Hotel Gavarni joins a handful of hotels that have embraced the Green movement in Paris. They are doing their part to clean up the urban jungle by providing more environmentally friendly places for visitors to rest their heads. Paris is paradise for walking aficionados. The streets are full of cafes from which to people watch and, of course, …
Most European cities are as safe as any major city in the US, but tourists can be a target for petty crime like pick-pocketing and rarely more violent crimes like mugging. There’s no fool-proof way to avoid being the victim of a crime, but you can reduce your risk by staying alert and heeding the …
Whether you are in Paris or a small village, Sundays in France seem to have a similar pace. Our life in St. Jean de Losne the last couple of Sundays has been no different. A very important start is Neil’s trip to the boulangerie for a baguette and croissants or some other baked goods he …
Easy Conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit When traveling to Europe, you will notice that all the temperatures are stated in Celsius. Since Americans are accustomed to the Fahrenheit system, Celsius is quite a mystery to most of us. But, I have found an easy way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit that is not scientifically accurate, …
Other cities have their wonders, but for me, Paris is queen. Dazzling, compelling, impressive and sometimes infuriating (don’t try to drive in that traffic!), the City of Light draws me back. On our latest trip, John and I stayed in the Latin Quarter at Hotel St. Jacques (see my last posting, “Paris Again,” for more.) …
Before you decide on where to stay in Paris, it is important that you know a little about the arrondissement (neighborhood). Each area in Paris has a unique feel and depending on your Paris itinerary, we can help you find the best neighborhood to stay in Paris, including the top Paris hotel recommendations in each …