggest Risk: Pickpockets! [17:53] How to protect yourself from pickpockets in Paris. That's what you should be thinking about also.
[18:22] Theft statistics vs. murder statistics in France.
Learn What to Do in Case of a Terror Attack [20:56] Terror attacks are rare, but terrifying. There are some things you should do to mitigate your risk.
Conclusion: Homework [22:13] Tell others where you'll be staying. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Program. Backup your phone before you leave. Take an older phone with you when traveling. Don't take so much! If you need to pick a budget hotel, don't go to the northeast corner of Paris. If you want affordable choices in the center of Paris, check out our hotel selection.
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Are these glasses the miracle cure against seasickness?
When I saw the boarding ring for the first time at a chandlery in Cherbourg, I knew I had to get my hands on them and give them a try.
Could those goofy looking glasses really be the “miracle cure” against seasickness? I had to find out…
So ladies and gentlemen, after months of trying them out in various conditions onboard Polar Seal, here is how the seasickness glasses worked for me…
And if in spite of everything, you still want to order your pair, here is where to do so! (Definitely not a sponsored link)
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La capitale irlandaise est réputée comme étant particulièrement animée et ce n'est pas qu'une rumeur ! Voici les 5 clubs les plus affectionnés par Info Clubbing, à Dublin :
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The Vibe of Paris Neighborhoods, Episode 199
Each part of Paris has it own feel and understanding the vibe of Paris neighborhoods is important so you can be in the best position to choose where you stay. The question of where should I stay in Paris comes up a lot especially for first-time visitors.
Those of us who have been to Paris several times have our favorites, but that doesn't mean that the rest aren't any good, it just means that you like to stick to what's comfortable to you!
The neighborhoods we consider today are the Latin Quarter, Saint Germain des Près, Saint Michel, Le Marais, Montmatre, Montparnasse, the Eiffel Tower, La Défense, the Champs Elysées / Arc de Triomphe area.
There are some Annie loves and others she does not. In this episode you hear exactly why with examples of what's wrong.
What You Will Hear About in this Episode with Timestamps [00:22] What Paris neighborhood is best to stay in?
[01:32] This episode is for people who don’t have a favorite Paris neighborhood yet.
[02:56] Annie recorded this episode behind Notre Dame in Paris, recording in public is a first for this show!
[04:03] Annie just completed the Versailles, Giverny, Paris and Normandy tours, they were great with great customers again.
[04:26] What is the vibe of various Paris neighborhoods and how can knowing about that help you choose the best place for you? Let’s start with four neighborhoods on the left bank: Latin Quarter, Saint Germain des Près and Saint Michel.
The Saint-Michel Neighborhood [05:06] Saint Michel is great for people who aren’t staying in Paris very long because it’s close to everything first-time visitors should visit, but it’s a loud neighborhood.
Saint-Germain-des-Près [06:35] Saint Germain des Près is a little further, but not by much. It is quieter (fewer sirens) but still busy and very popular with visitors. A great place to rent or apartment or book a hotel, although it’ll be a bit more expensive than Saint Michel.
The Latin Quarter [07:11] The Latin Quarter is a lot more subdued because it is the home of the Sorbonne which takes up a lot of the space. It is a wonderful neighborhood but be prepared to walk a little more.
The Luxembourg Garden Area [08:07] The Luxembourg Gardens are also a lovely area for you to choose as a place to stay, it is usually attractive to repeat visitors who have visited the area before. It is a little further out, but peaceful and upscale.
Le Marais Neighborhood [08:46] On the right bank (I misspoke and said left bank in the audio) you can stay in Le Marais, a wonderful lively area, especially around the Saint Paul metro station.
Montmartre, Watch Out! [09:58] Montmatre is a popular area that I don’t recommend. Why not? Because it takes too long to get to and from Montmartre, because it’s hilly, there are lots of stairs to deal with, and the elevator at the Abbesses metro station hardly ever works, it hasn’t gotten any better since the renovation.
Montparnasse, More Genuinely French [12:37] For those of you who would like to stay in a neighborhood with more French people than visitors, Montparnasse is highly recommended (I misspoke and said Montmartre several times, but I meant Montparnasse). The area has a lot of offer and is “real”.
La Défense Area [13:38] Some people stay at La Défense when they get free hotels due to miles. There is nothing wrong with staying at La Défense but be aware that the area is lively during the day (when presumably you’ll be away enjoying Paris) and completely dead at night. I don’t recommend you stay there unless you’re going to Paris for work.
The Eiffel Tower Area [14:20] The Eiffel Tower neighborhood is wonderful with good hotels, great apartments, a little bit out of the way, but not so much that it would become a problem.
Champs Elysées / Arc de Triomphe [15:39] The Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe area is nice, but not as well served by public transportation because the people who live there are wealthy and never take the bus. This is a great area for people who take taxis everywhere they go.
Episode Conclusion [16:24] Recap of what I covered in the episode and the vibe of Paris neighborhoods.
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[20:01] Quick recap of how the tours went, more to come in subsequent episodes.
[21:31] Annie is going back to Paris to spend time with her sister-in-law and her two children and will be trying kid-friendly attraction.
[21:44] Annie is getting a labradoodle puppy!
[22:36] June 2017 was stifling hot and June 2018 has been really wet.
Rant: Do Not Walk on the Road! [23:05] RANT: do NOT walk off into the road to take a picture of the Arc de Triomphe!
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Half Moon - Dublin, Ireland
David's Been Here presents all the best sites, stays and eats in Dublin, Ireland. Here David tours the Half Moon Crepe Company, located in the heart of Temple Bar. Supposedly the best crepes in all of Dublin, David tries one out to see if the rumors are true... and it's delicious! If you're looking for a quick meal, sweet treat or even a cup of coffee, head to the Half Moon Crepe Company, you won't leave disappointed! For this and all the best eats in Dublin, check out the David's Been Here Guide to Ireland, now available for your Kindle as well.
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Crosswind difficulties - winter 2013/14
Some landing and take-off highlights in awkward wind conditions at BHX this winter (a record winter for stormy conditions in the UK). Note the frequent flexing of the planes' wings in response to the turbulence.
Of the five missed approaches shown, three diverted to other airports, two were go arounds and landed successfully on second attempt.
Man Overboard On Carnival Cruise What Are His Chances for Survival?
Man Overboard On Carnival Cruise What Are His Chances for Survival? If you fall overboard into the sea from a cruise ship your chances of survival are estimated at 22%. Most people who fall over board are male and the average age is 41 years. The longest amount of time a person survived in the ocean after falling in and rescued was recorded at 18 hours. In this video we also play live trivia, join in.
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Ep 78 Prepping for Haulout
Episode 78 finds us back once again in Preveza, killing a little time and getting our boat ready for winter haulout. This was fall of 2018, and the sailing / charter season is winding down. We scheduled for four or five days in order to have time to get our stainless steel repairs completed, as well as taking down and flaking the sails, cleaning up the dinghy, and other cleaning projects. Plus we take a tour of Nicopolis, the Roman city That predates Preveza.