Itineraries
- France Travel Planning exclusive itinerary service with a Paris local
Are you struggling to make decisions regarding your perfect Paris itinerary, or maybe not sure what to leave in and what to leave out? Confused about where to stay in Paris or looking for that perfect restaurant recommendation for a special celebration? Help is at hand with our exclusive France Travel Planning itinerary planning service …France Travel Planning exclusive itinerary service with a Paris local Read More »
- Guide to Visiting Nice: best tips from a Nice local
Hi France Travel Planners! I’m thrilled to bring you this Nice travel guide from France Travel Planning Facebook group member and Nice resident, Eric Schwartz. While I’ve visited Nice a number of times, I know no one knows Nice better than a local, so I was so excited when Eric offered to write a local’s …Guide to Visiting Nice: best tips from a Nice local Read More »
- Apero time: Paris Latin Quarter walking tour with Take Walks
Hi France Travel Planners! Apéritifs in France are an important part of French culture. What is apéro? Apéritifs (or apero as they are usually referred to) are the pre dinner drinks and snacks generally taken after work and before dinner. When you visit France you will see locals everywhere in the later afternoon/early evening (often …Apero time: Paris Latin Quarter walking tour with Take Walks Read More »
- Best Tours for the Family in Paris
Finding the best tours for the family in Paris is something most parents spend so much time researching. Whether it’s Paris with a baby, things to do in Paris with teenagers or the best Paris museums for kids, I’ve done all the hard work and come up with an extensive selection of free activities and … - Best places to stay in Paris with family
Finding the best places to stay in Paris with family can be tricky. Because rooms are generally on the small size genuine family friendly hotels in Paris can be thin on the ground. But never fear – I’ve done all the hard work for you and found seventeen of the best options to stay with … - Famous paintings, food and architecture in Paris with Take Walks
There are many France cultural gifts to the world. French art, French food and French architecture are aspects of French culture many visitors seek out on a trip to Paris. On my recent Paris visit I had the opportunity to experience some of the best famous paintings, food and architecture in Paris with Take Walks …Famous paintings, food and architecture in Paris with Take Walks Read More »
- Best things to do on public holidays & Sundays in Paris
Every year there are a total of eleven public holidays in Paris (including four alone in May), so having a plan for things to do on public holidays in Paris is important. Similarly, many shops and restaurants in Paris are closed on Sundays, so a plan for Sundays in Paris also makes sense. Many Parisians …Best things to do on public holidays & Sundays in Paris Read More »
- Fantastic souvenirs of France: things to buy in Paris and beyond
One of the things we talk about in the France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member) is shopping for souvenirs of France. Group members have plenty of great ideas for the best things to buy in Paris – and beyond. Based on ideas from the generous members of …Fantastic souvenirs of France: things to buy in Paris and beyond Read More »
- Alsace itinerary: Strasbourg, Colmar and the Incredible Route des Vins
Hi France Travel Planners! An Alsace itinerary, including the charming destinations of Strasbourg, Colmar and the Route des Vins, makes a wonderful side trip from Paris, or stop off on the way from France to Switzerland or Germany. While you can visit Alsace as a day trip from Paris, a 3 night Alsace visit allows …Alsace itinerary: Strasbourg, Colmar and the Incredible Route des Vins Read More »
- Paris day trips: the best day trips from Paris
When you travel to France you will no doubt want to spend time in Paris. Whether it is your first trip to Paris or you’ve visited Paris many times, you will no doubt want to do some Paris day trips. But with so many options, what are the best day trips from Paris? Whether you … - Experience the best food in Paris: best food tours in Paris
In this post I’m talking Paris food tours. Obviously when you visit you will want to try the best food in Paris. After all that’s one of reasons many of us visit Paris. But with so many options, how do you find the best food tours in Paris? In this post, I’ve done all the …Experience the best food in Paris: best food tours in Paris Read More »
- Guidebooks about France: best books on Paris & France
Are you enthusiastic about planning a trip to France? While France travel planning can be done online, and there’s always great advice in my France Travel Planning Facebook group, I must admit I do like a hard copy guidebook, both to plan and to travel with. So I’ve gathered together the best guidebooks about France and …Guidebooks about France: best books on Paris & France Read More »
- How to travel from Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris
Looking for how to travel from Charles de Gaulle airport to Paris? You have many options. The best way to get from CDG to Paris will depend on the number of people in your group as well as your budget. Because I know it’s a popular Paris activity for many, I’m also including the best ways to get from Charles de Gaulle to Disneyland Paris. - Best Cooking Classes in Paris
If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to take the best cooking classes in Paris. Cooking classes Paris, France, come in a huge range of options that are suitable whatever your tastes or whoever you’re travelling with – from taking a specialist macaron making class, Paris, … - Your Paris itinerary: plan your three day trip to Paris
I hope you are enjoying my Paris itinerary series, whether you are planning a trip to Paris, or just like reading about Paris. Following from my one and two day Paris itineraries, I’m now considering what to do on a three day trip to Paris. Paris in three days definitely gives you far more options for what to do in Paris. If it is your first trip to Paris I think three days is a good length of time to spend – plenty of time to see all the “must sees” but not so much time as to be overwhelming if it is your first stay. - Your Paris itinerary: plan your one day trip to Paris
If you love Paris (and I know you do), this is the series of posts you’ve been waiting for. The best Paris itineraries regardless of how long you are staying in Paris. Unlike most Paris itineraries, my Paris itinerary planner includes alternatives to consider, and how to plan a trip to Paris with children or …Your Paris itinerary: plan your one day trip to Paris Read More »
- What is the best Paris attractions pass? Paris Museum Pass and Paris Pass review
In my France Travel Planning Facebook group there are always questions about whether to buy the Paris Pass or the Paris Museum Pass. Or whether buying any Paris attractions ticket was worth it. While there are many Paris city passes available, such as the Paris Passlib and the Paris Visite Pass, I’m sticking with a comparison of the Paris Pass vs Paris Museum Pass. Which is the best Paris attractions pass, and should you buy a Paris tourist pass at all?
