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Ah, sweet romantic Paris! You can almost hear the classic accordion musette playing as you ponder skipping down its cobblestone streets with your eyes dancing about its wonderful architecture. If you are planning to visit the City of Lights and…
Paris is packed with bars and nightclubs, which makes sense since this is the City of Lights. But sometimes, too much of a choice makes for a confusing decision. If you are looking for a casual night out, a pub…
If you are visiting France and looking for what to do in Paris at night, you have come to the right place. The City of Lights is buzzing with plenty of restaurants, bars, and nightlife, as well as experiences that…
You might have seen the pictures on Instagram: a grassy spot next to the river Seine, with a laughing couple or a group of young people, lounging around with a sparkling glass of wine. A romantic picnic in Paris is…
There is never enough time to see everything in Paris. It is one of those cities with a gazillion nooks and crannies, and no one (even people living here) can cover it all. And so, on top of all that,…
Even if you've never read the comic books, you will still be swept away into the world of Asterix, the mighty little Gaul fighting the evil Roman Empire. Parc Asterix, the French theme park just outside of Paris, is ready…
If you have toddlers and are considering trekking out to Disneyland Paris, I have a better solution: Jardin d'Acclimatation. It is directly on Line 1 of the Paris metro (about 2 km away from the Champs Elysées), and has tons…
Even before you visit the Palace of Versailles (about 1/2 hour train from Paris), you know that you will be walking into a world of splendor. Gold plated chandeliers, powdered wigs, extravagant antiques, silk ballgowns, it all hints at an…
There are so many Châteaux around Paris, it is hard to keep them straight. If you are visiting Paris however, you should consider making a trip to Chateau de Fontainebleau, the Home of the French Royalty since 1134. The Palace…
The first hint of its marvel is its shape. It isn't square or round, or in any way symmetrical. Instead, when you visit Chateau de Chantilly (just outside of Paris), you will notice that it is an odd obtuse triangle.…
If you have small children like I do, visiting Chateau de Malmaison, just outside of Paris, is perfect. Not too big, not too crowded, not too many stairs. It was at one time however, the home of an Empress. Josephine,…
The Eiffel Tower awaits! You have just booked that dream of a lifetime, a flight to Paris, and are now looking for a place to stay. Hotels are expensive, and you are looking for that true Parisian experience. Should you…
The city of Paris is made up of 20 neighborhoods, known as arrondissements. If you would like the quick version, with my top hotels in Paris, head over to my Resources guide. But if you want to know more about…
Ahh, Paris! If you are visiting Paris in the near future, and it is your first time, you've come to the right place. Even if you have been many times, there is always something new to discover. There are so…
People dream all their lives of visiting Paris. So when they finally get the opportunity, they want to see EVERYTHING. They research top sights on Google, make lists, read Tripadvisor, buy guidebooks, and generally try to pack in as much…
"Grey skies are going to clear up, put on a happy face!" It is very grey and dreary in Paris at the moment. I think the Weather channel said something like there have been 4 minutes of sunshine since Jan…