http://www.pariscapes.comRSS feeds for Paris Attractions, Travel Guide and Photos : Pariscapes.com60http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/43/The-Most-Annoying-Things-About-Paris.aspx#Comments2http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=43http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=43&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/43/The-Most-Annoying-Things-About-Paris.aspxAnnoyances might seem implausible when it comes to Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  How could such a charm-filled, picturesque city irk anyone?  Here's how, and local Parisians might even agree with a few of these points. (Note: You really have to spend at least a few months in the city to start to notice any of these; so travelers: no need to fret - your vacation will be superb!)    Margaret LiSat, 10 Apr 2010 17:27:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:43http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/The-Skinny-on-How-the-French-Dont-Get-Fat.aspx#Comments4http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=40http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=40&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/The-Skinny-on-How-the-French-Dont-Get-Fat.aspxThere has been much written on why the French don't get fat.  Most say it's the way food is eaten and the portion sizes.  While this is true, after spending a year living in Paris, I thought of 10 non-food related reasons that aren't usually mentioned.  Margaret LiMon, 05 Apr 2010 15:31:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:40http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=37http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=37&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/Default.aspxFalse! The annual June 21 festival, la Fête de la Musique, celebrates the world's music and brings it to the streets with free concerts for the public.  Some concerts are organized, others are spontaneous, but one thing that is sure: Parisians flock to the streets and know how to celebrate with the best of them.Margaret LiTue, 29 Apr 2008 07:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:37http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/27/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=27http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=27&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/27/Default.aspx Not Always! With the emergence of discount airlines across Europe, it is often less expensive to purchase an airline ticket than to travel by train. However, what train travel affords you is:  Margaret LiTue, 22 Apr 2008 05:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:27http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=24http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24/Default.aspx False! Having your morning, noon or afternoon coffee to-go in a paper cup is uncommon.  Going for coffee in Paris means sitting in a café of your choosing (there are many in any neighborhood) and enjoying a few moments over your freshly brewed drink.  Margaret LiMon, 21 Apr 2008 05:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/23/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=23http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/23/Default.aspxTrue!  This is one of the stereotypes you always hear about.  To give the city credit, they have made dramatic improvements in the last decade.  Yet venture into one of the neighborhoods in Paris, and you will still have to watch where you walk.  Margaret LiSat, 19 Apr 2008 06:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/A-Charming-Saturday-in-Paris.aspx#Comments0http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=54&ModuleID=401&ArticleID=9http://www.pariscapes.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=54http://www.pariscapes.com/Travel/tabid/54/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/A-Charming-Saturday-in-Paris.aspxEver wonder what a typical Saturday in Paris is like? Not one as a tourist when you are trying to see as many museums as you can, but the afternoons enjoyed by the locals who call Paris home? Here is a photo gallery (thanks to Claude Néron) of an afternoon filled with bike rides, a visit to a café, outdoor market shopping, ping pong and wine in the park. → Click on any image below to launch the gallery!                Margaret LiWed, 26 Mar 2008 01:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9