A tour to Paris is not a tour to Paris without a visit to a market. Paris has a wide variety of markets selling flowers, food, antiques, toys, pets, and just about anything else you can think of. Take a look at The Traveling Professor's blog post to find out more about the best markets in Paris.
Hotel rated as 3 stars in Paris usually are usually well-appointed. Good ones are tastefully decorated and have amenities like wi-fi, modern facilities, and quality services. However, on your tour to Paris, don't be surprised if the room size is small, regardless of star rating. Also, location has very little or nothing to do with the star rating. Most 3 star hotels in Paris I have stayed in do not have restaurants. See my blog post for my recommendations for the best 3 star hotels in Paris.
I am frequently asked if The Traveling Professor's tours to Paris are like Rick Steves tours to Paris. Frankly, I didn't know if they were or were not. So, since I am asked the question with some frequency, I decided to go to the Rick Steves Paris tours website to see what he offered compared to The Traveling Professor. I found a comparable Paris tour. Using the information I had from Rick Steves' Paris tours website, I compared the two. See the results in today's blog post.
The great attractions of Paris like the Louvre, Orsay, Orangerie are all on everyone's list when taking a tour to Paris. But admission to these attractions can be expensive. The lines to get in can be overwhelming. In this blog post I am going to tell how to get into these Paris attractions inexpensively and without waiting in line. On The Traveling Professor's tours to Paris we never wait in line and neither should you. Check out today's Paris blog post to find out more about the Paris Museum Pass.
On your next tour to Paris after you have had enough of the museums, the walking, the crepes and cafes, try having a little bit of fun. In today's blog post I have listed 5 fun things to do in Paris. I would love to hear back from you too. Please list some of the fun things you like to do on your trips to Paris.
When I originally started traveling to Paris, I would tour on my own with maybe the assistance of a guide book or an audio guide. Then, for my small group tours to Paris we started using professional licensed guides. By the way, all guides in Paris (and many other cities) must be registered and licensed. I found that these professionals were not only able to explain the history and culture of Paris, they were available to answer many different questions, which of course cannot be had from a guidebook, audio guide, or phone app. Read my blog post to find the best Paris guides.http://www.travelingprofessor.com/
On your next tour to Paris, why not live a little and splurge on a wonderful 4-star hotel? Paris hotels are some of the most expensive in Europe, perhaps the world. But you only live once, and there is nothing wrong with living it up in Paris. There are three picks with two being on the right bank and two on the left bank. I've got the best 4-star hotels in Paris listed on my blog post today.
Whenever The Traveling Professor brings tours to Paris or whenever I travel solo to Paris, I always stay in an area on the Left Bank called the Latin Quarter. It is called the Latin Quarter because it is where schools like the Sorbonne are located. In the good old days, students spoke Latin. Hence, the Latin Quarter. In today's blog I will explain why the Latin Quarter is the best place to stay on a tour to Paris.
I am leaving for a tour of Paris tomorrow. Although I don't expect to make too many large purchases there, you might be on your next tour of Paris. In Paris, a surcharge called the VAT is added to most purchases. Since it is about 20% of the purchase price, it can be a significant amount, especially if making large purchases. So, how do you get the VAT back on a purchase in Paris? Check out today's Paris blog post.
What is the best time of year to visit Paris? Actually, my answer would be that any time of year is a great time to take a tour to Paris. Each season offers distinct advantages in terms of weather, costs, and crowds. There are also some times to avoid when visiting Paris. In this blog post The Traveling Professor will present the pros and cons of visiting Paris during different times of the year.