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Where to Stay in Paris: Area Guide for Visitors

TLDR Paris has 20 arrondissements and each one feels like a different city. Where you stay determines what your trip feels like – the price you pay, how long you spend on the metro, and whether your street is quiet at midnight or full of bars. This guide breaks it down by traveller type: couples,Continue reading "Where to Stay in Paris: Area Guide for Visitors"

Walking Tours in Paris: Self-Guided Routes

TLDR Five self-guided walking routes that cover the best of Paris on foot. Each one includes a start and end point, distance, estimated time, key stops, and the best time of day to go. One route starts right at the hotel near Gare de Lyon. No guide fees, no group schedules – just you andContinue reading "Walking Tours in Paris: Self-Guided Routes"

Top Attractions in Paris: What to See on Your First Visit

TLDR Paris has hundreds of landmarks, but five matter most on a first visit: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Sacre-Coeur, and Versailles. All five are reachable from the Gare de Lyon area in 15 to 60 minutes by metro or RER. Book tickets online in advance, go early, and you’ll skip the worst ofContinue reading "Top Attractions in Paris: What to See on Your First Visit"