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80Louvre Museum for your Paris Holiday: Maps, tickets, history, photos, tips
by Harlan Lewin
The Louvre Museum in Paris. Maps of the first arronidisement. Pictures of the ancient and modern Louvre. Touring the Louvre. Videos of the interior of the Louvre. Where to enter and where to buy tickets. Practical advice and tips for visiting the Louvre. published 14 months ago
77Meet the Real Mona Lisa and her childhood in Italy
by Harlan Lewin
Last summer I visited Mona Lisa three separate times. The surprising thing was how easy it was to see the painting despite being at the height of the tourist season. Another very surprising thing (but it... published 15 months ago
70Living, Working, Teaching in France: Best Resources for Meeting the French and Learning about France,
by Harlan Lewin
Links to the best online resources for planning to live, work, teach in Paris and elsewhere in France. How to meet people, make connections, learn the French language, culture and history. Find information about Paris, France and other parts of Europe. Be an informed expat when you get there. published 14 months ago
73Paris Montparnasse: Where to Stay and What to See
by Harlan Lewin
The Montparnasse quarter of Paris, not to be confused with the Montmartre quarter much to the north) is my favorite area of the city. It is in the Left Bank but to the south of what is usually considered the... published 15 months ago
64Your Paris Holiday: Discover Rodin, Gauguin, Renoir and other great artists at the Musée d'Orsay
by Harlan Lewin
The Musee d'Orsay (d'Orsay Museum) contains the most famous and beautiful core collection of modern art including Gauguin, Renoir, Van Gogh, Rodin. It is was a huge train station in Paris converted to a spacious display of hundreds of the best-known paintings of 19th century modern art. published 14 months ago
67Science: How Is A Kilogram is Really Defined?
by Harlan Lewin
A kilogram is actually a human defined weight. Now it is measured by a bar of metal an we need a more exact basis for scientific work. Now, scientists are changing the definition of a kilogram to the mass of... published 15 months ago
68The Paris Metro: Maps and Videos
by Harlan Lewin
The Metro is the a wonderful subway (and above-ground) urban railway on quiet rubber wheels. I rarely hail a cab in Paris-that is try to find the closest cab stand-since it is really hard to stop Paris cabs... published 15 months ago
61Booking Flights To Paris
by Harlan Lewin
How to find the best flights to Paris and how to get the best reservations for your flight. Get the best airfares and seats by going to the best sites on the web. published 15 months ago
69Get Started on Your Travel Holiday to Paris and all of France
by Harlan Lewin
A very personal advice series on how best to enjoy holidays in Paris and other parts of France. Travel for romance, art, music, getting into the nooks and crannies of this complex city. I'll recommend guide books and where to find good air fares. Learn from an experienced traveler. published 15 months ago
73Eating Well in Paris-on a budget
by Harlan Lewin
Travel Adviser Location, reviews, description of a great food shopping store Save your money for a few really good meals in Paris because you are at a disadvantage in the exchange rate between dollars and... published 15 months ago
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