LINKS

LEARNING FRENCH

French Travel Phrases (Fodor's Travel Intelligence)
http://www.fodors.com/language/french/

Learn French - audio & video lessons
http://learnfrenchvideo.com/french-travel-phrases 

Learning French Critic
http://www.learningfrenchcritic.com/BasicPhrases/index.php

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THINGS TO CHECK OUT (A-Z)

Airport - London (Heathrow)
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/united-kingdom/england/london-heathrow-airport

Airport - Paris (Charles De Gaulle)
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/france/paris-roissy-charles-de-gaulle-airport

Bus - England
http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx

Car Rentals in Europe
http://www.autoeurope.com/go/why-book-with-us/
http://www.europebycarblog.com/
http://www.maplandia.com/france/car-rental/  (7 day rental - pickup/return at CDG airport)

Currency Converter - Pounds, Euros, & US dollars
http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/

Cyber Cafes in Europe
http://www.cybercaptive.com/

Free things to do in Paris
http://www.parislogue.com/free-paris

Packing - Learn to pack light
http://www.onebag.com/  

Packing - List for women
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/womenpack.htm

Packing - Luggage suggestions
Limit yourself to 20 pounds in a carry-on–size bag (unstructured 9" x 22" x 14" bag)
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/pack-light.htm

Rick Steves Travel Website
http://www.ricksteves.com/ 

Train - England
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Train (subway) - London
http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/uk/lon/london.htm

Train - LONDON TO PARIS (express)
http://www.eurostar.com

Train (subway) - Paris
http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/fr/paris/paris.htm
 
Transportation - Great guide to getting around Paris
***Of special interest: Vélib’ also known as vélos libres (public bikes) - is where you rent a public bicycle at one place and drop it off at another***
http://www.francetoday.com/travel/paris/practical/