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  • Top Ten Things To Visit In France  By :
    When you’re in the magnificent country of France, the question is not what you should do, the question is what is there that’s not to do? It seems that the liberated air of Parisians is contagious, and all you want to do when you’re in Paris is to be as free and artistic and relaxed as any regular Parisian you meet on the street. Coffee in one hand and crepe in the other, what else is better than eating it al fresco in the cool Parisian morning breeze?

    1.) The Louvre

    Fi...
  • Eiffel Tower  By :
    The Eiffel Tower was built in 1887 as the entrance arch to the Exposition Universelle, the World's Fair. The engineer, Gustave Eiffel, prepared its unique design to enable it to take the high wind velocity at the height of 324 meters even if it allows for a sway of 2-3 inches in high wind. The ‘eyesore’ for the Parisians at the time of its construction is now a monument linked to many historical events and structure that represents France, and more particularly Paris, all ove...
  • 130 Acre Amusement Park In France  By :
    The unique visual theme park, aptly named Parc du Futuroscope, spans over 130 acres of land devoted to entertaining, and inadvertently educating, the millions of tourists that visit each year. Built five miles north to the city of Poitiers, in France, Futuroscope was opened to public in 1987 and the park is celebrating 20 years of its existence in 2007. With new exciting attractions added to the park’s already impressive range of visual themes, tourists are bound to have an e...
  • Villa Rentals In The South Of France: An Introduction  By : Seb Palmer
    Every August the South of France fills up as the rest of France arrives. Motorways can be horrible and the traffic near the beaches even worse. But the reputation, while sometimes deserved, is overdone. With a little homework, even in August it is still possible to find your own place in a villa with a pool in the sun far from the crowds.

    A quick geographical tour of some of the areas of interest:

    The Cote d'Azur: is the area stretching West as far as Menton. The scener...
  • Parisian Retail Therapy  By : Phil Chavanne
    Good news! I have more great Parisian hot spots yet for the readers of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com. Read on, I believe you won't be disappointed.
  • Authentic Parisian Experiences  By : Phil Chavanne
    In this issue I have yet more Parisian shopping bargains and discoveries in store for the readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com: fine crystal and some wine-tasting sessions from one of the most reputed Parisian wine cellars, and more!
  • A Melting Pot of Ideas to Try out in Paris – Act I Scene II  By : Phil Chavanne
    Everyone will memorize something personal about Paris. I thought it would be a rich idea to start writing a brand new series of articles in which I would offer each time a motley of ideas: obscure sites to see, off-the-wall museums to visit, quaint shops to shop at, and other things to do (for free or for money) in Paris. Starting now!
  • Serendipitous Paris: A Random Assortment of Things to Do – Act I Scene I  By : Phil Chavanne
    Your experience of Paris will necessarily be different from that of any other traveler. Because your expectations are unique, your perception of the French capital will be yours, and yours only. Diversity being the name of the game, I thought you would enjoy being told about a larger variety of unusual places to visit, and singular things to do while in Paris.
  • Great Free Pocket Travel Guide of Paris (FRANCE) by Flashbooking.com  By : Michele De Capitani
    A growing youth hostels and hotels directory specializing in budget accommodation, Flashbooking is a recognized source of information and services for independent travellers who love creating their trips and book their bed nights securely online.
  • Paris Souvenirs Anyone?  By : Phil Chavanne
    The words 'it comes from Paris' gives an extra special value to any present. All this is good and well, but where can you find presents on which a local color story can be told?
  • Three Spots for a Quiet Afternoon in Paris  By : Phil Chavanne
    There are so many things to see in Paris and so little time to do it that your journey in the French capital can wind up taking the colors of a marathon run. I offer you a different take on it: stop, review your options, and decide to kill a couple of hours doing just nothing but reading a good book in a spot where you can be left to yourself. Here are three spots where you can do just that.
  • Places in Paris Where to Romance Your Love  By : Phil Chavanne
    Like Venice, Paris has always been a magnet for lovers and their affairs. As Woody Allen put it: "As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all." Paris is where sleepy marriages are rekindled, the flames of passion ignited, vows renewed, and special someones met. But where will you get the most ardent thrill?
  • How to Shop Smartly for Fashion in Paris  By : Phil Chavanne
    Going to Paris for a shopping spree needs not put your household finances down for the next two years. It simply requires a little planning, and being let in on little-known shops offering bargain basement deals.
  • Touring Historical Paris on a Double-Decker  By : Phil Chavanne
    There is no shortage of transportation means in Paris, and the public transportation system is extremely efficient. But touring Paris by metro may not be the most rewarding sightseeing occasion. That’s where the Open Tour deals you a better hand.
  • A Bird Eye View of Paris: Four High Spots  By : Phil Chavanne
    When you want to view Paris from the top, four vantage points offer an easy access. Paris expert Phil Chavanne has located them for you.
  • Paris bound? Pack the Right Power Supply  By : Phil Chavanne
    When planning your trip to Paris, remember to pack the right adaptors for your small appliances. Forget those, and you are in trouble.
  • A Guide To The Louvre, Paris  By : Audrey Akeman
    The Musée du Louvre is undoubtedly one of the world’s finest art collections, and there would be nowhere more fitting to house such a collection than the magnificent Louvre Palace, an immense Renaissance complex once used as the residence of French royalty. There’s so much to see that it would be possible to spend a whole day or more exploring it. Here’s a guide to the building and the splendid works of art within it, to help plan a visit to the Louvre and see the best of wha...
  • Shop ‘til You Drop In Paris  By : Audrey Akeman
    If you want to combine the perfect shopaholic experience with a beautiful city break, Paris is the place to go. Fashion capital of Europe if not the world, this glamorous city is the epitome of elegance, luxury and quality. Whatever you’re looking for – whether it’s clothes, furniture, antiques, art or books, you’ll find an incredible selection.

    Fashion

    Before you hit the shops it’s handy to have a bit of an understanding of French fashion jargon. Here’s a quick glossar...
  • Museums Not To Miss In Paris  By : Audrey Akeman
    There’s so much to see and do in Paris that it’s difficult knowing where to start. Here’s a handy guide to the top attractions in the city to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful city.

    A great way to save money if you’re planning to visit lots of museums and attractions in Paris is to buy a Paris Museum Pass, which can be obtained at any participating establishment. It gives access to over 60 attractions and as well as saving you money it will all...
  • Finding Your Way Around Paris  By : Audrey Akeman
    Paris is a huge city with so much to see and do, but despite its size, it’s so easy to get around. The public transport system is excellent so it’s possible to hop from one attraction to the next without any trouble, meaning that you can pack lots of great activities into a short weekend break. Here’s a short guide to getting around quickly and easily, from your arrival right up to your departure.

    Arriving by air

    Paris has two major airports – Orly and Charles de Gaulle...
  • Theme Park Paris  By : Audrey Akeman
    Planning a trip to France with the kids but don’t know where to go? Looking for theme park excitement in Europe to rival that of America? Then why not visit Paris – not only is it one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it also has two great theme parks nearby, which kids will love. Enter the cartoon world of Gaul at Parc Asterix or mingle with Mickey, Minnie and company at Disneyland Paris.

    Parc Asterix

    Introduction

    This quintessentially French theme park...
  • Can I Wear Sneakers in Paris?  By : Phil Chavanne
    In this article, the Senior Editor of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News, Phil Chavanne, discusses the role of sneakers as fashion accessories in Paris.
  • In Paris, Art Is No Longer Abstract For Kids  By : Ann LoCicero
    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, touring museums.

    At the Louvre Museum, the largest museum in the world and a must-see in Paris, kids aged 4 and up can take part in one of the many children's workshops.

    The Musée d’Orsay (Orsay Museum), which has one of Europe’s b...
  • The Beautiful Country Of France, A Place Worth Visiting  By : Josiah William
    France is a beautiful, romantic country that is full of art and architecture. When in France the street life, wonderful fields of Aquitaine, McDonald’s and the neighborhood bakery all prove that France is an unhomogenized country. Once you set foot in France, you will really feel that as if you are embarking on a new and exciting love affair with France!

    Paris is a great country for walking and gawking. There are beautiful parks, cafes, squares, shop windows, the Seine and...
  • Travel Tips For Paris  By : Sharon Stajda
    Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and has a well-deserved reputation to be a cultural icon of Europe. Getting around in Paris is easy, but driving is not the recommended way to see this beautiful city. For the tourist, walking may be one of the best ways to see the city because you’ll have the opportunity to really savor the full ambience of Parisian streets, shops, neighborhoods and magnificent historical buildings and museums. Public transportation is ...
  • Paris: To Tip or Not to Tip  By : Phil Chavanne
    Sitting at the terrace of a sidewalk cafe in Paris and sipping on a Perrier while watching passers-by is a pleasure many travelers promise themselves to experience when they are in Paris. But here comes the check, and with it the question: should I tip, and how much?
  • Paris: A City That Will Captivate You  By : H.A. Brempell
    I soaked up the personalities of boutiques as I walked among the streets, I glided along the Seine River on a luxurious dinner cruise, and I almost fainted when I finally saw the Eiffel Tower in person. I fell in love with a city. I fell in love with Paris, France. I have no doubt that you would, too.

    Paris in the summer was most enchanting. There is always a celebration or an event that will perk your interests. From the three-day Paris Country Fair to the Nuits de Feuto,...
  • Thank Goodness For Our French Translator  By : Analeese Burnabaker
    I love almost everything about travel. I love the wonder and the newness of entering a culture that I have never been to before. I love meeting new people, trying new customs, and getting aquainted with the foods and drinks that people around the world love dearly. One thing, however, that I always struggle with in my travels is communication. While many people in the world speak English even if it is not their first language, I hate being the tourist that enters a new land a...
  • A Quick Guide To The South Of France  By : Chic Retreats
    The South of France has the enviable combination of miles of coastline and fertile rural landscapes and has been the inspiration for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor.

    Where is it?

    The term “South of France” is usually used to describe the southern stretch of the country’s coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubéron. With its warm climate, fertile landscape and developed coastline,...
  • Paris Off the Beaten Path: Try Small Museums  By : Phil Chavanne
    Small Paris museums offer you an alternative to the large venues when you wish to avoid the crowds there. See which museums to visit here.
  • Eating (way too well) in Paris: Third stop at Le Gourmet  By : Phil Chavanne
    Yet another interesting stop in our culinary adventures in Paris, the Le Gourmet restaurant offers great French cuisine for prices I hadn’t seen in Paris in 15 years.
  • Don't Forget Your French Dictionary!  By : Triston Huntsmin
    The summer after I graduated from college I had the unique opportunity to travel to France with my roommates and friends. A group of six of us left for France on the cheapest flight we could find the morning after graduation. We had plans to stay for the entire summer and just see what unfolded. None of us had jobs lined up or anything to rush back to, so we just took things in stride and determined to have the adventure of a lifetime. We learned quickly, however, that forget...
  • Top 10 Things To Do In Paris  By : Rita Borges
    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 y...
  • Eating Well in Paris: Second Stop at Chez Tante Alice  By : Phil Chavanne
    Eating out right in Paris: in this second installment of my new series of articles, I introduce you to Tante Alice, a fine restaurant which deserves a place in the pantheon of French provincial cuisine. Yummy
  • City Breaks In Paris  By : Steven Cronin
    Paris is simply the city that has it all. From its birth on the banks of the Seine in 52 BC as Julius Caesar continued his conquest of Europe, the City of Light has always commanded a captive audience.

    Paris is synonymous with iconic landmarks. There’s nothing quite like watching the Eiffel Tower light up on a beautiful moonlit night, reaching out to the stars and beyond.

    Many first time travellers to Paris arrive via the rather underwhelming Eurostar train terminal. Bu...
  • Eating Well in Paris: First Stop at Chez Georges  By : Phil Chavanne
    When you stay in Paris for a short while, eating out at a decent, reasonably priced restaurant may become a silly game of trial and error. In this new series of articles, I will recommend several places no traveler will ever regret having tried out!
  • Memories Of Disneyland Paris  By : Steven Cronin
    The harness forced me rigid in my seat. The pressure across my chest momentarily took my breath away. Fixed in position the only things I could move were my hands and feet. My heart raced at least twice its normal rate as we inched towards the starting point.

    Anxiety began to swell inside me; I could feel my stomach turning. A deep fear within was urging me to escape and free myself from this unknown. As apprehension hit the zenith, loud rock music started blasting from tw...
  • Ouí Paree! - Travel To Paris  By : Frank Johnson
    Not only is it the capital of France, Paris has accumulated a laundry list throughout history of self-proclaimed and well-worn titles that place Parisians in a class of their own. Paris is a haven for love and romance, the disputed epicenter of cutting-edge fashion, a global culinary capital, the motherland of fine arts and let us not forget the self-given accolade of an elite culture. The streets of Paris, particularly on spring or summer evenings, are an enchanting mosaic o...
  • Treat Yourself And Travel To France  By : Frank Johnson
    No country embodies the grandeur of European travel quite like France. From the international artistic reputation of Cannes to the luxurious leisure of the Riviera, France has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to overcome a tumultuous history by enriching the quality of life with those experiences. The diversity of the country will leave you stimulated, satiated and asking for more when you finally treat yourself and travel to France!

    France from Renaissance to Revolution...
  • Paris is Safe and Well, Thank You!  By : Phil Chavanne
    Have you gotten scared by the media reporting on the recent events in Paris? Phil almost did, but he knows better than just listening to the hubbub. Check with him what’s the real story on these events, and if they really should hinder you from traveling to Paris.
  • Paris: New Itineraries for a Fresh View - Part I  By : Phil Chavanne
    Going to Paris? Sooner or later you may. Once there, steer clear of the typical Parisian landmarks. Follow in the footsteps of Phil, the Senior Editor of a well-known Paris travel guide. Take a peek at out-of-sight places few outsiders know. Amazement guaranteed.
  • What is the oldest bar in Paris?  By : Phil Chavanne
    French people love drinking and eating out. Paris overflows with bars, wine bars, cafés, bistros and restaurants. Tons of fun. But which and where is the oldest one?
  • France: On The Road  By : Steven Cronin
    Paris, the city of love and a thousand other clichés, still holds a certain mystic. But no matter how many written words this great city has commanded - however familiar this town may appear - Paris will always remain an enigma, a magnet for millions of visitors from around the world.

    Paris carries an enchantment that you cannot always put your finger on. We perceive Parisians as chic and stylish, forever setting the trend.

    But there is more to this country than just it...
  • Holiday in an apartment rather than a hotel  By : Nicholas Cain
    When on holiday staying in an apartment can be a comfortable and cost effective alternative to hotels. This article explains why having a family holiday in an apartment gives you the time and space you need to enjoy your holiday.
  • Paris hotels: How to reduce your risk of being disappointed  By : Phil Chavanne
    Are the mentions "2 star" and "3 star" hotel on travel
    websites reliable? Should you rely on the French rating
    system? Written by the Senior Editor of a renown Paris
    guide, this article clears up the issue, and suggests 4
    proven steps to increase your odds to pick the right hotel.

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