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The first time I saw Paris

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Parisian Fields

This blog is dedicated to the memory of my father, John Campsie, 9 April 1921 – 8 February 2014. He passed his love of travel on to me and encouraged me to learn French. The first time I saw Paris, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family history, Paris hotels, Paris nostalgia, Paris travel | Tagged Angrogna, Gare de Lyon, Hotel Lido, Jardin du Luxembourg, John Campsie, Malta, Passage de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine, Rome, St. Andrew's Scots Church Valletta, Torre Pellice, Valletta | 48 Comments

The once and future Paris transport museum

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Parisian Fields

The huge Maison de la RATP on the quai de la Rapée has a sweeping view of the Seine and an impressive central atrium in which are positioned a few examples of historic trams and omnibuses. What it does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris metro, Paris museums | Tagged AMTUIR, Association pour le Musée des Transports Urbains, Chelles, Clive Lamming, Colombes, et Ruraux, Francois Siegel, Gare de Lyon, Harry Beck, Hector Guimard, Interurbains, Lapin de la RATP, Lapin du Metro, Les archives inédites de la RATP, les Halles, London Transport Museum, Maison de la RATP, Malakoff, Metro Insolite, Musée national des transports urbains, Paris metro, poinçonneur, poinçonneuse, RATP, Saint-Mandé, Univers de Leo | 11 Comments

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The first time I saw Paris

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