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Resources: Exploring France

For tips and recommendations in Paris, please see below.  For the other regions in France, please have a look at the following Section Guides:

• Alsace Lorraine
• Brittany & Normandy
• French Alps (North and South)
• Northern France
• Provence and the French Riviera

Favorite Things to do in Paris

I have a Bucket List of things to do in Paris, but here are my favorites that I would recommend you book in advance (space is limited!):

Paris Hotel Recommendations

You may want to read my detailed guide on each arrondissement in Paris and where to stay. Or if you are in a hurry, here are my favorite places to stay in Paris.  

Budget

• Hotel De Suez (near Notre Dame Cathedral in the Latin Quarter)
• Hotel Opera Maintenon (near Opera Garnier and the shops at Galerie Lafayette)
• Hotel du College de France (near Notre Dame Cathedral in the Latin Quarter)

Midlevel

• Hôtel Marais Hôme (near the Marais and Place de la République)
• Hotel Le Notre Dame Saint Michel (near Notre Dame Cathedral in the Latin Quarter)
• Korner Opera Hotel (near the bustling neighborhood of Opera, Grand Boulevard and the shops at Galerie Lafayette)

High-End

• Saint James Albany Hotel & Spa (near the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris)
• Hotel Le Marianne (near the Avenue des Champs Elysées)
• Hotel Le Littré (in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Latin Quarter)

Luxury

• Hotel de Crillon (near Concorde and the American Embassy)
• Le Meurice – Dorchester Collection (near Tuileries and the Louvre Museum)
• Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris (near the Champs Elysées)

Favorite Day trips from Paris

Browse through my full list of the Best day trips from Paris, but if you would like the short version, I would these are my “must-dos”:

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