Oh Paris

Paris announced AutoLib’, the electric car rental program similar to Velib’ the bike rental program. “I want to make Paris a modern city, united and bold,” said Bertrand Delanoë mayor of Paris, declaring himself “a principal proponent of the electric vehicle” because he uses an electric Citroën Saxo since 2001.

Paris Velib Bike Rental

At the start there will be 3000 electric cars available but the plan is to have total 4000 AutoLib’s available in Paris and its suburbs. The plan has broader support in the suburbs than Vélib’ which initially started only in Paris. At the announcement of the Autolib’ program 26 cities of the inner suburbs have already decided to join.

Autolib’ follows the same model as the Vélib’ rental bikes program which was successfully launched in 2007. Goal of both programs is to limit the possession of individual vehicles in Paris and reduce emissions of CO2 and pollutants. The electrical cars will be stationed in over 1000 parkings across Paris and its suburbs will be available 24 on 24, seven days a week.

The Paris Hotel Best Western Premier Hotel Opal is located in a quiet side street between Boulevard Haussmann and Place de la Madeleine. It welcomes you in a typical Parisian house with arches of stone and decorated with stained glass windows. This is a charming small Paris hotel at the right bank near the beautiful shops and restaurants. You can walk to the Opera Garnier, a true masterpiece of architecture, the gardens of the Parc Monceau or the famous Champs-Elysées.

At a small distance from this Paris hotel there are not to be missed sites such as the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Musée d’Orsay. The Eiffel Tower and Montmartre are also within a small distance.

The 6 floors of the Paris Opal Hotel have 34 rooms decorated in shades of beige and cream with antique furniture and large French windows, an Internet connection, satellite television, minibar, a safe and features toiletries are provided for your comfort.

The breakfast room of Paris hotel Opal is clear and welcoming it charms you with its marble floors and crystal chandeliers. Guests can settle in the hotel lobby to read newspapers or seek advice from the staff for their visits.

On Saturday May 16, 2009 France celebrates the night of the museum. One hundred and forty museums in the Paris region open their doors that night. A unique opportunity to discover the cultural sites and places in a more intimate and surprising lighting. From the Rodin Museum to the castle of Chantilly all entrances are free. A complete list of museums you can find here.