Planning Tools & Information
- 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 2022
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 2022 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?