A Guide to The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Paris Travelling with children can be daunting. Choosing the appropriate family-friendly hotel in Paris can make your trip much more enjoyable. As a parent, I understand the importance of hotels with larger guestrooms, infant supplies, children’s activities and discounted children’s rates. The majority of hotel rooms in Paris […]
Month: March 2019
A Beginner’s Guide to the Regions in France
Each one of the regions in France is unique in its own way. Due to the varied traditions, cultures and gastronomy, it can be difficult to decide where to spend your time. So, to make your life easier I have put together this easy guide to the 13 regions in France. There are currently 13 […]
Free Things to Do in Paris Part 2: Visiting Churches & Cemeteries
A great way to save money while travelling in Paris is to find free things to do. I suggest visiting some of the free historic churches and cemeteries which are open year-round. Looking for more free things to do in Paris? Check out Part 1: Parks, Gardens & Outdoors, Part 3: Culture & History, Part […]
Free Things to Do in Paris Part 3: Culture & History
While most things to do in Paris are expensive, these free cultural and historical attractions are both impressive and easy on the wallet. Looking for more free things to do in Paris? Check out Part 1: Parks, Gardens & Outdoors, Part 2: Churches & Cemeteries, Part 4: Museums and Part 5: Markets & Shopping Nicolas […]
Free Things to Do in Paris Part 4: Museums
There are many free museums in Paris. For example, all the museums run by the city of Paris are free everyday. Many other well-known museums in Paris offer free admission on the first Sunday of every month. These free days often draw an incredible number of visitors which will drastically increase wait times. Looking for […]
The Best Steak-Frites in Paris
Steak-Frites is one of France’s signature dishes, and always my first meal off the plane. The following restaurants aren’t just well rated but are known specifically for their superbly cooked steaks and perfectly golden frites. Le Relais de l’Entrecôte 3 Locations (see below)SteakhouseCost: €21-40 The Relais de l’Entrecôte owes its reputation to a unique formula: a […]
Free Things to Do in Paris Part 5: Markets & Shopping
There are plenty of things to do in Paris without breaking the bank. Browsing through the markets and shopping attractions is a wonderful way to start your day of sightseeing. Looking for more free things to do in Paris? Check out Part 1: Parks, Gardens & Outdoors, Part 2: Churches & Cemeteries, Part 3: Culture […]
A Guide to Unique Places in Paris to View and Photograph the Eiffel Tower
Galeries Lafayette 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009, Paris Galeries Lafayette’s 7th-floor rooftop terrace has some of the best Eiffel Tower views in Paris. Here you can enjoy a relaxing drink at La Paillote Restaurant & Cube Bar, or take a tour of the remarkable secret garden which features more than 18,000 plants. Hours: Friday – […]
Unusual Things to Do in Paris
Looking for something other than the typical museums and monuments which attract tourists in Paris? Then check out these unusual things to do in Paris. Mostly off the beaten track, these attractions will have your friends back home saying “you did what while you were in Paris?” Looking for free attractions? Read my 5 part […]
The Quick Guide to the Arrondissements of Paris
Before learning about each of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, it helps to understand the layout of the city. First of all, we have the Right and Left Banks. The river Seine flows right through the heart of the city, splitting it into these 2 banks. The left bank (to the south) and the right […]