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Paris Sites: Eiffel Tower

Of all the places I have travelled around the world, the Eiffel Tower remains one of my favourite places in the world in terms of sites to stand and marvel at. What a structure. A stunning attraction. If you only have time in Paris to see one attractions, let it be the Eiffel Tower!

Youth Hostels to Consider in Paris

Paris is a city which has plenty of opportunities for budget travellers and backpackers, in addition to those people looking for higher end accommodation and stays in the French capital. Having spent a few nights in many of the youth hostels in Paris, here are my favourite  youth hostels to stay in Paris. BVJ Louvre [...]

A Short History of L’Arc De Triomphe

L’arc de Triomphe is one of the most iconic structures in the city of Paris and attracts millions of visitors each year. Aside from the obvious fact that the structure of L’arc de Triomphe is so huge, the other main draw to it is the history and the significant that it has seen over the [...]

5 Paris Ideas for Family holidays

A Paris family holiday trip can be just as exciting as if you were just a couple on a romantic holiday, given that Paris can be an excellent family location. Paris Family travel ideas Although Paris is a romantic playground for grown-up visitors, you might be surprised to find out how kid-friendly this cosmopolitan city [...]

Visiting Aquaboulevard in Paris

When looking for a fun family activity to enjoy in Paris you should look no further than the Aquaboulevard water park. The park is a mixture of indoor and outdoor space which boasts a superb range of slides, pools and activities for all of the family to enjoy. Aquaboulevard is the largest urban water park [...]

5 Traditional French Desserts to Enjoy in Paris

One of the most celebrated aspects of French culture is the food. Whilst the savoury dishes take most of the spotlight, there are also countless high quality French desserts which you simply must sample. Below are just some. Crepes – This is the continental cousin of the pancake with which we are so familiar. Crepes [...]

Shopping on the Faubourg St Honoré in Paris

Paris is more than a romantic vacation destination and place of historic monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. Paris is also a shopper’s paradise and millions of visitors flock to Paris annually for vacations devoted to shopping. I recently made a trip to Paris for a couple of days with [...]

Why I Love Living in Paris, France

You will enjoy living in Paris if you know French. The language is as lovely as the city and knowledge of it will help you live in Paris like a Parisian. I love living in Paris because my flawless French allows me to converse, shop, eat at restaurants, enjoy movies and bands and read the [...]

A Short History of the Notre Dame in Paris

The Notre Dame Church in Paris (also known as Notre Dame de Paris) is famous worldwide and a city landmark, and is situated on the eastern side of the Ile-de-la-Cité, the island in the Seine River. Notre Dame means ‘Our Lady’ in French, as the church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Notre Dame [...]

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