Orly airport in Paris used to be the main international airport. Now, it is used mostly for intra-continental flights. However, there are times when the traveler to Paris will be routed through Orly airport instead of the more commonly used CDG Paris airport. In this blog post I have simplified for the Paris traveler, how to get from into the city when arriving at Paris Orly.
One of those perfectly French things is a wine bar. It's a place to hang out, try some wines, have some cheese and maybe some olives or dried meats. Whenever I travel to Paris, I make it a point to stop in at a wine bar. They are scattered all over Paris, generally open after 5 pm at night, and are full of Parisians and the occasional Paris tourist. Check out my blog post to find out about my favorite Paris wine bars.
Public transportation is the best way to get around in Paris. On all of our small group tours to Paris, we only take the bus and the metro. It gets us where we want to go in Paris quickly and inexpensively. The types of tickets can be confusing, so in the following Paris blog post I have outlined the most common Paris ticketing options.
This year The Traveling Professor introduced a new Paris tour, "Paris - For Ladies Only" and it has been a smashing success. We stay at luxurious 4-star hotels, take a relaxing day trip to the Champagne region of Paris, visit chocolatier, markets, the famous Opera, take a Seine River Cruise and of course we visit all of the famous sites on this tour of Paris. Take a look at the blog post to see how we do Paris without those annoying guys!
Paris can be an expensive city. Hotels are pricey. A good meal in Paris will cost some euros. However, there are ways to save money in Paris without sacrificing luxury or comfort. In today's blog post we come up with The Traveling Professor's 10 best ways to save some money on your next tour to Paris.
On our tours to Paris we always go to great museums, eat delicious food, and enjoy the art, culture and history of the city. But there is more to the City of Light than that. In this guest blog post, we have invited our friends from Cook'N With Class to describe some of the cooking classes in Paris that are available to travelers. It sounds like fun and a great way to meet other people. So, on your next tour to Paris, try something different and take a cooking class.
An essential part of a tour to Paris should be a visit to one of the many markets. There are probably hundreds of markets (called a marché) in all shapes and sizes offering everything from flowers to foie gras, baguettes to books, and Cabernet to Camembert. I’ve listed those that are most likely of the most interest to those on a tour of Paris and are easily accessible when taking a tour to Paris.
What is the best time to visit Paris? It's a question I get from people who travel on my small group tours to Paris as well as others planning individual trips to Paris. Every season has its advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post The Traveling Professor provides insight on which season to visit Paris depending upon weather, crowds, and in terms of best value.
Whether traveling on one of my Traveling Professor small group tours to Paris or going on your own tour of Paris, the best way to get around is by bus or metro. Both the Paris bus and metro are economical, cover the city extremely well, and operate frequently. In this blog post we won't talk too much about the virtues of the Paris public transportation system, but we'll discuss what kind of transportation tickets to buy for your next trip to Paris.