Musée des Arts et Métiers Written on 02/12/2004
60 Rue Reaumur - 75003 Paris
I went to please a friend, because I am not too attracted by everything, machine, science ... but frankly I was not disappointed. Now of course when I watch an old machine and I read the description, I do not necessarily understand the ins and outs and it is certainly thinking of people like me that the museum has installed interactive displays where you can see the machine in motion. Ah! It used to it! And then there are in all rooms in all areas of small workshops in order to receive, test, fun. Well, frankly there are so many machines and everywhere, very well presented, moreover, it is better to know what one wants to see if ... beware of indigestion. We spent 2 hours and ... we have not seen everything. Continue

Font Màgica de Montjuïc Written on 16/11/2004
s/n Plaça Carles BuÏgas - 08038 Barcelone
That night activity to predict, leaving the museum next door. We're then found it was raining (for 3 days torrent is rare in Barcelona!). The show was even more enchanting view of the underside of an umbrella. Raindrops prolonged water fountains, the arias had a more dramatic emphasis, was just the end of the world ... color and music o) Continue

En ville à Strasbourg Written on 14/09/2004
- 67000 Strasbourg
How far we are from South ... as it feels like! Gossips immediately think "cool weather", "rain" ... No, I think "clean" dirt versus a city like Marseille, "a kingdom of pedestrians and cyclists" realm vs. car in Marseille, "transit, tram" vs no reliable transportation to Marseilles, "flowers, green "vs. concrete.
But as the magic of Christmas with snow, cold, but with Christmas cakes, mulled wine, food tonic, white wine ...
And let me tell you once and for all, here it is not always bad, summers can be very warm and welcoming Alsatian is more than polite. Continue

Les Caves Angevines Written on 26/08/2004
2, Place Léon Deubel - 75016 Paris
All I know is that it's a long way from Melbourne, Australia. A pity, because if it was a bit closer I would be lunching there almost every day. There were about eight cheeses to try ! We got our host to choose a wine for us. It was a beauty, and it made the chicken taste even more delicious. We were advised to seek this one out, and we are so glad we did ! A cosy little spot just a two minute stroll from a Metro, and in an interesting neighborhood. Simple fare, very well done. Fred wanted to chat when he learned where we were from . The decor is Paris -moderne with a great display of wine on the wall . The one we had didn't stay in the glass for long. Great atmosphere, good food and plenty of it. Fred is small in size , but big on personality. Say hello when you come in and tell him where you are from. He likes travellers. Travel to this one ! Highly recommended ! P.and J. Montmorency Vic. Australia. Continue