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Paris Travel Blog

02Aug

How to Eat Your Way through Paris in a Day

…take a wander over to the Musée de la Vie Romantique to explore this 19th century private mansion and its exhibits on romantic era stars from George Sand to Ernest Renan. Once you’ve visited the permanent and temporary exhibits, take a seat in the garden for a cup of tea and a slice of dense passionfruit-coconut or citrus-rose cake from Rose Bakery…

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02Jul

36 Hours in Paris

There is a reason Paris remains among the most visited cities in the world. Its scenic, walkable neighborhoods have been shaped by centuries of cultural and political history, and any short visit will involve tough decisions. Monuments like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower need no introduction. Instead, this guide presents a different side of the French capital: under-the-radar spots in the popular Montmartre hilltop neighborhood, smaller museums without crowds and a taste of Paris’s diverse performance scene.

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05Jun

From Croissants to Crumpets: A Journey from Paris to London

By Leslie Kavanaugh About Leslie:  Leslie is a Senior Travel Designer and VP of Sales at AmericanConcierge.com. Although most days she is seated at her desk in the suburbs of […]

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03May

10 things NOT to do as a tourist in Paris–Part 2

A friend of mine sent me an article on this subject back in March and I was immediately intrigued… Afterall, I own a tourist business in Paris, specializing in unique private tours, I spend a lot of time in Paris (about 3 months a year) and I’m loving every moment of this crazy lifestyle Ivan and I have created together. So, I decided to look at their suggestions and offer some of my own …

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06Apr

10 Things NOT to do as a Tourist in Paris – Part 1

A friend of mine sent me an article on this subject last month (shout out to Scotty!) and I was immediately intrigued… Afterall, I own a tourist business in Paris, specializing in unique private tours, I spend a lot of time in Paris (about 3 months a year) and I’m loving every moment of this crazy lifestyle Ivan and I have created together.  So, I decided to look at their suggestions and offer some of my own … in 2 parts, one this month and another next month.  Since most of our guests arrive in the summer months, you’ll be able to soak it all in and decide for yourselves what you want your Paris stay to look like before you arrive.

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28Feb

Tipping in France

If you’re planning a trip to Paris or to France – or if you’re already here and making plans for the day – you may be wondering how big a tip you’ll need to leave your waiter, taxi driver, or tour guide.
The answer is that you don’t have to tip in France, at least not in most places. And when you do tip, the way to do it may surprise you.
Here’s what you need to know about tipping in France.

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