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[A classic view of the Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III.]
Nomadic Notes Blog Posts
A day in Paris is better than no day in Paris – My report on a day in Paris.
Aussie-style cafes in Paris – Australian coffee shops have become a thing in Paris, so of course I had to pay a visit.
Eiffel Tower Tickets
Book Eiffel Tower tickets and enjoy skip-the-line access, guided tours, summit access, and combo tours.
Accommodation
Paris hotels – Search for discount hotels in Paris with lowest rates guaranteed.
Apartment Review: Paris apartment rental by Only-apartments
Books About Paris
Guide Books
Lonely Planet Paris (City Guide)
Travel Guides
Paris Tourist Office – The official website of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau.
BonjourParis.com – BonjourParis.com website and free weekly eNewsletter for travel, hotels, food and wine, reviews and more for Paris and France.
Colleen’s Paris – Paris travel and personal tips for Parisians at heart.
Girls’ Guide to Paris – A one-stop shopping website for everything that is Paris, from hotels to shopping to spas to pastry shops written by Paris insiders and residents.
I Prefer Paris – An ex-New Yorker’s insider’s guide to Paris.
My Paris Trips – Ex-Parisian utilizes frequent return trips to guide Paris visitors from a traveler’s point of view, but with local experience.
Paris Escapes – travel tips including unique sights, restaurants, and shops that the guidebooks miss.
Paris Insiders Guide – A guide to
Paris travel guides. This site reads all the guide books and tells you what not to buy.
Paris Voice – Webzine for English-speaking Parisians.
Paris Must See – Restaurants, shops, museums and hotels.
A Paris Guide – Matt Barrett’s guide to Paris.
The Hip Paris Blog – Insider tips and insights on dining, shopping, culture, renting, and living in Paris.
Paris Attitude – Travel guide featuring culture, accommodation, and things to do.
Paris For Kids – By David Robert Hogg from My Little Nomads.
Paris Blogs
The Paris Blog – Life in Paris from an expat perspective.
Paris Breakfasts – Blog by Carol Gillott who paints Paris by watercolour.
God I Love Paris – From Amy Thomas, author of Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate).
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Articles About Paris
Admiring the trees of Paris
“From the dramatic weeping willows along the Seine to the London plane trees that line the Champs-Élysées, trees play a supporting role in the city’s inimitable elegance and grandeur.”
A three-day expedition to walk across Paris entirely underground – Journalist Will Hunt, who made the crossing with a group of urban explorers, recounts being menaced by rainwater and rats — and meeting fellow subterranean wanderers along the way.
Paris Syndrome: A first-class problem for a first-class vacation – “At least 20 people this summer – most of them Japanese – have suffered from the disorder after realizing Paris isn’t what they expected.”
Blog Posts
3 days in Paris: All the tricks you need to avoid madness – A guide to get the most out of a short visit, by ntripping.com.
DIY: The best places to visit in Paris – A handy list of the biggest highlights in Paris for first timers, by abrokenbackpack.com.
Getting the best out of Paris – By travelettes.net.
The 7 wonders of the 7th arrondissement of Paris – By aluxurytravelblog.com.
Shortcut City Guide to Paris – By savoredjourneys.com.
14 do’s and don’ts in Paris – By contentedtraveller.com.
Which Paris tourist attractions should you visit? – By losethemap.com.
Envelope yourself in Paris culture – By worldwideadventurers.com.
A cheat sheet for Paris first-timers – By theglobetrottingteacher.com.
The Arc de Triomphe up close in Paris – By nelmitravel.com.
How to make the most of 3 to 5 days in Paris – By breathewithus.com.
30 things to do in Paris – By thetrustedtraveller.com.
Is Paris the city of love? 10 romantic things to do in Paris – By journeywonders.com.
How to spend 3 days in Paris: Itinerary and travel tips – By thetradingtravelers.com.
Paris by night – a walking tour with a local guide – By contentedtraveller.com.
Four days in Paris and giving modern art another try at the Pompidou Center in Paris – By skabrat.com.
Food
Paris By Mouth – A guide to food and wine in Paris. Includes reviews of restaurants, bistros, wine bars, bakeries and shops selling cheese, wine, pastry, chocolate.
David Lebovitz – An American food writer living in Paris.
Tours
Find and book Paris tours and activities on Viator.com
Is a day trip from London to Paris worth it? – By Samantha Duffield at travellingking.com.
Photos
[Watching the sunset behind the Eiffel Tower from the Pont Alexandre III.]
Paris Photo Gallery – Photo gallery of my visits to Paris.
