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| Martine |
Provence is the place I live and work. Owner of a small tourism company in this area, I can give you local advice on hotels, B&B, transportation, markets, places not to miss, and unusual sites. I'm not commercially linked to any of these, and I just recommend places I like for their kindness or fair prices. |
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Jeff
Steiner |
I can answer general questions about traveling and living in France, particularly in the cities of Paris, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg, and the regions of Alsace, Aquitaine, Brittany, Burgundy, Ile-de-France and Pays Basque. I cannot answer any business types of questions, such as how to start a business in France. |
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Isabelle
Olivier |
Information about tourism in the southwestern region of France — Midi-Pyrénées, the places to visit, to stay... |
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Kim
Knopp |
An American living in Toulouse, Kim offers travel tips about this region — such as the wonderful medieval villages to visit, other sightseeing destinations around Toulouse and the Midi-Pyrénées, and handicapped accessibility. |
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Susan
Mellups |
Proprietress of a villa rental business specializing in France, with a special knowledge of touring and accommodation from the Italian border on the eastern Côte d'Azur to Spain on the west, and north into the Dordogne. I've also self-driven a barge on the Canal du Midi. |
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Linda
Scardina |
Can give specifics about many foreign cities regarding hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping, siteseeing, public and private transportation. Also tips on cultures of different countries, dos and don'ts regarding the local populations, etc. Love travel, meeting people from different cultures and interacting with them, sharing our experiences and helping "tourists" to become "travelers." |
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| Genevieve |
I live in Paris and I usually know what happens in my town concerning museums, theatre, music — but also where to have a great hot chocolate or a nice walk in town. I have no direct knowledges of hotels (except their location). |
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Terry
Casey |
Most experienced in the areas of Paris, southwestern and southern France, Provence, and the Loire Valley. In the past few years, Terry has also planned and done great trips to Spain, Ireland, England, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic and Hungary. |
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Jimmy
Hall |
(Paris only) I've made numerous trips to Paris, and helped plan visits for many others, as well as being a chaperone on a group tour. The City of Light is a major hobby with me: I have a library of about 40 books on the subject, and particularly love the literary Paris of the 1920s. |
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Christophe
Marquis |
An avid cyclist and a resident of Paris, Christophe is employed at Charles de Gaulle Airport. He invites you to e-mail him with general or specific questions about Paris, CDG, or getting around on two wheels. He says he can also send you pictures or maps. |
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