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Paris France Travel Guide: Below is our guide for ideas for your next romantic or family trip to Paris. You will find some great tips for making the most of your trip to Paris with or without the kids!
One of the most visited cities in the world. You will find romance, history, excitement, entertainment, world class shopping and restaurants.
Warren had never been before, so I persuaded him to visit the City of Lights on a recent trip to Europe.
He enjoyed it so much more than he though he would! There is no doubt that we will go back often.
Tips on Visiting Paris:
- If you go in high season book a tour to see the main attractions as you can usually by pass the line.
- Use the Metro to get around, every attraction or area has a Metro Station close to it
- Book tickets to the Eiffel Tower before you get there, otherwise the online tickets may sell out while you are in Paris
- Try to avoid visiting in high season, it is really busy (we were there in July and it was crazy)
- Take a evening stroll along the Seine River
- Do not rent a car for getting around the city. You won't be able to park it and to be honest the drivers are crazy - Stick to the Metro, taxis, tours or walking
- If you don't speak any French, learn a little. If you at least try the local people will be charmed and it will be easier to communicate with them
- Make sure you take a good guide book and map
- Take a great
Digital Camera
and extra batteries and a 32 GB Memory Card
Paris France Travel Guide with Kids
We don't always recommend European cities for family vacations, especially if you don't have a well thought out plan. Otherwise you may find the kids like these kids we saw in the Louvre.
Many family travel experts don't agree with me however, and feel that you can have a great family vacation to this iconic city. After checking them out, I think I agree!
Here are some Paris France travel guide ideas for visiting with your kids.
- Ride the Carousels, you can find them in the Jardin Des Tuileries, the Parc de Champ de Mars and in the Luxembourg Gardens.
- Take them on a Segway Tour - If they are old enough - check with the company
- Ride the Metro - what kid doesn't like the subway? Get skip the line passes to major attractions and metro passes from Paris Pass.
- Check out Paris Story - a multimedia show, showcasing the history of the city
- Eat Crepes and drink Hot Chocolate - Yum - French food is the best!
- Take older kids on a bike tour
- Do a Seine river boat tour
- Do a Hop on Hop off tour on a Double Decker bus
- For more ideas see Paris with Kids
- Take them to a Chocolate cooking class
Paris France Travel Guide
Arc De Triomphe
Don't forget to visit the Arc De Triomphe at the top of the Champs Elysees. If you have time make sure you climb it for the adventure and spectacular views.
Romantic Things to do in Paris
There are just too many options of things to do in this awesome city. We narrow down
some of our favorite things to do, like dine in a world class
restaurant, or take a segway tour through history.
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