A city as ancient and as large as Paris has an almost overwhelming number of sights to take in. Fortunately, one advantage that Paris has, is that so many of its attractions are within the Périphérique, or ring-road, that defines the arrondisse…
I am often asked by friends and colleagues for suggestions for day trips out of Paris. There are so many destinations and great things to see and do, it’s a case of, “well, what are you interested in” or “how many trips do you want to do?” One…
About 5 or 6 years ago, I wrote a blog story about the Paris Navigo Pass and its uses. It is indeed the only way to get around Paris these days. Since then, its use has expanded to include the relatively new tram system that circles the city. …
One of the great attractions with Paris is that it is, as everyone knows, a great food destination. Whether it’s the many outdoor produce markets (some sources say 69, others say over 80!), or the wide variety of bistros, brasseries, restaurant…
