Looking for something to do this weekend? Try the Easter Market in the Eberbach Monastery. Here is the link for the Monestary:
Eberbach Monastery
It will be held this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 10-18:00 and there is a 4 euro entrance fee.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Holidays in other countries
Vacationers standing in front of closed stores in other countries might have overlooked an official holiday.
To avoid this kind of frustration, the German automobile club ADAC has put together a listing with all official holidays within the first part of the year for all important European travel countries.
DENMARK: April 1 and 30; and June 5
FRANCE: May 8
GREECE: Feb. 15; March 25
GREAT BRITAIN: March 17 (Northern Ireland); May 3 and 31
IRELAND: March 17; May 3; June 7
ITALY: June 2
CROATIA: June 22 and 25
NETHERLANDS: April 30; May 5
POLAND: May 3
PORTUGAL: June 10
SWITZERLAND: March 19 (not in every
canton)
SLOVENIA: Feb. 8; April 27; June 25
SPAIN: March 19 (regional)
SLOVAKIA: May 8
CZECH REPUBLIC: May 8
TURKEY: April 23; May 19
HUNGARY: March 15
Some German holidays are regular workdays in other European countries. For example Good Friday is not a holiday in France, Italy, Croatia, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Hungary.
Germany also observes Pentecost Monday on May 24. Those traveling to Italy should know Pentecost Monday is only observed in South Tyrol.
(Courtesy of automobile club ADAC)
To avoid this kind of frustration, the German automobile club ADAC has put together a listing with all official holidays within the first part of the year for all important European travel countries.
DENMARK: April 1 and 30; and June 5
FRANCE: May 8
GREECE: Feb. 15; March 25
GREAT BRITAIN: March 17 (Northern Ireland); May 3 and 31
IRELAND: March 17; May 3; June 7
ITALY: June 2
CROATIA: June 22 and 25
NETHERLANDS: April 30; May 5
POLAND: May 3
PORTUGAL: June 10
SWITZERLAND: March 19 (not in every
canton)
SLOVENIA: Feb. 8; April 27; June 25
SPAIN: March 19 (regional)
SLOVAKIA: May 8
CZECH REPUBLIC: May 8
TURKEY: April 23; May 19
HUNGARY: March 15
Some German holidays are regular workdays in other European countries. For example Good Friday is not a holiday in France, Italy, Croatia, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Hungary.
Germany also observes Pentecost Monday on May 24. Those traveling to Italy should know Pentecost Monday is only observed in South Tyrol.
(Courtesy of automobile club ADAC)
Paris - a kid friendly way
We have two hotel recommendations that are geared toward families. Both of these have been used and therefore recommended by on of our friends.
The Paris Explorer Hotel. Much nicer than other one, and great deals on rooms in the off-season. Pirate type themed hotel (which my kids loved), giant dragon in the lobby, kids play areas, restaurants and pizza parlor in hotel. Indoor pirate pool and continental breakfast. Free shuttle bus to Disney Metro stop. Rooms to accommodate large families. We had a two bedroom with bunk-beds. My top choice.
The Paris Explorer Hotel. Much nicer than other one, and great deals on rooms in the off-season. Pirate type themed hotel (which my kids loved), giant dragon in the lobby, kids play areas, restaurants and pizza parlor in hotel. Indoor pirate pool and continental breakfast. Free shuttle bus to Disney Metro stop. Rooms to accommodate large families. We had a two bedroom with bunk-beds. My top choice.
Cheaper hotel choice Can accommodate large families, RER metro station just across the street, breakfast can be included. No-thrills type accommodation for budget families. Close to stores, grocery store, and bakery.
I booked most Europeon hotel accommodations through this website. I usually use this site for our traveling and have had pretty good luck with the hotels we have had. I always read the reviews people write in before deciding where to stay. They seem to always have a cheaper rate than if you go through the hotel directly.
I strongly recommend doing some homework for a successful Paris trip and picking up a touring book before you go. I like the Rick Steve's books best.
Sites in Paris:
1. Eiffel Tower (of course!) You can now buy tickets online! NICE!
2. Arc de Triomphe and walk the Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde
3. Lourve
4. Musee d' Orsay- Wonderful museum with great impressionist paintings and more!
5. Musee de l'Orangerie- Small museum starring Monet's gorgeous Water Lilies
6. Notre Dame Cathedral
7. Sainte Chapelle Cathedral- A small cathedral with stunning stained glass windows
8. Napoleon's Tomb
9. Musee Rodin- Walk the gardens and see the Thinker, among other sculptures. Great for the kids to run around a bit.
10. Pantheon- Don't miss the crypt!
11. Catacombs- Under the streets of Paris, walk through the tunnels with intricately arranged bones from over 6 million Parisians.
12. Pere La Chaise Cemetery- A fascinating walk through one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. You can search for the graves of many famous people buried there, such as Chopin, Collette, Jane Avril, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Moliere, and many others. Hint- Have a list, a good map, and be prepared to hunt around! My kids loved this!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Lachaise_Cemetery
There are lots of books and resources out there that are specific to doing Paris with children, but I wanted to show you my favorite one so far. It is basically like an adventure game. It is a box of cards, each containing a routed walk. The description of the walk on one side with the map on the back. Totally kid friendly and helps them to take charge and help guide the tour.
City Walks with kids: Paris 50 adventures on Foot
There are lots of books and resources out there that are specific to doing Paris with children, but I wanted to show you my favorite one so far. It is basically like an adventure game. It is a box of cards, each containing a routed walk. The description of the walk on one side with the map on the back. Totally kid friendly and helps them to take charge and help guide the tour.
City Walks with kids: Paris 50 adventures on Foot
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