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                <title>Keep those euros</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[If you're taking the TGV from Geneva in Switzerland make sure you have kept some euros as, amazingly, they don't take Swiss Francs.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Free porter service</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[When travelling with small children you are entitled to a free porter service at both eurostar stations.<br><br>Just ask. This service normally costs £10. I didn't know until someone pointed it out to me as I had so much luggage I had to ask for help.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Train station spotters</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Don't rush off from the marvellous Gare Du Nord railway station - take half an hour or so to have a good look around this amazing terminus. <br><br>Over a hundred years old, the fantastic Gothic canopy is held up by huge cast iron pillars (made in Scotland actually, where the only foundry large enough to make them was located!). <br><br>The whole structure reminds one of  a vast cathedral. Outside too is most impressive, with outstanding stone carvings and a most impressive facade. <br><br>Although constantly noisy and busy, the station is world class and should be savoured, not swallowed and forgotten! Enjoy.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Brasserie du Gard Du Nord</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Brasserie du Gard Du Nord is the best place to prepare for a Sunday afternon journey back from Paris. <br><br>All the classics, fantastic surroundings, plate of oysters and a chilled bottle of something lets you drowse contentedly all the way back to Londres!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Space-age theme park ride</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[On your next metro journey take a detour to Line 14 for a space-age theme park ride. <br><br>The high-speed "Meteor" line is driverless so you can sit at the front and enjoy an exhilerating driver's eye view along the eerie twisting tunnels.<br><br>It is much faster and better than London's Docklands Light Railway. Get off at Bercy Station to admire the platform's lush underground jungle.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Economies of scale on the Métro</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Métro can be expensive.  Tickets can be purchased individually for €1.30, but a carnet (book of 10) is only €10 - split one with your friends.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Start of something good</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Use Paris as the start of your Europe-by-rail trip - it's the perfect two day stop off before catching the overnight train to Rome or Barcelona.]]></description>
                
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                <title>First class perks</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Book a first class ticket and certain cities have VIP longes at the stations with free food and drink - a real bonus if you have time to kill before your train.]]></description>
                
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