Tag Archives: Gare de Lyon

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 →