The most famous sight in Paris is a surefire hit with kids – and with parents lucky to have an excuse to go up it.   Today it’s hard to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower (1). The iron structure has come to symbolize the city – not bad for something that was originally meant [...]

Take a trip into the guts of Paris – the awe-inspiring sewer labyrinth beneath the city – and then go global at Musée Quai Branly.   Entered at the southern end of Pont de l’Alma and a short descent underground, the Egouts de Paris (1, facing 93 quai d’Orsay) is no ordinary museum. Accompanied by [...]

See Rodin’s sculptures in the beautiful house and gardens where he lived.   This elegant district is full of fine 18th-century houses, and one of the grandest contains the Musée Rodin (1, 77 rue de Varenne). It was built for a rich wigmaker but had become an assortment of artists’ studios by the time sculptor [...]

Explore the Impressive complex, constructed by Louis XIV as a hospital for war veterans, with its  grandiose architecture, Napoleon’s Tomb, and the army museum.   Whether you arrive at the Invalides from north or the south, you soon get an idea of the grandeur loved by king Louis XIV. In the huge Cour d’Honneur (1) [...]

The Impressionist paintings here are a great way to introduce kids to art. The Musée d’Orsay, one of Paris’s most popular museums, is housed in a brilliantly converted 1900 train station.   When you enter Musée d’Orsay (1, rue de la Légion d’Honneur), it’s easy to spot traces of its station past – the town [...]

An adress we wanted to selfishly keep to ourselves… 10 minutes from Place de l’Etoile, le Jardin d’Ampère’s staff will welcome you with their friendly smiles. The restaurant caters to 40 diners in their elegant and refined dining area, including the beautifully decorated rotunda with fringed curtains for those intimate tête-à-tête. For the sunny days, [...]

Sleek, streamlined and black, Le Chiberta is a Guy Savoy restaurant located in the 8th arrondissement that doubles up as a great place for a quick power lunch meeting place or a girls’ night out or even a boys’night out on the town for that matter. Our favorite part of the restaurant is the bar, [...]

The simply elegant restaurant located on the quay overlooking the Notre Dame, is a feast for all your senses. From the beautiful artwork, the view offered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, to the impressive wine list and the sumptuous menu. Try the prawns roasted in sesame served with crispy vegetables, followed by the roasted langoustine, mushroom [...]

Give children a taste of Saint-Germain’s famous café lifestyle.   Enter the Cour du Commerce Saint-André (1) from boulevard Saint Germain. On the left side, Le Procope (2), opened in 1686, was the first place to serve coffee in Paris. Meander among small shops where kids can discover globes, pens, jewerly, and sealing wax; turn [...]

My son, daughter-in-law and myself spent 3 nights at this wonderful hotel. The room was large and had plenty of room for the 3 of us. I can’t say enough about how courteous and helpful the entire staff was. Each and every person always greeted us with a bright “Hello” or “Is there anything I [...]