Located on the right bank of the River Seine, the relatively quiet 17th arrondissement is comprised mostly of office and residential areas, though some interesting shops and restaurants can be found around avenue de Clichy. Le Palais de Congrès, a large convention center and concert venue, is located in the 17th arrondissement. Metro stops: The most …
If Paris is the capital of French fashion, Les Galeries Lafayette Boulevard Haussmann is its window displays, many Parisians say. In fact, Les Galeries stands for a lot more than that. Founded over one hundred years ago, the department store serves as a reference for ‘made in France,’ goods. Therefore, when you walk through the glass doors on 40 …
So … you have a long weekend, or a long week, or maybe two weeks to spend in a single European city and you’ve narrowed your choice to Berlin or Paris. For me, the choice is far from easy. Being a lover of large, international, bustling cities that ooze history, the cultural arts, and untold …
The 18th arrondissement, located on the Right Bank, is best known for the bustling tourist area of Montmartre, including Sacre Coeur (the hilltop white domed basilica) and the famous (now quite seedy) Pigalle district, home to the Moulin Rouge. The 18th is also home to the multiracial area called La Goutte d’Or or ‘Golden Drop’ …
If there is one street that epitomizes Parisian chic, la Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in the 8th arrondissement, is it. Curiously, the 2km-long rue did not integrate the French capital until 1860, after the city’s limits were redefined. Back in the 18th century, it was known as a mere country road outside the capital’s gates. An extension …
The 16th arrondissement (also known as “Passy”) is located on Paris’s Right Bank of the Seine. Inhabited by affluent Parisians, Passy is home to opulent 19th century architecture, world-class museums (clustered between Place du Trocadéro and Place d’Iéna), large sporting venues (such as Roland Garros Stadium where the French Open takes place), and upscale …
The 15th is the largest and most populous arrondissement in central Paris. It’s largely upscale residential and doesn’t tend to attract too many tourists. The 15th arr. is close to both Montparnasse (the 14th arrondissement) and the 7th arrondissement , home to the Eiffel Tower and nearby attractions. The 15th is considered by many to be “le …
Located on the Left Bank, the 14th arrondissement is frequently referred to as Montparnasse. This is where you will find the Tour Montparnasse (the famous Parisian skyscraper), the Gare Montparnasse (train station), the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (university) and the Stade Charléty (sports stadium). Montparnasse is also known as an artist community and is home …
Located on the Left Bank, the 13th arrondissement is one of the most eclectic and diverse arrondissements in Paris. The 13th arrondissement is still experiencing growth in it’s population, which is largely comprised of Asian immigrants. The 13 eme is known for it’s calm vibe, public parks, and inexpensive eateries. Metro stops Gobelins, Place d’Italie, …
Located on the Right Bank, the 12th arrondissement is one of the largest in Paris. It is best known for the Bois de Vincennes, a large urban green space and the Opera de la Bastille, the second largest Opera house in Paris. It is also home to Gare de Lyon train station. Metro stops: Picpus, …