PiA: More Christmassy suggestions...

17 Dec 2008

More Christmassy suggestions...

Christmas in Paris

Many thanks to Kathryn Lefrere for sending some more ideas for enjoying Paris at Christmas

1. The creche (nativity) at Notre Dame is something to see

2. Ice skating in from of the Hotel de Ville (free, 5€ for skate rental)

3. Going all the way to the top of the Galeries Lafayette on the outdoor terrace and looking at Paris with the xmas lights

4. The ferris-wheel of the Concorde

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Household help/ Childcare information

For a link to the PiA Babysitting/ After school tutoring help list of senior EABJM students, please email Caroline Bouffard at pia.babysitting@gmail.com stating your child's current EABJM class. Please note that these students have busy timetables, so this is for once a week help, not 4 day a week after school pick ups.

Susan Greig writes…Jerry Pangan, my housekeeper's husband, is looking for more work. He is a very good cleaner, washes and irons, is punctual, honest and hard working. He also does odd electrical and plumbing repairs and cleans windows! Has working papers. Euro 13 per hour. Call Riza pangan at 06 30 86 77 42. For a reference contact Susan Greig at susanmgreig@gmail.com, US cell through 8/25/09 917 834 7777. Thereafter french cell 06 22 48 87 99.

Wonderful housekeeper/nanny available – I am highly recommending our housekeeper, Sylvia Tayag, for a lucky family who needs household help, babysitting, grocery shopping, laundry. She is very reliable, trustworthy, hard-working and nice. Speaks French and English. Her phone number is 06 75 54 66 74. You can email me (Kathy Riedinger) at kmriedinger@yahoo.com. She is available after July 3rd.

WANTED: "Beginning September, we are looking for an English mother tongue young woman to pick up our two daughters from school every day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) around 4PM and to take care of them until we come home around 7PM. We live in the 7th, Ségur metro station.

We are open as to Wednesdays either mornings or afternoons.

Please contact Ingrid Callies at ingridcallies@noos.fr"

Recommended Housekeeper
Valerie Danto Sharpe is off to Madrid and sad to leave Paris. She would like to recommend her housekeeper: Marly Tarinay “She is dependable, trustworthy, is like a second Mother to my children, a through and consistent housekeeper, the washing and ironing is impeccable, her cooking is delicious, loves and cares for the animals, too!”
Marly Tarinay (Mobile: 0626971391)
Philippines - Green Carded (8 years in Paris)
Speaks French and English
Exceptional Work Experience/Highly Recommended
References Available- Upon Request sharpe2s@yahoo.com

CROUS organisation
CROUS focuses particularly on students with the 'carte d'étudiant' looking for ways to earn extra pocket money.

They have a web site where these students may consult adverts posted with job offers (www.pole-emploi.fr). In general these registered students have "BAC + 3" and all speak perfect french, sometimes some speak a little english or another language.
The standard rate is €7.50 net for one child per hour and €8.50 net for two children .per hour.
- to place your advert asking for help, call the CROUS organisation at 01.40.51.37.53

Baby-Speaking.fr
New mother, Caroline Berdah, sends us information about a new service started by an enterprising young man who is also an alumni of L’ESSEC.
Nous offrons des services de garde d’enfants exclusivement en langues étrangères, par des intervenants sélectionnés et formés. Le cadre de nos prestations est suivi et encadré par une équipe de chercheurs au CNRS en bilinguisme enfantin.

N’hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions, des idées, ou des conseils à partager. Notre site internet, pour plus d’informations, est accessible à l’adresse suivante : www.baby-speaking.fr

Antoine Gentil antoine@baby-speaking.fr
Bureau : 01 49 23 24 11 Pro: +33 (0)6 610 475 80

Apartment Information Exchange

This is a forum for exchange of information designed to be of help to parents. Please note that PiA takes NO RESPONSIBILITY for any of the following links (or resulting transactions). If you have an apartment to rent due to relocation (or are a departing family who would like to tip off an incoming family about your appartment), or holiday accommodation to rent, please email PiA with a short entry and a link to a web-based photo site.

WANTED, TO RENT in Paris

NEW ENTRY We are a family of three, looking for a two-bedroom apartment, furnished or unfurnished, in the 6eme (Metro 10), 5eme (Metro 10) or 7eme (Metro 8). We recently moved from Los Angeles. Our daughter will be going to EABJM this September. Please contact us at: leila_florentino@yahoo.com or 06 14 64 72 49 or 01 45 50 35 88

NEW ENTRY We are moving on 25th of August from Australia to Paris, as our daughter was recently enrolled at the EABJM. We are looking to rent a 2/3 bedrooms apartment (F3/F4) next to the school, preferable around 2000 euros per month. Please send us an email if you know any apartment available for a minimum of 2 years renting. Thank you in advance. Marianne and Michel Cociuban Michael.Cociuban@lglgold.com

EABJM FAMILY LOOKING TO RENT APARTMENT NEAR DUPLEIX (unfurnished). We are a family of 4, with both daughters attending EABJM Dupleix, looking for a 3-4 bedroom apartment near the school. Please let us know if you hear of any availability…we could be ready to move fairly quickly and ideally want to move in July. Please contact us at: dominique.quere@btconnect.com or 06.80.59.33.22

FURNITURE & STUFF FOR SALE

Please send your ads to PiA in the form of a brief paragraph ready to cut and paste into the blog - including your contact details and, ideally, a link to a photo site like Picassa with the full details of what you're selling

FOR SALE
1.Table de cuisson FAURE (CVH 214 N)vitro ceramique noir / FAURE stove top black ceramic glass. Purchase new, been used only 1 year - For Sale at 150 euros2. Four encastre Ariston noir / Ariston black oven (FD 960 ) - Purchase new, used 1 yr only - For Sale at 250 euros3. Whirlpool lave-vaisselle blanc / Whirpool white dishwasher (ADP 6530) - Purchase new, used 1 yr only - For Sale at 250 euros4. Many power-up and power-down transformers (120 to 240/ 240 to 120)Please contact: Marie BerardMob: +33 6 89 52 76 08 marie.berard@alcan.com

TO RENT

NEW ENTRY

Kiran Zaidi highly recommends this apartment which they have just left...
Furnished Apartment to rent, Paris 15th, close to metro la motte-picquet, easy walk to EABJM
fully furnished apartment, 93m2, 4th floor, 2 lifts, renovated in 2008;

Close to champs de mars/ restaurants/supermarkets/shops/metro. haussmannian building.

Double living-dining room, 2 bedrooms, wardrobes, bathroom, independent wc, kitchen fully equipped; balcony at the back;

rent: 2600€ per month, charges included + electricity and water.
For further details/viewing, please contact: miannay.dominique@neuf.fr
cell phone 06 28 03 15 98 home 33 (0) 1 45 33 27 20

Valerie Danto Sharpe recommends the apartment that they are leaving in the 16th.Garden, as if in the countryA brightly light peaceful "Architectural " hideaway in the 16Th/5 mins.. to Passy Metro (bus72)All rooms open and walk-out to a lush garden setting. (Eat outside & BBQ)Three spacious bedrooms (I bdrm w/conserv. ceiling) all with own full-baths, Master bath with soaking tub and shower. All w/double sinks.Large kitchen, plus Pantry, separate Laundry RoomPowder Room, Conservatory Dining Room, Living Room, Computer Area.8475,00 Euros monthly 225+ sq meters living 50+sq. meter gardenContact Carine @ 0678648537EABJM Family- sharpe2s@yahoo.com Has been our home for 3 years

Furnished Apartment 5 rooms - 120 m² 3200€ / month
PARIS XVI – Avenue de Versailles (métro Exelmans or Chardon Lagache) . Nice 3rd floor 120 m² apartment fully equipped and furnished.
Quiet and bright . Composition : entrance – living room – kitchen with dining space – 3 bedrooms – one bathroom and one shower room – independent restroom – lot of integrated storage space . High quality recent furniture . Modern decorative style . Collective heating , concierge . Parking and cellar .
AVAILABLE by Sep 1st , 2009
For more details click here
Contact : e-mail : denis.martin@noos.fr Tel : +33(0)143800876

PARIS - XVème - 5 mins from Ecole Bilingue, Rue du Théâtre (near rue du Commerce)
charming and quiet old building with private collective garden
cosy 2 room flat (38m2 - 4th floor by stairs) furnished, fully equipped, perfect condition, ideal for 2 persons (possible 2 + 1 for short periods only)
- 20m² living room - independent sunny bedroom (on garden side, south) - spacious bathroom with tub and closets, separate WC.- fully equipped kitchen , wardrobes, cupboards, bed-linen & bath-towels furnished, cable TV, wall to wall carpet, central heating, internet, telephone.
1.600 €/month (2 months or more) or 500 €/ week
electricity not included ; no additional charges
contact : Servière Jacques - serviere@noos.fr - tel 33/ (0)6 60 76 24 13

New parent Gordon Philips recommends an apartment that he nearly rented…
In case you wish to pass on the information to someone else, the place in the 16th on Murat that I nearly rented is on the Sabbatical Homes website
It is 4 Bedrooms and 2900 Euro with utilities included and is decorated very nicely.

Short term rental in Paris
Charming, quiet, parisian 3 bedroom apartment (living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 separate toilet,) available for short term rentals. Sleeps 6 people. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Auteuil, in the 16th arrondissement. Apartment is fully equipped: washer, dryer, dishwasher, internet, cable TV, concierge, parking possibility.
Closest metro stations are Jasmin (line 9) and Mirabeau (line 10). Walking distance to shops, restaurants, markets, cafes, the Seine.
More information / availability / reservations call 06.18.96.20.35 or email: amirieu@yahoo.fr

Kathy Riedinger writes...We are moving back to the US and have to give up our wonderful aparment! Large, fully furnished apartment to rent in the 7th arr. Beautiful old building, views of Eiffel Tower and Invalides, four bedroom plus den, fully furnished. Close to metro and only two stops from school. The nicest landlord. Contact Kathy at kmriedinger@yahoo.com

STUDIO: Looking for a new renter for sunny one-bedroom apartment Metro:RepubliqueThe apartment underwent a massive renovation in 2007, which included incorporating the now exposed “combles” or beams. It is on the top floor of a late XIX the century building where Flaubert lived for several years and wrote Madame Bovary here (for literature nerds).– It has an elevator and a great view. Completely furnished with tv, washing machine and guest sofabed, it is officially ‘loi Carez” 28m2 but the floor surface is actually 38m2. 1150 euros/ monthGreat place for a single person, student, etc. +31 6 38 11 1065 or me@dietlind.net [submitted by Andrea Ipaktchi]

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Amsterdam Apartment to let
Are you tired of crowded beaches? Have you experienced the beauty of Amsterdam during the summer? Discover this idyllic city and its lovely surroundings and stay in a characteristic canal house. Ideal for a romantic escape or family holiday. We still have some vacancies in July & August.

Our pied à terre is situated on the garden side of a 17th century house on one of Amsterdam´s grand canals, the Keizersgracht. The apartment is located in the most tranquil part of the canal belt and you can enjoy your meals on our terrace. But if it is liveliness you are looking for, the ´Jordaan´ is just around the corner, an area well known for its cafés, quaint shops & lively markets. Click here for photos

Light and spacious living room, mezzanine with master bedroom and bathroom with shower & large bath tub, 1 single bedroom, separate toilet, a fully equipped kitchen and a 60 m² sunny terrace. Sleeps up to 5 (including double sofa bed)
Walking distances: Central Station - 12 mins, Anne Frank house - 5 mins. Total floor size: 80 m² + 60 m² terrace
Rent: €140 per night, two nights minimum or €750 per week all in. €50 for cleaning.
Contact Monique -Slijpen mailto:fontaineslijpen@orange.fr for more information and availability. Telephone 0142 96 27 39 & 06 48 10 05 94

Maisons de charme in Southern Tuscany

Two lovely adjacent villas (one medium size, one small) in one of the most beautiful and quiet areas of Tuscany - the medieval village of Cetona, near Val d'Orcia, province of Siena.
"La Torre" is a house, with kitchen, a bathroom and a large living room on the ground floor, plus a dble bedroom on each of the 3 floors of a 13th century tower. The 2 top rooms have ensuite shower rooms. Sleeps 6. Swimming pool, garden, olive grove, wonderful view, lots of steps, wifi, satellite tv, dvd player.
"La Casetta" is a small independent house in the adjacent garden, on 2 floors, with a dble bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and a living room that opens on a garden. "La casetta" has a spa tub in the garden, olive grove, great view, wifi, tv etc.. Sleeps 2 (but with 2 extra beds in the living room, if needed).

Both houses in walking distance of Cetona's main square, with a market, shops and resaturants.
La Torre and La Casetta can be enjoyed together by a larger group of people, or separately, as they have been designed to be independent villas with independent gardens.
The whole area is full of wonderful places to visit, and 1 ½ hrs from Rome, and 1 hr from Florence.

If you are interested in renting the houses separately or together, please write to Livia Manera Sambuy
Click here for Pictures of La Torre and La Casetta's garden:

Prices for La Torre: €1500 in Sept (incl 2 hrs cleaning a day, plus all expenses except telephone).
La Casetta: €1000 in September.

Charente Farmhouse to rent
A charming 3 bed Charente farmhouse (sleeps 6-8) to rent.

A 2 hr train ride from Paris to Angoulême, then a 40 min by car to the village of Chevalier in the province of Charente.
Beautiful countryside, pretty market towns, wine + Cognac country + lots to explore in the region.

Contact Patrick + Yvonne for prices + more info.
PHOTOS HERE

Parent Partners - Please volunteer

New Families have now been admitted for Sept 2009 and have started requesting parent partners.

Please help welcome these new families - We need YOU to be parent partners.

Many thanks to all those who have already signed up, but we do need more, especially from Dupleix and Suffren and current 7eme.

This year, we have an easy to fill in online form to gather your information. If you are interested in being a parent partner to welcome a new family next year, please click on this link to send us your information : Parent Partner form - current EABJM family
If you have any questions, please email the partnering team

17 Dec 2008

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