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: Are the mentions “2 star hotel” and “3 star hotel” on travel websites really meaningful? Can you rely on these ratings to pick a hotel in Paris? Should you rather rely on the French rating system? This article helps you reduce the risk of disappointment. >> read more
: For those of you who want to have a second opinion on the local Paris hotels before booking your rooms.
Hotel Editor Glenn and Photo Editor Muriel have reviewed many of them with an eye to their quality of service, cleanliness & comfort, price, and your personal safety in their location. Read the hotel reviews then visit the hotels' websites.
>> read the Paris hotel reviews
More on Paris hotels:
>> Paris hotels by price
>> Paris hotels by district
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was constructed over the remains of Roman baths which are nearly 2000 years old. >> read more |
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is also home to several museums and exhibits. >> read more |
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covers a lot of history in about thirty minutes. This is a way of getting the most out of the city. >> read more |
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brings you to the heart of The City of Lights to visit this magnificent gothic edifice. >> read more |
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is one of Arthur Gillette's divinely trivial pursuit. Come read for the fun! >> read more |
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is a legendary and factual treasure trove. >> read more |
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a 12th-13th century church on place Saint Blaise, worthy of so many in France. >> read more |
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has always been accompanied by funny anecdotes for centuries. >> read more |
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provide a quieter waterside stroll than to the Seine. >> read more |
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shares some tips and anecdotes when moving around in Paris using a wheelchair. >> read more |
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documents, contrary to popular belief, how easy and pleasant it is to pedal through Paris. >> read more |
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is a perfect place for anyone who enjoys a good walk communing with nature. >> read more |
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is residential and old world. Only about six thousand permanent residents live on this small isle. >> read more |
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is best visited during the evenings, when you can feel the “glimmering vagueness” of Hugo’s days. >> read more |
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is one of Paris’ oldest and best loved department stores. >> read more |
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offers a nice walking shortcut to the Latin Quarter. It's the oldest bridge in Paris. >> read more |
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is tucked away from the noise of the 3rd district. This is where Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables. >> read more |
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is located in Place des Vosges, the quaint 3rd district of the French capital. >> read more |
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are best known for their reputation as a magnet for artists. >> read more |
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is a passageway you cannot afford to miss when passing through St. Germain-des-Prés. >> read more |
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is one of the most breathtaking Gothic churches in Paris. >> read more |
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is an interesting article discussing the origin of the name of such a picturesque place in Paris. >> read more |
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offer some of the best and free views of Paris. >> read more |
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was built to house what was believed to be Jesus's crown of thorns. >> read more |
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have featured in dozens of paintings; the most famous one, the Moulin Rouge, still spins its red neon sails every night.
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were attracted to Monmartre because of its low rents and proximity to Paris. >> read more |
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, Notre-Dame Cathedral, is the inspiration behind The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. >> read more |
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provides a perfectly romantic experience. It is quite a thrill to cruise along the Seine at night. >> read more |
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regroups various popular facts about the Eiffel Tower. >> read more |
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was constructed with a crew never exceeding 250 at any one time. >> read more |
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started from the moment the creator proposed his ambitious project. >> read more |
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recounts frivolous anecdotes rarely found in traditional travel guides. >> read more |
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remarked: "I ought to be jealous of the [Eiffel] tower, it is much more famous than I am." >> read more |
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contains the graves of many celebrated foreigners. >> read more |
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are filled with beautiful landscaping and outstanding memorial sculpture. >> read more |
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is usually the one referred to as "the" Opera, even though there are two opera houses now in Paris. >> read more |
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is one of the largest older opera venues in the world.
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provides a haven for book-lovers and writers. >> read more |
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is a huge flea market. One of Europe 's largest, it is absolutely worth a visit.
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is Victor Hugo's heroin in Les Misérables. Anyone who goes to La Maison de Victor Hugo has read her story. >> read more |
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is not what it appears to be, unless you think it looks like a palace. If so, this thought is true.
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contains the largest number of exhibits anywhere. It was built on the site of the fortress of Philippe Auguste. >> read more |
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is a mirage as you wind your way toward it. >> read more |
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inspires the imagination with its open mouth, as if it's possible to hear it cry. >> read more |
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recounts the circumstances surrounding Molière's burial. >> read more |
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, getting to know Queen Marie de Medicis is a rewarding experience. >> read more |
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is Paris' best kept secret. It lies in a serene haven, known only to a few visitors. >> read more |
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is somewhat of a village. Its streets are narrowed and life is even more laid back. >> read more |
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adorns not only New York's harbor, but also Swan Ally on the Seine, in Paris. >> read more |
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was built to support the railway connecting the Bastille to Vincennes.
It has since been transformed into a park. >> read more |
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offer an experience you will never forget. Come indulge your morbid curiosity. >> read more |
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is tucked away on a café-lined square only blocks from the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg. >> read more |
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is a treasure to be discovered. It is a magnificent neo-classical mansion. >> read more |
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, the aroma of cocoa products induces a deep yearning to taste each and every specimen on display. >> read more |
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has on display thousands of pieces of artist Auguste Rodin's sculptures, drawings, and artworks. >> read more |
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is a tribute Henry the IVth by Daniela Albu. >> read more |
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will be everything you expected and more. >> read more |
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is the heart of romantic Paris! This wooden walkway is the natural domain of the kissing couple. >> read more |
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displays the statue of Napoleon I as a Roman Emperor. >> read more |
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is also known as the "Etoile", which comes from the star-like shape of the place. >> read more |
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's initial purpose was to serve as the starting point of the Champ-Elysées Avenue. >> read more |
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depicts Paris as it is visited by Bob Burgess, in the winter. >> read more |
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was formerly the hunting lodge of Christophe Edmond Kellermann, Duke of Valmy. >> read more |
 Phil presents you a selection of books on Paris and various topics related to the city. Discover who wrote what on Paris, and start your next trip on the right footing. Fair warning: don't board your plane to Paris without a couple of good books!
>> Novels taking place in Paris
>> Shopping and eating in Paris
>> Books for parents and kids
>> Paris Guides
>> Art and culture in Paris
>> Practicing the French language
We earn affiliate commissions on books you purchase from Barnes & Noble though our site. We appreciate your support.
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: Phil, our Senior Editor, is just back from Paris where he spent 10 days looking for various new restaurants and a few interesting sightseeing opportunities. To help you prepare for your next trip to Paris, he wasted no time and banged on his typewriter. >> read more
Click on the links or pictures below to see the videos we have compiled for your viewing pleasure. |
No decent website on Paris may shy away from offering you photos of its local wonders.
Photo Editors Angel and Phil roam the streets night and day, and look what they've got for you: Paris photos galore! Download them for free and share with your friends.
Click on the photos to enlarge and download them.
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The "Bouquinistes": sellers of used books and old posters along the banks of the Seine |
A view of the river Seine and the Louvre museum |
A view of the Pont des Arts (Art Bridge) over the river Seine, facing the Louvre museum |
The river Seine and its flat barges (péniches). They are homes to their owners |
Corner building in St Germain des Prés, reminiscent of the Time Life building in NYC |
Typical Paris buildings in the Latin Quarter |
A view of a busy street in St Germain des Prés |
Corner building, not far from rue de Buci, St Germain des Prés district |
The 'Procope', Paris oldest cafés , the first one where people could actually drink coffee |
A small passage leading to an inner street, near St Germain des Prés, typical 1600s architecture |
Rue de Rennes, busy lane for fashion shops, south of the St Germain des Prés church |
Typical Parisian building of the end-1800s |
Typical Parisian building of the end-1800s |
Rue de Rennes, Montparnasse Tower in the back, people crossing the street |
Rue de Rennes, Paris is August is a desert, everybody's on vacations |
Typical Parisian façade, end-XIXth century, early XXth-century building |
View of a Paris sidewalk café, St Sulplice Square, under the trees |
View of a Paris sidewalk café, St Sulplice Square |
More Photos:
>> Photos by Serge Ramelli
>> Photos by Jason Fomenko
>> Photos by Bob Burgess
>> Photos by Eric Rougier |
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Find answers to commonly asked questions at Paris FAQ.
 There's a special section for you, ladies, who plan on a shopping spree in Paris. Not all shops were created equal. So here is the deal: Fashion Editor Marjorie calls and visits the shops she finds interesting, writes reviews, and hopefully gets discount coupons for our subscribers.
>> Beauty, cosmetics & perfumes
>> Apparel & clothing
>> Jewelry & precious ctones
 Every Parisian in his right mind knows there is no better way to discover Paris than on foot. Architecture & History Editor Arthur tours you in photos and comments through areas and districts of special significance. A great way to get to know Paris even before you set a foot there!
>> The oldest bar in Paris
>> Paris
with your personal guide
>> The Oldest House in Paris
>> Confessions of a Paris guide
>> Along the St Martin waterway
>> St Germain des Prés
>> A stroll to St Sulpice church
>> Gardens of the 14th district
>> The genius of Hector Guimard
>> Rue Mouffetard
Arthur also offers personal guided tours of Paris for those who would want to visit the capital with the help of a 40+ year veteran of its streets and monuments In addition you can view and order securely his pocket map-guides to nine historic walks by going to www.media-cartes.fr.
Finding your way around Paris is as easy as point-n'-click.
Download our Paris Metro Maps:
>> Metro to museums
>> Metro to monuments
>> Metro to restaurants
>> Metro to hotels 
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