A Few Hours in Paris
You can enjoy this grand city, even if you have only a few hours to spend in Paris. I flew into Paris from the U.S. and spent just a late…
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Paris Sunrise at Notre Dame
A Paris sunrise at Notre Dame is unforgettable. Notre Dame stands in the middle of the city on the island where Paris was born. It’s seen centuries of sunrises and…
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Climbing the Eiffel Tower
Did you know you can climb the Eiffel Tower, going up iron stairs right up into the middle of this iconic landmark? On previous visits we had taken the elevator,…
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The D’Orsay Museum in Paris
The D’Orsay, a gem of an art museum, was a few years ago voted on Trip Advisor to be the #1 museum in the world! Here is a glimpse into…
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A Walk in the Latin Quarter of Paris
The Latin Quarter of Paris is my favorite area of Paris, both for the ambience and for what you can see. Here’s a little tour of some of the sights…
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The Invalides — Where Paris History Comes Alive
The Paris Invalides is a fascinating place where you can take in France’s military history going back about 200 years. The tall dome that crowns the Invalides is a landmark…
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Ageless Beauty at Sainte-Chapelle
The ageless beauty of Sainte-Chapelle, in the heart of Paris, amazes all who enter here, but it is easy to miss. From the outside, this chapel that dates from 1248…
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The Conciergerie — Marie Antoinette’s Prison
Paris has so many must-see places, and here’s one you may not have heard about to add to your list: The Conciergerie. Where is this? And what is it? All…
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Shakespeare and Company Bookstore — A Paris Gem
Shakespeare and Company is a delightful bookstore tucked into a street that borders the Seine in Paris, right across from Notre-Dame. Modeled on its namesake opened in 1919 close by…
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The Opera de Paris: Six Reasons to Visit
The Opera de Paris is a glittering, elegant theater in the heart of the city. Also known as the Palais Garnier, the opera house opened in 1875 after being built…