3 Days in Paris Itinerary - The Perfect Paris Itinerary for First Time Visitors As we walked hand in hand along the Seine River at 10 at night, the Eiffel Tower erupted in a dazzling display of light and music. The darkness had just fallen on Paris and the twinkling light show was the perfect ending to our first night in the City of Lights. As we took pictures, dodged bicycles, and ignored the ... Read Full Article
Paris Hotels with Views of the Eiffel Tower
Best Paris Hotels with Views of the Eiffel Tower Hotels in Paris with View of the Eiffel Tower Famous French writer Guy de Maupassant ate lunch at the Eiffel Tower's restaurant each day for years during the late 1800's—not because of its beauty, but because it was the only place in Paris where he could enjoy his meal without looking at the tower. For many years, Parisians saw ... Read Full Article
Paris Insider tips: Make the Most of your Paris Trip
I have traveled to Paris dozens of times and am always amazed at how much I learn about this wonderful city on each visit. If it is your first time in Paris, take a look at our helpful 3 days in Paris itinerary for first time visitors. Whether you stay just for the weekend (then take a look at this 2-day Paris itinerary), or for longer, Paris is always an exciting experience. Here are just a few ... Read Full Article
Paris: Beyond the Tourist Haunts
This year, we decided to take a river cruise on the Seine into Normandy, spending four leisurely days beforehand in Paris. After all, I'd never pass up the opportunity to spend time in Paris. We travel to Paris regularly, so we are always looking for new and interesting things to do, beyond the regular tourist haunts. Here's a rundown of what we did this summer. >>If this is your first ... Read Full Article
Paris: In Search of Hemingway
On a chilly December night I laze under the terrace awning of a café by the cobbled Place de la Contrescarpe, staring across to the mouth of winding, fairy lit Rue Mouffetard. There is the musty scent of Gauloises in the air, hot café, the literary spirits of yesteryear lingering in the amber washed night street. I soak up Ernest Hemingway’s Parisian hood, a nook where he and many other literary ... Read Full Article
Paris 1st Arrondissement: The Center of Paris
Paris 1st Arrondissement is located along the Right Bank of the River Seine (it extends onto the western section of the Île de la Cité in the middle of the river). It is home to famous sites like the Louvre, the Jardins des Tuileries, and the Palais-Royal, as well as popular shopping venues like Les Halles. If you are currently deciding on where to stay in Paris, this Arrondissement is ... Read Full Article