Whenever we take a small group tour to Paris we always visit the top attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and Orsay. But how about something a little different? In today's blog post we take you to some of the most unusual and offbeat sites in Paris. The Professor guarantees that you will be talking about them for years to come.
With Valentine's Day coming up, I have been getting questions about romantic Paris restaurants. Immediately, several Paris restaurants come to mind. Some are traditional, some are more modern. One runs along the Seine River. One serves up traditional French dishes, another one puts up nouvelle cuisine. In any case, Paris is a wonderful time to spend Valentine's Day and it can only be enhanced with the wonderful restaurant selections in today's Paris blog post.
What to do in one day in Paris. Sometimes I wonder what I would be able to fit in everything I wanted to see if I spent one month in Paris. There is so much to choose from in The City of Light, so I have put together an itinerary that gives a quick overview of the city, while managing it logistically so a traveler could see as much as possible in one day. Read the blog post to see what can be done in Paris in a day.
Who wouldn't want to stay at The Ritz, Hotel Lotti, or Regina on their next tour of Paris? Those are some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. But when you want to kick back and just experience something unusual, Paris has its choice of those types of accommodations too. Check out my blog post to find out about two of the most unique hotels in Paris.
One of the great joys of a trip to Paris is visiting the various distinct and charming neighborhoods. There are area of Paris that are chic, there are parts that are smutty, there are parts that are touristy and parts that inhabited only by the locals. In today's blog post I will give some insights on the various neighborhoods in Paris and tell you a little bit about each one that I like. So, on your next tour to Paris, you can pick the best Paris neighborhood for you.
On our Paris tours we see and do a lot. On occasion, I get a request to do something offbeat or unusual in Paris. Sometimes people will ask me to tour the sewers of Paris, sometimes it is the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. On more than one occasion I have been asked by travelers to tour the pet cemetery located on the outskirts of Paris. However, at the top of the list of offbeat things to see are the Paris Catacombs. For a description of this unusual Paris tour, read today's blog post.
Of course on a tour to Paris we love to visit museums, historic sites, eat, and shop. But there is more to do on your next trip to Paris. There are some terrific ways to relax and in this blog post I have listed 5 fun things to do while on a tour to Paris. We would love to hear your comments too.
Hotels can make up the most expensive component of a tour to Paris. When The Traveling Professor tours Paris either individually or when taking a small group tour to Paris, hotel selection is important but not only for cost. Having a hotel in a central location is a top priority too. In that I mean it is accessible to good transportation, it is in a place where there are dining, shopping, and entertainment options after I am done with a day of touring. And of course, getting a good, sound sleep is important too. On top of all of that, getting a good value is the icing on the cake. Rely on The Traveling Professor's experience and get his picks for three of the best budget hotels in Paris in today's blog post.
The Louvre, Orsay, the Pompidou. These are not only some of the best museums in Paris, they are the among the best museums in the world. However, Paris has some other attractions that would probably be superstars if they were not overshadowed by these heavy-hitters. On your next tour to Paris, after visiting the big shots, visit some of the names that are overshadowed by the best museums in Paris.
When the euro was first introduced about 15 years ago, it cost about 95 cents to buy one. It was a true bargain to go to Europe. I remember staying in 5-star hotels in Paris for under $200 per night. The same hotel is four times the price now. I can remember purchasing a R/T flight to Paris for $351 on American Airlines. In the last few years, the euro has gone as high as about $1.50. Now that the dollar is strong and oil is under $60 a barrel, what can we expect in prices on your next tour to Paris or Italy?