Six Guided Tour Options for Your Paris Trips

travel to parisWhy would I pay for a guided walking tour? There are two good responses to that question:

The first would be that I only have a short time in the city and I want to maximize what I see. Tours can be particularly useful for giving you a nice over view of popular attractions. Which would lead to my second reason for taking a tour – now that I have a good over view of the city I can choose where I want to spend my in-depth time. My last reason for taking a tour would be that I am traveling alone. The group interaction is an added plus for the single traveler. Some of these tour groups even provide tours especially for single women.

These tour groups are not listed in any particular order as far as quality or cost. They are here to provide you with options in planning your trip to France. All tours are in English.

Discover Walks - Their motto is “see Paris with a Parisian. Their tours include:

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Bringing Back Gifts from Paris

travel to parisHoney, we are going to Paris!

Ah, the joys of preparing for the occasion…

The pleasure of diving into your favorite travel guides (I suggest visiting website Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com) to plan out your everyday itinerary… The sheer excitement of stuffing a large suitcase with the entire appropriate garb…

But hold on! Have you thought of leaving enough room in your luggage to bring a few gifts back home?

Bringing back cool gifts. A major important task on your To-Do-When-I’m-There list. Yes, yes, yes. But where will you find nicely original (and attractively inexpensive) stuff?

Well, search no more, I did it for you.

First Gift Opportunity: a Designer Depot

In a previous article I wrote about “designer depots”: small boutiques where it is possible to find vintage or last-season designer garb at very low prices. I like these shops; they are treasures troves where finding a deeply-discounted Chanel suit or Yves Saint Laurent dress is always within the realm of possibilities. Read the rest of this entry »

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Details About Louvre Museum in Paris Guided Tours

travel to parisOne of the most visited world museums is seated in Paris, France. The Louvre Museum houses the most exquisite art pieces across time lines and geographic locations.

If you’re not an art enthusiast but nevertheless interested in art and want to get an insight of the art displayed at the Louvre Museum, then it’s highly advisable that you take one of the guided tours offered at the museum.

Guided tours of the Louvre Museum are offered in English daily. The tour last 90 minutes and shows you some of the most renowned pieces of artwork displayed at the Louvre. Guided tours in English are available between 3 to 5 times a day depending on seasonal demand.

Guided tours of the Louvre begin underneath the famous glass pyramid (designed by American architect Im Pei) located in the center of the museum. Even though there is a fee incurred for taking part in the guided tour children under the age of 13 go free, while those under the age of 18 receive a discount.

Tours are available on a first come first served basis and can only host 30 people. It is then recommended to arrive earlier at the glass pyramid to get a reservation for the daily guided tour. Read the rest of this entry »

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