Dining can be expensive in Paris, but the great food is one of the reasons we like to travel there. Every time I return to Paris, I try new places, but I always seem to come back to these three that I love. Read today's blog post and find out 3 good casual spots to enjoy lunch or dinner on your next trip to Paris.
If you ask me, anytime is a good time to travel to Paris. I have been there all four seasons and each one has it's advantages. In today's blog post, I break down the benefits of traveling during different times of the year and leave it up to you for the best time to travel to Paris.
I watched the Bruce Willis classic, "The Sixth Sense" the other night. After waking up after a few nightmares, I dreamed up some Paris "I See Dead People" tours myself. It's not really a horror story, but it can be a lot of fun to do this offbeat tour next time on vacation in The City of Light.
When on a solo tour to Paris our when taking one of my Traveling Professor small group tours to Paris, a welcome part of the day is lunchtime. Paris is not the place to "grab and go" with a lunch but a time to savor lunch, watch the world go by, and enjoy some of the best food in the world. In today's blog post I recommend 4 places for an inexpensive and enjoyable lunch in Paris.
Our Traveling Professor tours are not budget tours, and with the exception of one tour we run, they are not super-luxury tours either. On our Traveling Professor tours we like to stay at good 3 or 4 star hotels in a central location that are a good value. But some people, when traveling on their own, like to plan a budget tour. Here are some of my ideas for saving money without sacrificing comfort.
On The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Paris or if traveling on your own, there is nothing like a Paris river or canal cruise. Almost everyone knows about the Seine River cruise but fewer know about the charming Canal St. Martin that runs through some of the most charming of Paris neighborhoods. Take a look at my blog post to find out the best Paris cruises.
Everyone loves a bargain, especially when on a tour to an expensive city like Paris. I have been to Paris over 50 times, either traveling solo or on one of The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Paris. I have found 3 hotels that are not only a good value, they are well-located, are comfortable, and are reasonably priced. Take a look at The Professor's picks for bargain hotels in Paris in today's blog post.
There is nothing like dining at a classic French restaurant. Not only is the food spectacular, but dining is an event. Tables are graciously decorated, the room is a sight to behold, and there is something so nice about professional French service. In today's The Traveling Professor's blog post, I will talk about 3 of my favorite French restaurants.
Here it is! The Traveling Professor's Restaurant Report. I have carefully selected 14 restaurants for every taste and budget. Whether you travel with The Traveling Professor on a small group tour to Paris or if you travel to Paris on your own, use this handy guide to find a great spot. I've listed casual and formal restaurants. Places for lunch, dinner and even breakfast. Bon appetit!
I just got back from leading a small group tour to Paris with 7 travelers. Our itinerary included a Seine River cruise, Versailles, Notre Dame, Conciergerie, Sainte Chapelle, Rodin Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Louvre, Orsay, Orangerie, Montmartre, and the Marais. It was an ambitious itinerary and we had the good fortune to have the services of the BEST guides in Paris. Look at my blog post to see my observations of our latest small group tour to Paris.