France: Homestyle

12/20/2021

Christmas in France pre-COVID. May we look forward to one day soon to be able to enjoy this again. Traditions are hard to loose. We look forward to serving you when you feel comfortable traveling to France once again. Joyeux Noël et bonne année de notre part à France Homestyle !

05/15/2021

Visitors to Paris center are going to notice more pedestrian friendly areas upon their return. Parisians have been enjoying additional pedestrian zones and bike lanes during the pandemic, so the local government has decided to make them permanent.
https://www.thelocal.com/20210514/no-more-noise-headaches-or-pollution-parisians-welcome-plan-to-pedestrianise-city-centre/

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced ambitious plans to pedestrianise the historic centre of Paris by next year - introducing a low traffic zone that would restrict most vehicles from entering the central arrondissements.

04/19/2021

Are you dreaming of going to France this summer after being lockout for over a year? There’s a chance for vaccinated Americans according to Macron. ✈️🌏
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/04/19/france-americans-europe-vaccine-summer/

France is working on a plan to ease travel restrictions for U.S. tourists.

10/25/2020

As we stay at home dreaming of our next adventure away, and beyond just Paris, consider after spending some time in Paris, venturing to a place that the French go to for their holidays. Here are seven places to think of where you can mingle with the French and enjoy distinctly different areas within France. Start planning your next trip now for when we can all get out again to experience another culture. One that is beyond Parisian, but definitely truly French!
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/france-lesser-known-destinations-where-the-french-go

Do as the locals do, and visit one of these destinations in France.

07/09/2020

A creative way to social distance while watching a movie in Paris this month.
https://www.insider.com/paris-cinema-on-water-floating-movie-theater-boats-2020-7

Paris is turning the shores of the Seine into makeshift beaches this summer, and for one night people can watch a movie from an electric boat.

05/18/2020

As we stay home this year to stay safe here are ways you can have a “home-cation”, which is similar to “stay-cation”, but you don’t even leave your home. You can even have that French experience until it’s safe once again to travel to France. Stay well. We’ll be waiting for you when it’s safe to travel to Europe once again.
https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/family/info-2020/vacationing-at-home.html

Many travelers are shelving vacation plans as the coronavirus outbreak spreads. Here's a few ideas for a "homecation" in your living room or backyard.

04/24/2020

Balconies have always been important to Europeans. And they’ve been especially so during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Stay safe until we can be together once again.
https://www.facebook.com/thelocalfrance/videos/644222212801956/?vh=e

03/15/2020

Keeping abreast of the news of the Coronavirus can be daunting. Just a few days ago France was still open for business. That is no longer true as of today, Sunday, 15 March 2020. They’re taking the WHO and pandemic specialists advise and closing its borders and curbing everyday activities like the rest of the world.
So, those immediate plans for travel will need to be put on hold. Stay safe and healthy, but don’t stop planning for your next trip abroad once it’s safe to do so again. We’ll be here to help you with your France rental bookings when you’re ready. France: Homestyle team.
https://www.france24.com/en/20200314-coronavirus-in-france-prime-minister-announces-closure-of-cafes-shops-restaurants-and-cinemas

France has gone on lockdown after French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe ordered the closure of restaurants, cafés and all other "non-essential" commerce beginning at midnight on Saturday. Groceries,…

03/09/2020

France is open for travelers with few restrictions and common sense things to do, currently, with the Coronavirus. In Paris they’re especially happy to see tourists because tourism has been down in the last year due to the yellow vest demonstrations that happened for almost a year and the strikes over the recent winter holidays.
Here are some guidelines to enjoying France now:
https://www.thelocal.fr/20200305/should-i-cancel-my-trip-to-paris-because-of-coronavirus

When we asked our readers if they had any questions about the situation with coronavirus in France, the question that came up most often was from people who had booked trips to Paris and were wondering whether to cancel. We take a look at the situation in the capital.

03/05/2020

Are traveling abroad now, or planning to go while the Coronavirus still is spreading? Here’s an article from Rick Steves from Europe through the Back Door on how to care for yourself while away from home.
https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/travel-news/march-2020/coronavirus-health-tips

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Share Coronavirus Health Tips for Traveling in Europe Keep yourself from getting sick: Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, and stay hydrated. Getting plenty of Zzzs can help you stay healthy while traveling. If you choose to keep on traveling, you'l...

12/31/2019

May 2020 be the year you visit France for the first time, or once again!
We’re here to help you find your perfect place to stay as a local while in France.
https://www.francehomestyle.com/index.php

11/19/2019

Probably the most iconic place in Paris at night. https://francehomestyle.com/photos/fhs_anim_eiffel.gif

11/19/2019

One of things that connects Paris is it bridges. Some have long histories and others are relatively new. They’re all a part of the mosaic of the city’s architecture. UNESCO celebrates 23 of them as a World Heritage cultural site.
On your next trip to Paris, put on a pair of good walking shoes and get out to walk a few of them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/travel/paris-bridges-seine.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Spanning the Seine, of steel, stone and wood, the city’s many bridges offer lessons in history, architecture — and romance.

10/21/2019

If your travels in France includes Lyon and you enjoy French cuisine, then there’s a new museum of food for you to visit.
https://www.thelocal.fr/20191018/what-you-need-to-know-about-frances-new-museum-of-food

France is generally pretty content to think of itself as the world centre of food - and UNESCO agrees - but now it has opened a new museum to share its gastronomic secrets.

10/20/2019

On your next visit to France don’t forget their laws on plastics. They’ve passed laws eliminating plastic bags and non-biodegradable disposable (once used) utensils.
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/france-bans-plastic-plates-cutlery-cop21/

Au revoir plastic!

10/15/2019

Have you visited your choice museums in Paris, or like contemporary art? If so, then you have something new to look forward to in a north Paris suburb starting in 2020, that’ll be only a short distance by the metro.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/romaineville-art-complex-paris

Paris is creating new creative spaces at its outer city limits, inviting visitors to explore lesser-known parts of the French capital in search of art and culture.

10/09/2019

Ghana's underwater trees may be used to help in the rebuilding of Cathédralé Nôtre-Dame de Paris' spire, if it shows that it's timber would be feasible. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48964785

Wood submerged in Ghana's Lake Volta is a "genius solution" to rebuilding the French cathedral, some say but others disagree.