Latest Articles

Bonjoie! 7 Lessons I Learned in Paris
"April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom, holiday tables under the trees." -E. Y. Harburg After reveling in a mountaintop experience, it often takes one a couple of days to not only regain altitude and perspective; it takes a little while to fully...

In Paris, Art is no Longer Abstract for Kids
Paris has been described as anything but a place for kids: a city for lovers, a cultural Mecca. Yet you may be surprised to find out how prepared the French capital is to entertain children. Even in what is considered to be an adult activity,...

Tips on Finding Paris Accommodations
What should you do to find the best Paris accommodations to stay in on your next trip to Paris? Nobody, and especially not me, is saying that finding good accommodations for an overseas trip at a good price is easy, but it can be done. When...

Top 10 Things To Do In Paris

1. Checkout the Markets — A daily Parisian ritual is to rumble through the open air markets to buy fresh food. A not to be missed market is on Rue Montorgueil beginning at Rue Rambuteau (Metro: Les Halles).

2. Flower Market in Ille de la Cite — There is no better way to make your home feel like yours than with fresh flowers purchased along the Seine.

3. Fauchon — Gourmet Shopping with over 20,000 specialty food items from all over the globe is a guaranteed way to hone your kitchen skills or bring out your inner chef.

4. Roam Montmartre — Yes, it's touristy and by some standards overrated but it's still Paris at its best so wander and enjoy the Sacre Coeur.

5. Six Feet Under — Bring flowers and pay respects to legendary Americans who called Paris home or in Jim Morrison's case died in Paris. The most famous cemetery in the world Pere Lachaise is worth the visit.

6. Stroll the Seine — If you are fortunate to be sharing your apartment with someone, nothing rekindles a romance faster than a stroll along the Seine ANY time of day

7. Tea Time — England is famous for tea but a Parisian Tea Salon is an experience. Visit the Angelina or Bertillion and experience true tea time grandeur not a soggy watercress

sandwich.

8. Write the Great American Novel — Thrive on the inspiration from lingering in a café exploring your inner demons and admiring the enchanting Parisians. It worked for Hemingway.

9. Opera — Visit one of the grand opera houses even if you don't like Opera. The grandeur and people watching in the Bastille and Garnier are wonderful stories you can bring back home
10.Window Shop like a Parisian — The ultra expensive Parisian shops on Fauborg-St. Honore such as Hermes, Dior, LaRoche, Courreges, Cardin and Saint Laurent are a decadent treat...maybe one day

About the Author :

Rita Borges is Managing Director of Paris Luxe, http://www.parisluxeapt.com , a firm specializing in short term rental of upscale and luxury Parisian apartments. A one -stop solution for first rate quality Parisian apartments, Paris Luxe is an expert partner for non-French speaking individuals, couples, and families looking for Paris apartment.


This article is distributed by: www.iSnare.com
Written By: Rita Borges


More than 100 Rome flights canceled by protest - Columbia Missourian
More than 100 flights at Rome's main Leonardo da Vinci airport have been canceled by a ground workers protest against job cuts that are part of Alitalia's imminent relaunch. The new, streamlined Alitalia starts operations next week. The new airline ...

Bargains & rip-offs - Travel - This is Money
Aldi will today begin selling four-star holidays which it claims will undercut rivals by up to 50%. The budget supermarket will offer a choice of ten to 12 holiday deals every two weeks. They will be sold in large volumes, allowing the firm to ...

Paris Downtown Assoc. logs in successful year - Paris News
It was just a year ago when Paris Downtown Association made some changes that set the group on a new course. The first order of business was a new name and a new mission statement. Downtown Merchants Association was a self-limiting name, and members ...

Bike between Paris' eateries - Miami Herald
One of the best ways to economize in Paris these days is to take advantage of the city's public bicycle renting program, which has grown to 20,000 bicycles and 1,450 stations since its inception a year ago. For a modest fee (about $7 for a weekly ...

The grave side of gay Paris - Daily Telegraph
GREAT cities are moulded as much by the deeds of their citizens as by the skills of their architects and masons. The least we can do, as visitors, is pay our respects to past heroes and villains - all the more so when these people are so conveniently ...

Google