Foods You'll Want to Taste While in France
Tasting the amazing cuisine of France is one of the best reasons for visiting the country. Being adventurous is key: Many of the best foods in France are rarely seen in the United States — and if they [more…]
Ten Gifts to Buy in France
Many people come to France specifically to shop (you know who you are), but this list is more for travelers who, in the midst of exploring this most special country, want to bring home a gift or two for [more…]
Dining in Paris
In France, as anywhere, you should never underestimate the importance of good manners. Your meal will be much smoother if you remember essential but basic phrases such as [more…]
Going Where Parisians Go
What's a visit to Paris without seeing the view from the Eiffel Tower? For most people, the real reason for visiting Paris is to see the quintessentially French attractions for which the city is known. [more…]
Exploring France's Best Castles and Palaces
From massive — and intimidating, to those who approached them unawares — protective structures to ornate châteaux that housed France's rich and powerful, visiting the country's best castles and palaces [more…]
Exploring the Best Regions of France
This isn't a review of all of France's regions. These locales are the ones with the best and most interesting sites — the blockbusters of France. [more…]
Seeing Paris — Without the Lines
With wait times at the Eiffel Tower guaranteed to exceed an hour and sometimes two in high season (and not a whole lot less at the Arc de Triomphe), you may wish you could spend the time differently. Fortunately [more…]
Choosing a Parisian Hotel
Part of the fun of traveling to Paris is waking up in a new place with unlimited opportunities for exploring! If this is your first trip to Paris, your expectations about what a hotel room should look [more…]
Métro Stops for Paris Attractions
Whether you dream of climbing the Eiffel Tower or gazing at Mona Lisa’s smile in the Louvre, in Paris you are never at a loss for something to see. Here's a list of some of the city’s top attractions and [more…]
Paris For Dummies Cheat Sheet
This Cheat Sheet compiles a list of some of Paris’s top attractions and describes the easiest ways to reach these French destinations — by their Métro or RER stops. You'll also find an accompanying Métro [more…]
