Castle Chenonceau

An Independent Trip to the Castles of Loire: a two-day adventure

The castles of Loire are a special part of France. Along the river Loire, kings and aristocrats built about 300 castles. Many of them are still there. Loire is a bit to the south of Paris, and tourist agencies recommend going to the castles.…
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Orsay Museum: the 10 most important paintings and tips to get through with ease

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The Orsay Museum is beloved by Parisians and museum lovers worldwide. It has the best and largest collection of impressionist paintings, graphics and sculptures in the world. The collection has countless famous and less-known but important works…
Strasbourg

A Day Trip to Strasbourg from Paris

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Strasbourg is in France but has a German name. The city has always been on the border of two cultures, and it has been part of both Germany and France at different times. Now it's a symbol of a united Europe and is the parliamentary capital…
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First Time in Paris: planning your ideal trip

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Paris is a wonderful city, rich with tourist sites, museums, exhibitions and festivals. In this article, we've gathered the most important advice for your first trip to Paris. How to relax, not get lost, pick a good place to stay and in general,…
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Montmartre attractions worth climbing the Parisian hill for

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5 Places to Avoid Staying as a Tourist in Paris

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Not too long ago I saw an ad for "a romantic hotel" that was "not far from Montmartre." This hotel was actually two metro stations away from Montmartre, across from station Chapelle (line 2), in the center of one of the most dangerous parts…