How to celebrate the New Year in Paris

Gradually cities are covered with snow, some just a little, and some even more. And a vague feeling grows in your soul... you definitely need to go to Paris for Christmas. That's a great idea! Do you know what you need to do to make Christmas…

Christmas and New Year in Rome

Italy, Rome

Rome is a wonderful place to celebrate both Christmas and the New Year. Both holidays have significant differences in this city: the first is Catholic and especially revered, while the second is secular and somewhat secondary. This circumstance…

Parking lots in Paris: how much they cost and how to find them

France, Île-de-France, Paris

The biggest transport problem in Paris is not traffic jams, it's parking lots. It is very difficult to find a place where you can safely and cheaply park your car. Sometimes it’s impossible. We will tell you about the intricacies of parking…

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Orsay Museum: the 10 most important paintings and tips to get through with ease

France, Paris

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…

A Day Trip to Strasbourg from Paris

France, Grand Est, Paris, Strasbourg

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

France, Paris

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

France, Île-de-France, Paris

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5 Places to Avoid Staying as a Tourist in Paris

France, Île-de-France, Paris

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…