Local Knowledge for Global Travelers
The New York Times published a “36 Hours in Paris” article that focuses on the Marais district on Paris’ Right Bank.
In it, Seth Sherwood discusses the neighborhood’s diversity, both in terms of ethnicity and sexuality, while laying out a plan for a weekend in Paris. From bars and clubs to restaurants and sightseeing, he covers the whole spectrum.
You can read the full article here.
Eurostar trains from Avignon to London run directly from Avignon Centre train station to London St. Pancras train station during the summer season.
This year the summer season runs from 28 June to 13 September 2014. It has been extended from last year due to the popularity of the service, and plans are in the works to make the service available year-round from 2015.
Eurostar trains depart Avignon Centre station on Saturdays at 16:47 and arrive at London St. Pancras at 21:11.
Returning Eurostar trains from London to Avignon depart London St. Pancras on Saturdays at 7:17 and arrive in Avignon at 13:47.
During the off-season, Eurostar trains from Avignon to London run via Lille. You will have to change trains at Lille Europe train station in order to reach London from Avignon.
Taking the Eurostar train from Lille to Brussels is the fastest way to get from the northern French city to the capital of Belgium when you are visiting Europe.
The train leaves from Lille Europe train station and arrives at Brussels Midi-Zuid train station. Both are in the center of their respective cities, and are accessible by all forms of public transportation.
The travel time on the Eurostar from Lille to Brussels is just 35 minutes, so it is a very easy trip to make. Trains depart up to twice an hour every day.
Eurostar fares vary depending on the time of year and how far in advance you book your Eurostar ticket. If you book online well before you travel from Lille to Brussels, you can get tickets for 45 euros each way.
