Paris’ reputation as a superb travel destination is well justified – the city is home to an overwhelming selection of attractions – the iconic Eiffel tower, superb Louvre Gallery, landmark Arc de Triomphe… the list goes on and on. However Paris’ location makes it ideal for exploring some of the beautiful surrounding French countryside and [...]
To my friends who take the trip to Paris I always recommend to ‘look up while walking’. Paris should not be visited at eye level only; there is much to be seen upstairs, just like in New York City. Climb to an elevated position, and you’ve got yet another view of the French capital. A [...]
I can’t count the number of times travelers who asked me: ‘Should I wear sneakers in Paris?’ and other variations of the same question. American tourists especially are concerned about ‘not fitting in’ with inappropriate shoes. That attitude is remarkable indeed. Dressing so as not to shock the sensitivity of the locals: how much more [...]
One of my favorite pleasures when I am in Paris is to take some time off, pick up a good book, and hole up some place where I can be left alone with my old self. If you feel the same, these are three of my fave spots to do just that. La Maison de [...]
French people love drinking and eating out. Paris overflows with bars, wine bars, cafés, bistros and restaurants. Tons of fun. But which and where is the oldest one? Let’s begin by wandering down rue Mazarine from the Odéon square. Bingo? We almost immediately come on Le Procope, where a plaque affirms it is “the oldest [...]
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