Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Paris Goes on Sale

That marks opening day of this year’s winter “soldes” (sales), five weeks of frenzied bargain-hunting for the perfect Azzaro cocktail dress or the normally unaffordable monogrammed Noël bed linen — at between 30 and 70 percent off.

…Sales occur in Paris, of course, year around, but under French law, retail stores can only run public sales with big “SOLDES” banners only for several weeks in January and July.

…With charm and some good luck, you may be able to persuade the sales person to extend you the discount on the eve of the sales, or at least to set the longed-for item aside.

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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Travel Tips Entrances To The Louvre

When the Pyramid was new, it took literally hours in line to get into the Louvre through the main entrance. … Line ups can be long at the Louvre but there are multiple entrances. … [From Daily Photos & Frugal Travel Tips » Blog Archive » Entrances To The Louvre, Paris, France ]

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