Places in Paris
The monuments, museums and neighbourhoods, one at a time.
Beautiful Paris in Time Lapse Videos
We all know Paris is a beautiful city - but that doesn't mean we can all capture it on film or in video in the best possible way.
Exploring (Illegally) Underground Paris [Video]
The words "underground Paris" might conjure up images for some people of the city's fine Metro system, although it's England's capital - not France's - that calls its subway the "Underground." For…
Tips on Taking Interesting Pictures of the Eiffel Tower
I remember hearing once that there was a poll many years ago which asked people to name any place in the world they'd choose as a meeting point with someone they might not know, and the Eiffel Tower…
The Eiffel Tower as Time Machine: 1889 World's Fair
Naming Paris' most famous monument requires almost no thought, even by people who have never visited France.
Hotels Near the Arc de Triomphe
Not only is the Eiffel Tower the most recognizable monument in Paris, it's one of the most recognizable monuments on earth.
How to Use the Montmartre Funicular in Paris
I'm not sure what it is, but anytime I get to a city and find out that one of the modes of transportation available to me is a funicular, I get excited. Maybe it's the word "fun" right in the name.
Cemeteries in Paris
It’s happened to the best of us: We find cheap tickets to Paris , jet off on vacation with dreams of discovering the hidden delights of the City of Light - and come back with a hundred photos of the…
Hotels in Paris Near the Champs-Elysees
Sometimes when you're looking for a hotel in a big city, the thing you want to do is find a hotel near a landmark you're familiar with.
Clos Montmartre: Paris' Only Working Vineyard
If you happened to read through our guide to the Montmartre neighborhood you might have noticed a little note that could have caused you to wonder - but about which we provided no additional…
Musée Picasso
While the Louvre is certainly an overwhelmingly impressive museum full of some of the most treasured and famous works of art in the world, I never quite understood why so many visitors to Paris feel…
Paris Photos: A Tour of the City with Emilie Johnson Joly
My relationship with Paris has been boisterous. On the one hand, the exquisite beauty of the city permeates every encounter of my life here.
Exploring the Montmartre Neighborhood in Paris
When I first visited Paris, the neighborhood that made me fall instantly in love with the city was Montmartre .
Lessons from Montparnasse Cemetery Residents
"The point is that there is no point (to life)." So says one of the tomb inscriptions at the Montparnasse Cemetery where I'm taking a stroll on this unseasonably warm February day in Paris .
5 Unusual Museums in Paris
Paris is home to some of the most famous museums in the world such as the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, but it also shelters several less well-known and often unusual establishments.
Musée Rodin
One of the most relaxing spots in Paris, I used to frequently visit the Musée Rodin on sunny afternoons or early evenings when I lived in Paris.
Tuileries Garden
The Tuileries Garden (or Jardin des Tuileries en francais ), located on Paris's Right Bank is bordered by the Louvre on one side, the Orangerie and Jeu de Paume on the other (of French Revolution…
Why You Should Go to the Louvre in Paris
Don't take my word for it. The Smithsonian will tell you. It lists the Louvre Museum as one of the top 28 places in the world you need to go before you die (Smithsonian Magazine, January 2008).
3 Days in Paris: What you can skip and what you can't miss
After living in Paris and having visited the City of Lights countless times, I still feel like I’ve only discovered a small fraction of what this fabulous city has to offer.
Paris Hostels in the Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter in Paris may be famously student-centric and the former haunt of starving artists and writers, but the modern-day Latin Quarter is decidedly more high-rent that that.
Paris Hostels Near the Eiffel Tower
Easily the most recognizable landmark in Paris - and, for that matter, one of the most recognizable landmarks anywhere on earth - is the Eiffel Tower .
Paris Hostels Near Notre Dame
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is one of Paris' most famous attractions, and it just so happens to sit squarely on the island where the city was originally born.
Budget Hotels in The Latin Quarter
Although the student-centric Latin Quarter in Paris may not be as full of bargain basement lodging deals as it used to be, it's still an excellent place to base yourself for a Paris vacation.
Paris Hostels in The Marais
Budget travelers in Paris who don't want to stay in a Montmartre hostel and don't have the budget for a high-end hotel aren't exactly swimming in accommodation options.
Budget Paris Hotels in The Marais Near the Place des Vosges
As I was writing the overview of The Marais neighborhood recently, I was flooded with memories of my first trip to Paris when my cousins whisked me around the city in their tiny car (yes, I feared…
The Marais Neighborhood in Paris
Many of the neighborhoods in Paris have a distinct feel, often one they've maintained for centuries.
The Latin Quarter in Paris
There are certain districts in just about every popular city on earth that you hear mentioned over and over again, especially in certain circles.
Luxembourg Garden & Palace
Most great cities have a few green spaces which act as not only the city's lungs but also serve as fabulous places to relax and revive - for locals and visitors alike.
Budget Hotels in Paris Near the Louvre
Anyone who's done any pre-trip research on a visit to the Louvre Museum during their Paris vacation knows that the museum is enormous.
Paris Hostels in Montmartre
In just about every city there are certain parts of town where you'll find lots of hostels and budget hotels clustered together, as if for safety.
Pantheon in Paris: Home to Some of Paris' Famous Graves
Because the word "pantheon" is simply a Greek word meaning "a temple of all gods," you'll find buildings with the name "pantheon" in several different cities around the world.
Budget Hotels Near the Eiffel Tower
The 7th arrondissement in Paris is well-known for a few reasons - first and foremost, it's where you'll find the world-famous Eiffel Tower , along with Napoleon's Tomb at Les Invalides .
Win a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower!
100 lucky people can win a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower - and it's so easy - all you you have to do is fill out a survey at the official Eiffel Tower website.
Christmas Mass Schedule 2008 at Notre Dame Cathedral
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 16h30 : Christmas Holy Mass presided over by Père Thierry FAURE, Chapelain - 18h00 : Family Mass / Holy Mass presided over by Monseigneur Patrick JACQUIN,…
Sacre Coeur Basilica in Montmartre
The first time I visited Paris on a school trip from my study abroad home base in England, I was taken by so much about the city - everywhere I turned it seemed like there was something beautiful.
Avenue des Champs-Elysees: Paris' Main Street
Even though almost no one outside Paris or France knows how to say or spell it properly, the Avenue des Champs-Elysees is the most famous street in all of Paris.
Exploring the Centre Pompidou
If it's modern art in Paris that you're looking for, you need look no further than the Georges Pompidou Center, known most commonly as the Centre Pompidou .
The Marais District: Timeless
When I want to totally disconnect from time and place, I go to the Marais district . Located on Paris's Right Bank, it straddles two arrondissements the third and the fourth.
Musee d'Orsay: From a Train Station to a Fantastic Museum
Paris is a city of museums, and while the Louvre remains perhaps the most famous museum in Paris , I would argue that the Musee d'Orsay can't be far behind.
Luxembourg Garden in Autumn
If you haven't visited the Luxembourg Gardens in autumn, there's no better season for photography - the light is exquisite and the flowers reflect the slanted rays of autumn light.
The Islands of Paris
While anyone visiting Paris would notice immediately what an important role the Seine river plays in the city's geography, it's actually quite possible to wander through the historic section of Paris…
Ile Saint-Louis: Perfect for a Paris Stroll
While countless tourists flock to the Île de la Cité every day of every year, the smaller Île Saint-Louis right next door often gets overlooked or forgotten.
Sainte-Chapelle: A Glorious Gothic Masterpiece
The magnificent Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame is so splendid that you really could be forgiven for overlooking - really, for not even knowing about - the other impressive Gothic church on the Île de…
Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris: Where the In Crowd is Buried
I'll be the first to admit that on my first visit to Paris, after the big-ticket items like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum one of the things I most wanted to see was Père Lachaise cemetery -…
Exploring the Ile de la Cite
The Île de la Cité is not only where one of Paris' most famous tourist attractions lies, it's also the historical center of the city. It is, in fact, where the city began.
6 Days in France: Seeing the Eiffel Tower at its Best
There’s no better time to visit the Eiffel Tower than when you’re still numb with jet-lag .
Day 6: Versailles Palace, Monet's Garden and Montmartre
The Six Day Adventure in France Continues: Photos by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 Normally, I wouldn't suggest trying to visit both Versailles and Monet's Garden in the same day, but few of us have the…
Rodin Museum (Day Three)
Morning: Rodin Museum Even though three of us out of our group of five have visited the Rodin museum in the past, we’ve agreed unanimously to return for a second (or third, or fifth) look.
6 Days in France
One of the pleasures of living in Paris is the opportunity to share the city with friends.
The Tackiest Eiffel Tower Souvenirs
I should say at the top of this post that I do, in fact, own an Eiffel Tower souvenir. I bought it during my first trip to Paris, and it's one of those little replicas of the tower.
Great Hostels in Medieval Paris
If your gut instinct tells you that hostels are bound to be in Paris’s seediest neighborhoods, far from tourist attractions, I’m happy to report that some of Paris’s most pleasant youth hostels are…
Paris Information, Please! Tourist Information Offices in Paris
During the past few years, finding the Paris Office of Tourism wasn't as easy as one might expect.
The Woman Who Stole Louis XIV's Virginity
Photos by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 How did an untitled woman, married to a merchant, end up in the 16 year old king's bed?
New Friends for the Eiffel Tower
It must get lonely at the top – even for the Eiffel Tower with its millions of visitors. How must it feel to be a beautiful tower and have so few other tower friends?
Green Paris: Gardens for every season
When you consider that 500,000 trees grace Paris’s avenues, gardens, and the Boulogne and Vincennes woodlands, it’s easy to understand why visitors and Parisians alike flock to the gardens with the…
Paris Parks: Parc Montsouris
A spring day in Parc Montsouris is the closest thing to heaven. Really. Montsouris is my favorite park in Paris. It's not as big the Luxembourg Gardens.
Welcome to Paris: Are you lost?
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 The sun is shining brightly here on the third day of May - and everywhere I look- visitors are studying their maps. If you are lost, don't feel bad.
Paris's Most Beautiful Museums
Les Invalides Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 The List Earlier this year, the French magazine GEO came out with an entire issue devoted to Paris’s top fifty museums (forty located within the city…
Hostels and Budget Hotels in Montmartre
Lamia at The Hotel New Montmartre (2 stars) (This hotel has recently been renovated) An important part of making your stay here pleasant is finding Paris hostels or hotels where the reception staff…
Beautiful Parisians and their Neighborhoods
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 Everyone deserves to get fooled now and then. Usually when I'm going to take a photo for this series 'Beautiful Parisians and their Neighborhoods, I remember to ask…
One Day in Paris: Three Ways to Love It!
Photo by Chris Card Fuller 2008 Ask a Parisian or a long-time resident how he or she would spend one day in Paris, especially if it might be the first trip to Paris and the only trip to Paris.
Beautiful Parisians and their Neighborhoods
Continuing in my efforts to find the good-looking Parisians and their neighborhoods, I can tell you this. Certainly each neighborhood has its fair share of attractive people.
La Plus Belle Fille du 5eme - Prettiest Girl in the 5th
Photo by Chris Card Fuller © 2008 Paris Blog's Parisgirl continues her search for the most beautiful Parisians in response to Amsterdamlogue's challenge.
Paris Markets
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 Okay, I'll be honest. Paris markets intimidate me. Just down the street we have the Edgar Quinet Market every Wednesday and Saturday Metro: Edgar Quinet.
Gorgeous Guys (and Beautiful Women) in Paris and the Best Neighborhoods to See Them
My friend at Amsterdam Logue laments the fact today that Amsterdam hasn't made the list of Top 12 Places to see beautiful people .
Notre Dame By Night
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 It's true that you can only appreciate the beauty of Notre Dame 's stained glass windows during the day - which is part of the reason - just about any day of the year…
Seine River Safety Tips
Rule Number 1. Don't fall in. Parisians will be voting for their mayor tomorrow (March 16th, 2008) and I hope one of the first things on the agenda for the City of Paris will be the installation of…
Paris Train Stations
The 'less than inspired' interior of Gare du Nord Paris Blog readers know that I have nothing but high praise for the SNCF train system.
Rue Daguerre Chic
Even though the 14th Arrondissement didn’t make the cut for Adrienne Ribes Tiphaine’s Paris Chic &Trendy listing of designer studios, hip boutiques and vintage shops, I was certain that my home turf…
CDG Airport - Europe's Second Worst Airport?
In a recent IHT article "Congestion and Other Terminal Illnesses - Europe's Worst Airports" (Jan 13), sky warriors including writer Elisabeth Rosenthal awarded 2nd place for Europe's worst airport to…
Museum Envy: Musee du Luxembourg, Stand Proud!
Green with envy? Last week for Arcimboldo - closes January 13th, 2008- Hurry! Don't Miss it!
Delving into Musee d'Orsay with Alexandra Bonfante-Warren's book
After the Louvre Museum, the Musee d'Orsay , is perhaps one of Paris's most popular museums with visitors.
Best Moments of 2007
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 Even with the November transportation strike, it was still a great year to be in France for many reasons.
Visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris
Even people who aren't interested in art or museums tend to have the famous Louvre Museum in Paris on their to-do list when they visit this city.
Ringing in the New Year, Cruising the Seine River
If you were going to choose one place to be in Paris on New Years Eve, might it be aboard a boat on the Seine ?
Eiffel Tower Steps: Going, going, gone!
Ever thought about owning a piece of the Eiffel Tower? Last November somebody's wish came true at the Paris auction house, Drouot when one of 24 sections of stairs originally connecting the 3rd and…
Winter Wonderland: Stade de France
In October, Rugby fans of the world were zeroing in on St. Denis's Stade de France as the finals of the Rugby World Cup approached.
The Illusion of Safe Neighborhoods
How safe is Paris? Compared to many world capitals, Paris is generally a very safe city.
Left Bank Walking Tour: Montparnasse to St. Germain-des-Pres
Saturdays in November can be the ideal time to walk around Left Bank neighborhoods, St. Germain-des-Pres, in particular.
Un Jour de Grève: Courbet at the Grand Palais
"Un jour de greve, un jour de reve pour aller au musee. " "A day on strike, a dream of a day to go to the museum." So writes a visitor in the guestbook at the end of a visit to the Courbet exhibition…
Christmas Shopping on the Champs Elysees
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 It may be only the 15th of November, but Champs Elysees is already getting spruced up for the Christmas Holidays.
Deciphering the 16th Arrondissement
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 I have to be honest. The 16eme arrondissement has always intimidated me.
Looking for Mr. WifiBar continued
Claude Nicolas LEDOUX park Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 Libraries are fine places for wifi connections if you plan on sitting quietly in a corner - and your battery is fully charged - and the…
Eiffel Tower Turns off its lights
When the light disappears, spirits fly ... detail from the Holy Ghost Church, Ave Daumesnil Photo by Chris Card Fuller For five minutes last night, just before 8 pm, the Eiffel Tower as well as other…
Paris Churches
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 Eglise de St. Etienne du mont Paris 5eme Although it's called St. Steven's church, St. Etienne du Mont is really dedicate to St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.
Learning the Haka
Marie Linton reports for "Le Parisien" how the traditional 'Haka' provides an opportunity for kids on two sides of the Channel (UK & France) to practice their language skills and also learn the dance…
Sacre Coeur - the Antidote to Frivolity?
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 For years we've been visiting the Sacre Coeur perched on top of the Buttes de Montmartre.
Paris Night Spots: Le Crazy Horse
As Research Girl commented, some prefer the Crazy Horse when it comes to Paris's cabarets. After a complete renovation, the Crazy Horse has just reopened its doors.
Tourism for the Handicapped in Paris
Yesterday I mentioned that the City of Light still has a way to go in providing access to the physically impaired.
Saving the Cite Fleurie
Armand Lacroix in his studio. Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©1977 Although La Ruche artists' ateliers in the 15th arondissement and Le Bateau Lavoir in Montmartre may be well documented as haunts of…
Mister Freedom in Paris and LA
Sometimes you need to go beyond Paris to learn about Paris history - especially when it comes to expats in Paris like William Klein.
Garnier Opera House: Night at the Ballet
Although many of the opera performances have been moved to the new Bastille opera house, the 19th century Garnier Opera House is still the lieu for ballet performances.
Moulin Rouge Today and Yesterday
Is it any surprise that the Moulin Rouge opened the same year as the Eiffel Tower was constructed?
Great Cities' Fallen Stars: Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana
Paris has Diana and Los Angeles will always have Marilyn. Part of Princess Diana will always belong to Paris because this is the city where she spent her last moments on Earth.
Tonga Triumph in Montpelier
Normally, I'd be cheering for the US team, but when it comes to the Rugby World Cup , I have to admit that knowing Tonga is in France, and knowing the enthusiasm with which Tongans support their…
Paris Artists Studios: La Ruche
La Ruche Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 Paris's secret delight are its artists studio complexes.
September 11, 1939
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 In 1939, it was Notre Dame de Paris rather than the World Trade Center in New York that faced the threat of annihilation, but unlike the surprise attack on the WTC,…
Elephant Discrimination in Paris
What do Parisians have against such a noble creature as the elephant? It has come to my attention that the elephant has been snubbed, not once, but TWICE when it comes to being considered for status…
Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe
After the Eiffel Tour , Notre Dame de Paris and Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe may be the most well recognized monuments in Paris.
Paris Monuments: Paris Obelisk, Place de la Concorde
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2000 Paris tour guides might ask you this trick question. What is the oldest monument in Paris?
Bastille-Paris Monuments: Naked men vs elephants
Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2007 Spend a little time in Paris and you'll soon discover that some of the most famous monuments in this city no longer exist.