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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”: