London, UK bus tour ..Hop On Hop Off ... Open Top Bus tour

Here's the deal...

http://www.hop-on-hop-off-bus.com/london-bus-tours

http://www.theoriginaltour.com/

http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/united-kingdom/london.htm



http://eng.bigbustours.com/london/home.html



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LONDON ..district and neighbourhood

My good reference..
http://www.londontown.com/LondonStreets/

ukguide.org

london.university-guide.com

travelmagma.com

londontoolkit.com

visitbridgnorth.com

chinatown london.org

londontown.com

chinatown london pinned

Getting To London From Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located about 20 miles west of the centre of London.

There are many ways to get into and around London.
Choose your method of transport as below:

1. Coach and Bus
2. Train and Tube





Train
Heathrow Connect operates between Heathrow airport terminals 1,2 and 3 and Paddington, via five stations in west London. This service takes 25 minutes, and operates every 30 minutes. Passengers travelling at terminal 5 should use the free inter-terminal service. Oyster pay as you go cards are not accepted on this service.

For more information call 0845 6786975.

You can also purchase Heathrow Connect tickets online through  mytrainticket.co.uk.

Heathrow Express runs four trains an hour, non stop between the airport and Paddington station.
This journey takes 15 – 20 minutes and oyster cards and travelcards are not valid on this service.

For more information call 0845 6001515.

Purchase your Heathrow Express tickets online through MyTrainTicket.


Tube

The Piccadilly Line connects all Heathrow terminals with frequent services to London. There are three stations at Heathrow on Piccadilly Line, one for Terminals 1, 2 & 3 located between the terminals, one for Terminal 4 and the newly opened Terminal 5, both situated in the basements of the terminal buildings.
The journey to central London takes about 50 minutes and services run between 05:00 and 23:40.

You are able to use your oyster card for the underground or you can buy an all day travelcard for unlimited travel on the tube all day. Buying a travelcard is suitable for commuters who are planning on using the tube and the train as the tickets can be bought together.
Visit mytrainticket.co.uk to find out more about how travelcards work and how much they cost.

For more information on fares and what route to take call 020 7222 1234.



3. Taxi

The journey time to central London is approximately 45-60 minutes and should cost between £45 and £70.

Getting a taxi can take the hassle out of your journey. Choose a taxi to suit you and your passengers. From executive travel to minibus, and coach taxis. You can just sit back and relax, knowing you will be at the airport soon.

However, you could get a better price by booking your transfer in advance. Find a taxi company on our Heathrow Airport Taxis and Transfers page. Alternatively, follow the signs from each terminal for taxi ranks.



Oyster Cards


Getting an oyster card is generally the cheapest way to get around using public transport in London. You can get a pay as you go oyster car, meaning you don't have to worry about having the right change in your pocket.

You can use an oyster card on tubes, buses, DLR, trams, London overground and some National rail trains. For more information on where you can use your oyster card, visit  TFL .

Just make sure you touch in with your card before boarding tubes and buses and Oyster will work out they cost of your journey at the end of the day. By doing this it means they can charge you less than the price of a day travelcard.


http://www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/london.html

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Maps and Directions

Car
It takes approximately 45-60 minutes to get to central London from Heathrow.

When leaving terminals 1, 2 and 3, follow exit signs to the access/exit tunnel. Follow signs to the M4 motorway, which will eventually bring you into London. Terminal 4 is on the main A30 road while Terminal 5 is close to A3044. The M4 and M25 orbital are signposted. Again, follow signs to the M4 which will eventually bring you into London. For further information on directions and the best roads to take, have a look at our Maps and Directions page.

http://www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/flight-arrivals.html


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Arrival HEATHROW airport London, UK ..guide.

Arrivals Information

Heathrow Airport has 5 terminals:

Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights to destinations in the UK and Ireland. There are also some European and long-haul flights that operate from terminal 1, including flights to places such as San Francisco in the USA and Cape Town in South Africa. Most UK airlines operate from this terminal along with other airlines including:


Aegean Airlines
Aer Lingus
Air New Zealand
Asiana Airlines
Austrian Airlines
bmi
British Airways
brussels airlines
Croatia Airlines
Cyprus Airways
El Al Israel Airlines
Germanwings
Icelandair
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
South African Airways
Swiss International Airlines
TAM
TAP Air Portugal
Transaero
United Airlines
US Airways

Terminal 2 closed in November 2009 while modernisation works are taking place. All airlines have now moved to different terminals so please check with your operator.


Terminal 3 mainly deals with long-haul flights for US, South America, and Asia. There is also a number of African and Australasian airlines operating from Terminal 3 as well as some flights to Europe.


Air Canada
Air China
All Nippon Airways
American Airlines
Blue1 (SAS Group)
British Airways
Cathay Pacific Airways
Egypt Air
Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
Eva Air
Finnair
Iran Air
Japan Airlines
MEA Middle East Airlines
Oman Air
Pakistan International Airlines
Qantas
Royal Jordanian
SAS
Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways International
Turkish Airlines
Turkmenistan Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Vueling

Terminal 4 deals with long haul and European flights, operated mainly by Delta, Air India and KLM. They operate flights to destinations in the USA, Canada, Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe e.g. Paris and Amsterdam.


Aeroflot
Air Algerie
Air Astana
Air France
Air India
Air Malta
Air Mauritius
Air Transat
Alitalia
Arik Air
Azerbaijan Airlines
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Bulgaria Air
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern
Delta
Etihad Airways
Gulf Air
JAT Airways
Jet Airways
Kenya Airways
Kingfisher Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Korean Air
Kuwait Airways
Libyan Arab Airlines
Malaysia Airlines System
Qatar Airways
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Brunei Airlines
Saudia
Sri Lankan Airlines
Syrianair
Tarom
Tunisair
United Airlines
Uzbekistan Airways

Terminal 5 is occupied solely by British Airways and Iberia.

This information is subject to change. If you are not sure which terminal you need, please check with your airline.

http://www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/flight-arrivals.html

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Know your London, UK.... area to stay reference

Reading material....





Budget living ...
http://www.mygreatmove.com/estimate-the-cost-of-living-in-london

Where to live in London?
http://www.mygreatmove.com/where-to-live-in-london

Consideration to note...
http://www.mygreatmove.com/wheretoliveinlondon








http://www.mondaytofriday.com/   ...reviews on space room..availabe romm for rent...

Rent on the cheap in London..
http://www.tntmagazine.com/london/area-guide/rent-on-the-cheap-in-london

Good Reads on living in London...
http://www.moving2london.com/accommodation-in-london/finding-a-place-to-live-in-london/

Find your roommate..
http://www.easyroommate.com/




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Shopping in Paris, France .. Flea Markets and Art street

Paris Flea Market facts..

The Paris Flea Market (Le Marche aux Puces) opened in 1885.
Located in a popular district, it extends over six hectares in Saint-Ouen, a city near Paris.

The Paris Flea Market is composed of 15 separate markets (Marches) with their own atmosphere, all within walking distance.

The Paris Flea Market is open from 10am to 7pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays (fewer shops open).

Les Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen
Paris metro: Garibaldi station in Saint Ouen, line 13

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Paris Flea Market left bank

Paris has a second Flea Market at Porte de Vanves on the left bank of the Seine River.
Located in a no tourist area, this Flea Market is smaller and totally outdoor.

Web site
Paris metro: Porte de Vanves station, line 13
The Paris Flea Market left bank is open Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2pm all year round.

http://www.parisdigest.com/menus/shopping.htm

Paris Flea Market on the left bank

Seine river, Paris: Bouquinistes on left bank quays

Top sights on Seine River banks, Paris

Conciergerie

Paris City Hall

Louvre Museum

Orsay Museum

Place de la Concorde

Palais de Chaillot

Eiffel Tower

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Top Paris food Markets

Wherever you stay, there is a Paris Market near by. The city of Paris provides the list of all Paris markets.

Two Markets are set in lovely and animated streets with cafes and restaurants: 

Rue Mouffetard and Rue de Buci. Go there in the morning Tuesday to Saturday.

The Raspail food Market near Montparnasse is famous for its bio vegetables. 

The trendy Aligre Market is the lively heart of the Bastille district, near Le Marais.

Mouffetard Paris Market

Paris metro: Censier Daubenton station line 7

Locate Mouffetard Paris Market on Paris map

Buci Paris Market

Paris metro: Mabillon station line 10

Locate Buci Paris Market on Paris map

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Raspail Paris bio Market

Paris metro: Raspail line 12
Open Sunday. 9am to 3pm. Web site
Locate Raspail Paris Market on Paris map


Aligre Paris Market

Paris metro: Ledru-Rollin station line 8. Web site
Open Tuesday to Sunday. 9am to 12.30pm
Locate Aligre Paris market on Paris map

Paris Markets: Aligre food Market

Paris Flea Market... printable pdf
http://www.parisdigest.com/shopping/paris_flea_market_map.pdf


Paris Market Map..
http://www.parisdigest.com/paris_information.php?parisdigest_source=http://www.parisdigest.com/shopping/marketstreets.htm&url=http://equipement.paris.fr/?tid=289


Paris Shopping Map
http://www.parisdigest.com/map_paris/map_of_paris_shopping.htm

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Sale season 2014 in Paris

Shopping in Paris is not cheap.
For fashion, come in January or June, the sale seasons.
The winter sale season 2014 will start at 8am on January 8th and end on February 11th.
The summer sale season 2014 will start at 8am on June 25th 2014 and end on July 29th.


Discount shopping in Paris
At anytime, go to La Vallee Village near Disneyland Paris (this is easy with Paris to La Vallee Village tour) or to Quai des Marques (taxi recommended), two well known discount French fashion Shopping Malls.


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Paris Shopping Arcades

http://www.parisdigest.com/shopping/paris_shopping_arcades.htm

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Montmarte  Street Art ..

http://www.aparisguide.com/montmartre/

http://undergroundparis.org/



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Paris Bus Tours

Views from the top of double decker in Paris.

BigBus tour..
http://eng.bigbustours.com/international/route-map.html




The hop-on, hop-off facility enables you to visit places of interest and gives you complete control of your itinerary. Buses arrive at each stop every 5 - 15 minutes, so starting or continuing your tour is easy. The 1 or 2 day ticket options also give you plenty of time to visit Paris’s many attractions.

About the tour..
You will be passing through and experience the view of all the famous landmarks.
Visit  Places of Interest from 9 key stops.
Set your own schedule.
Select your own choice of bus and cruise.


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City sight-seeing  ....Les Cars Rouges Paris.
Ticket fee: Total: £24.50 (Local Total: €27.00 EUR)

Start Point:   Stop 1 - Tour Eiffel
Duration:      135 mins
Frequency:   Every 10 - 15 mins
Season:       All Year Round
From          10.00 am
Ticket Length:        1 Day or 2 Consecutive Days


Keystop..
01.Tour Eiffel
02.Champ de Mars
03.Musee d'Louvre
04.Notre Dame
05.Musee d'Orsay
06.Opera - Galeries Lafayette
07.Champs Elysees - Etoile
08.Grand Palais
09.Trocadero

Ref..

http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/france/paris.htm
http://eng.bigbustours.com/paris/home.html

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The Paris Pass... Top Attractions lists

You get to travel between attractions for free with Paris Visit Pass..or if you wish, you can see Paris from top of the Hop on Hop off Tour - all included in the price of  Paris Pass.

Places you could visit for free with Paris Pass.

Star Attractions 

This indicates some of the most popular attractions, sights, museums and art galleries included on The Paris Pass.

Paris Tours & Cruises

• Paris Bus Tour
• Petit Train de Montmartre
• Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise

Paris Art Galleries

• Louvre Museum
• The Orsay Museum
• Dali Museum
• Gustave Moreau Museum
• Rodin Museum
• Maurice Denis Museum
• Centre Pompidou - National Modern Art Museum
• Abbaye Royale De Chaalis
• Museum of 3D Relief Maps
• Museum of the Asian Arts
• Museum of Decorative Arts
• Musée Nissim De Camondo
• National Museum Of Eugéne Delacroix
• The National Museum of the Renaissance

Paris Monuments

• Arc De Triomphe
• Panthéon
• Montparnasse Tower

Places of Interest

• Ô Château Wine Tasting
• Opera De Paris - Palais Garnier

Historic Buildings

• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Palace of Versailles
• Museum of the Army and Tomb of Napoleon
• La Conciergerie
• Sainte-Chapelle
• Archaeological Crypt of Notre-Dame
• The Palace of Malmaison
• Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis
• Chapelle Expiatoire
• House of Auguste Rodin at Meudon
• Château de Maisons-Laffitte
• Château de Pierrefonds
• Château de Vincennes
• Château Fontainebleau
• Compiegne Château
• National Museum of Port-Royal de Champs
• The Rambouillet Palace
• Villa Savoye

Paris Museums

• The Paris Story
• Grevin Wax Museum
• Paris Science Museum
• Conde Museum - Château de Chantilly
• Museum of Fashion and Textiles
• City of Science & Industry
• Museum of French Monuments
• National Museum of the Middle Ages
• Gourmet Chocolate Museum
• Museum of Air and Space
• Museum of the Arts and Invention
• Museum of the Cinema
• Museum of Jewish Art & History
• Musée de l'Institut du Monde arabe
• Museum of Music
• Museum of Publicity
• Musée du Quai Branly
• Museum of the Sewers of Paris
• National Navy Museum
• National Archaeology Museum of Saint-Germain-En-Laye
• Postal Museum
• Sevres Ceramics Museum
• Orangerie Museum

Special Offers

• Cafe Grevin
• Cellhire
• Fat Tire Bike & Segway Tours
• Flams
• Fragonard Parfume Museum
• Galeries Lafayette
• Hard Rock Café Paris
• L'atelier Renault
• Monument Cafe
• Printemps
• The Lido
• The Vallee Village & Shopping Express
• Wazawok

Top 12 Attractions

		SAVE
1.	Paris Bus Tour	€31
2.	French Wine Tasting	€30
3.	Palace of Versailles	€18
4.	Seine River Cruise	€13
5.	Louvre Museum	€11
6.	Grevin Wax Museum	€22.50
7.	Notre Dame Cathedral	€8.50
8.	Dali Museum	€11
9.	Centre Pompidou	€13
10.	Montparnasse Tower	€13
11.	Paris Opera House	€13.50
12.	Paris Story by Victor Hugo	€10.50

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Visiting just those 12 Attractions
would cost you over €195
And don't forget that The Paris Pass includes a Travelcard - which costs €9.75 for a 1 day ticket

www.parispass.com/paris-attractions/