Travel Notes > France > Paris Travel Guide
[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.
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
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.
Discount Passes
Paris Pass – This is useful if you plan to do nothing but sightseeing. Buy a card for a once off price (depending on the duration) and get free entry to over 60 sights and tourist attractions in Paris. The pass also includes free travel on the Paris Metro system.
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.
