Where to Eat in Paris

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Where to eat in Paris is one of the biggest questions when planning a trip to France. French cuisine is known for its decadent flavors and high-end restaurants, but delicious French flavors can be found at any budget. From a simple picnic to delectable desserts, there is a French delicacy waiting for everyone! French food is now one of my favorite cuisine styles in the world, but I didn't know that before my first trip to Paris. I've rounded up a few of my favorite places around Paris to help … [Read more...]

Exploring the Paris Catacombs with a Guided Tour

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While planning my first-ever trip to Paris earlier this year, there was one tourist attraction I knew I couldn't miss: exploring the Paris catacombs! I am a huge fan of anything historic, haunted, or dark and mysterious. The Paris catacombs check off each of those boxes, and are one of Paris' top things to do for visitors. The catacombs are the real deal and far from being a cheesy tourist attraction, though -- you'll experience centuries of Parisian history buried beneath the boulevards of the … [Read more...]

How to Beat the Crowds at the Louvre Museum

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I visited the Louvre Museum for the first time this past May and I have to say: I’m glad I didn’t listen to the guidebooks. If I had, I don't think my experience would have been nearly as easy-breezy! Read on for the top three tried-and-true ways to beat the crowds at The Louvre! Visit During Shoulder Season This bit of advice can be applied to every tourist activity in Paris. The high season for tourists in Paris (and all of Europe) is summer -- June, July, and August. "Shoulder season" … [Read more...]