There’s nothing wrong with being a tourist. But, after a full itinerary of rushing between museums and attractions, sometimes you just need to slow down a little bit. Here are some great ideas for slower activities that still give you a great feel for the city and culture of Paris.
It’s been an incredible year for Finding Fantastic Beasts! Jan 1, 2020 is our one year anniversary and I’m super thankful for all the support and encouragement I’ve had through out this first year. I still have lots to learn about blogging and social media, but I’m getting a bit better at this every week. …
Cold, snowy weather makes me want to be in Paris with a cup of rich, velvety hot chocolate!
Cemeteries can be spooky, but they can also be beautiful…and the Paris cemeteries are no exception. Take a walk through one of these incredible green spaces for a great break from your hectic touring schedule. You might even meet a few famous (departed) people along the way!
One of my favorite ways to discover a city is on foot! This self-guided walking tour of Paris will take you from the Luxembourg Gardens along the Seine to the Eiffel tower.
The idea of using the metro in Paris can be a bit daunting for tourists, especially ones that come from an area where public transportation is scarce or who aren’t confident in their French language skills. But don’t be intimidated! Using the metro is super easy and inexpensive. Here are some basics to get you started.
Did you know that the Phantom of the Opera was based off a real accident at an opera house in Paris? In 1896, a counterweight for the grand chandelier in the Palais Garnier broke free and fell, killing a worker in the process. That incident and the theater itself served as inspiration for Gaston Leroux’s Phantom of the Opera (and the subsequent Broadway adaptation by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
When you start planning your Paris itinerary, one of the first things you’re going to encounter are ads for multi-attraction passes. What are these passes and could they be right for you?
The catacombs are a super popular tourist activity in Paris, which means that you could face long wait times if you don’t plan ahead. Here are some great ways to limit your time in line!
With some of the best collections in the world, a museum day in Paris can be magical. But large crowds and huge, maze-like buildings can make for a frustrating time as well. Here are some tips for surviving (and actually enjoying) a museum day in Paris.