Paris Area Services (our Paris “Home Page”)
This is an overview of services offered from our Paris office, available to you whether or not you are on one of our escorted trips.
Tourism / Travel, In & Around Paris
Communication Services
Luggage Storage in Paris, Bicycle Storage, Shipment of Cycles and Luggage — leads to another page
- Luggage & Bicycle Storage in central Paris
- Luggage & Bicycle Shipment Within Europe
- Luggage or Bicycle Transfer to / from Paris Airports
Without accompanying passengers. See our “Airport Transfers” page for transfer of passengers with luggage and / or cycles.
Lodging — these links lead to other pages
Bicycle-Related Services — all of these links lead to other pages
And Finally, Our Emergency Wine List
Prices on this page are in €uros
For your convenience, this currency converter will allow you to convert them to other currencies.
Moulin Rouge Tickets / Reservations
 Since the advent of the can-can and Josephine Baker, Paris floor shows have been justifiably famous. Somewhat cynical about this stuff in general, we cannot help but be impressed by the gaudy spectacle, oh-so-different from the Las Vegas imitations.
Our favorite is the Moulin Rouge, and we offer to make bookings there. You may book the floor show only, or the floor show plus dinner, and you may pre-order any of four prix fixe meals.
Surprisingly, the dining is not overpriced for what it is (though the whole business is shockingly expensive). Food is carefully prepared, an apparent impossibility given the atmosphere. And there is a secret reason to have dinner in the theatre: the
best tables at the floor show are reserved for the diners.
We have a couple of other tricks to make the evening more enjoyable for our guests. So... if this is a project that appeals, tell us what you would like (see “To Reserve,” below).
How the Moulin Works
Dinner is served nightly at 7p (19h). The floor show is staged twice, at 9p (21h) and 11p (23h). Those who come for dinner at 7p simply remain at their tables for the 9p floor show, and are thus assured of prime placement. Conversely, “floor show only” patrons at 9p can be sure of relatively poor seats.
If you can handle the late night, and are not in the market for the evening meal, try to hold out for the 11p show. Another way to improve your seating options is to book a weeknight (ideally Su - We) rather than Friday or Saturday. Thursday is busy, but not as bad as Friday or Saturday, which are generally sold out well in advance.
Three, 3-course prix fixe menus are on offer. The least expensive is the “French Cancan” at 60€ (there is also a vegetarian menu at this price). Then comes the “Toulouse Lautrec” at 75€. The most expensive is the “Belle Epoque,” at 90€ / person (prices in January, 2011). All three include a half bottle of good (vegetarian) champagne, or an alternate wine if you prefer (but why?). You can look over the choices on the Moulin's web site. And here is a helpful hint, should you wish to keep your options open. Book, though us, the “French Can-Can” menu. We will warn that you are undecided when we make your booking, which we do by phone in order to negotiate your table placement. You can almost always trade up when you arrive (just talk to your maitre d’hôtel as you are seated, and pay the supplement on the spot). You cannot trade down without more complex negotiation.
If you book only the floor show, you may pre-book a half bottle of champagne for 12€ additional (price in January, 2011). Consider doing so. The cost is lower than the à la carte price of the same bottle. Or, for that matter than the price of the same bottle in your local wine shop. And it gives us a tool to negotiate for a better table.
To Reserve...
...please tell us the following:
- Your first choice date, and any alternate date you would accept for a better table.
- Dinner + floor show (7p), floor show only at 9p, or floor show only at 11p?
- If dinner, which menu: French Can-Can, Toulouse-Lautrec, Belle Epoque, or vegetarian (see above)?
- If floor show only, with or without a half bottle of champagne?
Payment is by any of our usual means.
Our Emergency Wine List
You never know when you might need a good bottle of wine, and it is our pleasure to supply one. This service is only available to guests in our apartments, to passengers on our trips, or to thirsty people who happen to stumble by. 
Several members of the Blue Marble crew are wine enthusiasts. We buy for our own cellars directly from independent winemakers, and keep a supply of these authentic terroir expressions on hand in the office. If you would enjoy a bottle from our selection, please feel free to stop by and pick one up. Whites are, of course, kept chilled. Currently available...
Whites
- Touraine (Loire Valley), 2009, Domaine des Bessons, Cuvée Arroma.
A sauvignon blanc / chenin blanc blend. Lively, forward fruit, balanced by the necessary acidity. 10€
- Chablis 1e Cru Fourchaume (Burgundy), 2006, Vignoble Dampt-Dupas.
Chardonnay as it is meant to be, flinty, steely: an elegant white Burgundy from a 4th generation producer. 28€
Reds
- Sainte Foy Bordeaux, Château Vaques 2006 (a strong year).
Merlot predominates (75%) in this Bordeaux blend. But Vaques’ position, sheltered from the wind and exposed to the western sun, allows it to fully ripen cabernet sauvignon, and this enters the wine for the balance. 13€
- Arbois Pinot Noir (Jura), Domaine Rolet 2006.
From the region just to the east of Burgundy, along the French-Swiss border: a full-flavored pinot noir from our favorite producer in our favorite region, balanced and ready to drink. Excellent value. 14€
- St.-Emilion Grand Cru Classé (Bordeaux), Château Soutard 1998 (a great year on the right bank of the Dordogne).
A well-structured, harmonious wine, in the “old school” St.-Emilion style (merlot, cabernet franc, with merlot dominant). Just reaching its peak: uncork an hour before serving. 36€
- Corton-Maréchaudes Grand Cru (Burgundy), Cellier des Ursulines, 2000.
Grand Cru is the very highest level of Burgundy pinot noir. This is a delicate example, nuanced flavors characteristic of the region, from an average-to-good year. Just reaching its peak: uncork an hour before serving. 45€
Sparkling (“If it doesn’t sparkle, it doesn’t matter” — Jeff Kralik, veteran leader of our Champagne trip)
- Crémant de Loire, Domaine des Bessons, Brut NV.
An unusual Loire crémant, blending the region’s signature chenin blanc with chardonnay and a dash of cabernet franc. Fresh but not boring, excellent value. 12€
- Champagne Monmarthe, Cuvée Secret de Famille.
A “Premier Cru” from the Montagne de Reims, 50-50 chardonnay / pinot noir. A complex, full-flavored champagne, for connaisseurs. Can stand up to food. 35€
Fax or Parcel Reception (and fax transmission)
Faxes: 3€ first page, 1€ per additional page.
Courrier envelopes or small parcels (under 10 kilos / 22 lbs): 5€, plus storage charges.
Large parcels or luggage up to
23 kilos / 50 lbs: 10€, plus storage charges.
Heavier pieces / crated or boxed bicycles: 15€, plus storage charges (maximum weight = 35 kilos / 75 lbs).
Storage charge discounts: reception day and the following day are free, charges start to accrue on the second day following delivery. Storage charges are reduced to 1€ / day for envelopes under 2 kilos, 2€ / day for parcels under 10 kilos.
Faxes
- Faxes should be sent to +33 (0 — dialed only within France) 142-369-281.
- They should be clearly labeled “[your name], care of Blue Marble Travel.”
- They will be held for two months from date of reception, and must be called for in person by the person (or by one of the people) to whom the fax is addressed, or by someone presenting a legible photocopy of that person’s ID (passport, for instance).
We take no responsibility for legibility. You may confirm reception by e.mail, or by calling +33-142-360-234 during our regular business hours (no charge).
You may confirm detailed readability for an additional charge of 1€ per page. We are, of course, happy to take a quick look at the thing (without charge) and make sure it approximately came thru.
Payment is made by the person receiving the fax.
You may also send a fax. Price is 3€ fixed charge, plus 1€ per page, including communication costs. Sender must be present at time of transmission.
Parcels
/ Courier Envelopes
Parcels or mail should be addressed as follows:
Your Name
chez Blue Marble Travel
2, rue Dussoubs
75002 Paris, FRANCE
Téléphone : +33 (0)1.42.36.02.34
Will be claimed [enter an approximate date].
In parallel with shipping, you should send us an e.mail with at least the words “Shipped to You” in the subject line (other words can be in there, too, as you please). Please specify the nature of your shipment (box, suitcase, envelope...), and give us an e.mail contact, so that we may inform you of your shipment’s reception.
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