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Paris Neighborhoods

Montmartre

Montmartre is a unique part of Paris that is untouched by the Haussmannian street reforms that you find in the city center. Here there are no wide sweeping boulevards. Instead there are the delightful climbing cobblestone streets of an urban village that are a delight to wander. Around Metro Abbesses Arriving at Abbesses ...

Historic Paris Cafés to Enhance Your Visit

Read my story in French » Historic Paris Cafés needs to be an integral part of any visit to Paris. These cafés in Paris are rich in history so I've shared just a bit of the history of each one. Through the decades Parisians and non-Parisians alike have used cafés as an extension of their home, writing treatises, ...

Paris Activities for Children

Paris activities for children – Fun activities from parks to zoos to science museums abound and I will share a few of them with you here. These activities are either free or relatively inexpensive and will provide fun for all ages in your family. Paris is relatively flat, making it easy to navigate with a stroller if you ...

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower - Who can have a visit to Paris on their agenda and not think of visiting the Eiffel!  I remember the first time I saw the Eiffel looming on the horizon and the thrill I felt as I walked under this incredible landmark which was built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, marking the centenary of the French ...