10 Things to do in Paris for First-Time Visitors There are so many things to do in Paris that it seems impossible to plan an itinerary. Paris is the second most visited city in Europe, so there are tons of attractions to choose between, and it can be difficult to decide what is worth visiting […]
Is The Paris City Pass Worth It?
Is the Paris City Pass Worth It? Paris Pass Review – Is It A Good Deal For You? The Paris City Pass is one of the most popular multi-use passes available to visitors to Paris. In this article, I will explain the main features of the Paris Pass. I will outline the costs of the […]
3 Days in Paris Itinerary for First Time Visitors
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 […]
Paris Hotels with Views of the Eiffel Tower
Best Paris Hotels with Views 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, […]
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, our guide on where to stay in Paris, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]