Paris, City of Light

One of the most appealing, storied cities in the world, it's magnifique for just about anything urban that interests you. What are your preferred picks in Paree?

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Our toutou (pup) Papito does Paris

When we moved to Spain in early 2020, we dreamed of being able to travel Europe almost at will and especially with our rat terrier mix Papito. Now that travel is back after a year lost to the pandemic, we just made a great start in la Ville Lumière! Check out my recent Facebook post.

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Seine cruises/ballroom dancing cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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A quick look at Paris for your next romantic escape

The City of Light is one of the world's top destinations for good reason - popular for its art, culture, cuisine, museums, and architecture from medieval to modern. Also known for its romance, Paris offers visitors an amazing holiday - really, with too much to see and do in just one visit. Here's a quick list of the top highlights: read post

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Paris one of '7 Eggstraordinary Easter Spots in Europe'

As the cradle of Christianity, the Old Continent’s history with Easter is millennia old. And though recently it has evolved from a merely religious observance to an secular cultural (even pop cultural) phenomenon, the mix of elaborate religious pageantry and modern developments like bunnies, chicks, and Easter eggs is quite something to experience during Easter week. Here are a half dozen of my favorites: read post

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Max Pesling July 26, 2024 at 11:41am

As the Games´ opening ceremony is about to get underway, according to this report, it turns out Paris isn´t quite so packed as everyone thought it would be: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/paris-fewer-olympics-tourists-exp...

Paris has fewer Olympic tourists than expected: Here are a few last-minute deals

With fewer visitors than Paris first predicted, there are still some travel deals available for the Olympics host city.
Max Pesling July 5, 2024 at 3:05pm

Elections craziness and Olympics mania are enveloping Paris at the moment, but on the quieter, behind-the-scenes side, Architecture Digest take a look at how the city´s key architectural monuments are being burnished for the Games: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/as-paris-preps-for-prim...

As Paris Preps for Prime Time, an Intimate Look at the Restoration of Its Landmarks

Atelier De France’s expert artisans are working to ensure the city shines as bright as ever before the Olympic Games
Dave Acton April 23, 2024 at 9:32am

Le Monde looks ahead at the upcoming Olympics: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/paris-2024-100-...

Paris 2024: 100 days from the Olympics, should we rejoice or worry?

COLUMN. With 100 days to go before the start of the Olympic Games, security and budget scares are casting doubt on the state of preparation for the e…
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 1:59pm

And of course la Ville Lumière has been in the news recently because of the big scare over bed bugs - but is it overblown? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66995977

Bedbug panic sweeps Paris as infestations soar before 2024 Olympics

France is alarmed as "les punaises", as they're known in French, spread fear and loathing.
Barbara Necker October 6, 2023 at 12:19pm

Brings to mind Jacques Prévert´s old chestnut "Les feuilles d´autonmne" ("Autumn Leaves"):https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/oct/05/autumn-in-paris-park...

Where best to enjoy autumn in Paris

Forget Paris in the spring … autumn is the best time of year to enjoy the city’s parks, gardens and forests. A local garden expert picks her favourit…
María José July 28, 2023 at 10:06am

Lonely Planet just published a comprehensive guide on how to plan to attend the Summer Olympics here next year: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/paris-olympics-2024-trip-plan...

Your Paris 2024 Olympics trip-planning guide

All you need to know about planning a trip to these historic Olympic games.
David Paul Appell June 15, 2023 at 3:08pm

Oh là là! I just received an interesting email publicizing a Paris tour running through mid-November called “Montmartre en Chansons," a deep dive at the heart of the artistic and bohemian Montmartre, following the musical footsteps of Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Dalida and many other artists by learning a wealth of anecdotes about their life in Montmartre, but also about the local cabarets. They're in French on weekends and holidays and in English on Friday afternoons. Private tours (in French or English) are also available on request during the week and on some Sundays. More info at https://montmartreenchansons.com/visit-montmartre/

VISIT OF MONTMARTRE

Visite Montmartre Guide Musique Chanson Française Tourisme Culture Histoire Butte Sacré-Coeur Moulin de la Galette Clos Montmartre Dalida Piaf Brel A…
Jordan Simon June 10, 2023 at 8:38pm

Paris is famously cher, which is why I was happy to read these tips from a local in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/jan/09/paris-on-the-cheap-a...

Paris on the cheap: a local’s guide to flea markets, baguettes and funky bistros | Paris holidays |…

From art nouveau cafes to the resting place of French kings, our man in Paris knows where to find affordable fun
José Balido May 19, 2023 at 5:59pm

I'm definitely not a fan of 'Emily in Paris," but for those who are, the media has been all over the locations for the show, such as this piece from Time Out: https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/emily-in-paris-filming-locations

All the filming locations from ‘Emily in Paris’ season 3

From Paris to Provence.
Riccardo R April 6, 2022 at 12:06pm

The London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com recently came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", and is it really any surprise that Paris is number one on their list? https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/