Category Archives for paris-breaks
Ile de la Cité Central Paris Breaks in the 4th
Paris Breaks in the 4th Arrondissement Ile de la Cité, Ile St-Louis and Beaubourg The fourth arrondissment of Paris has everything and more for central Paris breaks. This area is geographically and historically the whole reason why Paris exists where … Continue reading
Ten unmissable sights for Paris breaks
Choosing ten sights for Paris breaks 1. The Eiffel Tower – icon of Paris When most people think of Paris thy think of the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was originally built for the 1889 World Exposition. When the tower … Continue reading
Paris Breaks with Free Bicycle – Vélib
Vélib, Paris Originally uploaded by batigolix After arriving by Eurostar or other means, Paris breaks are usually spent wandering around the city on foot supplemented by rides on the metro or bus. Here’s a way to discover other parts of … Continue reading
Gare du Nord Map for Arrival on Paris Breaks
This simple map of Gare Du Nord may be useful on arrival by Eurostar or indeed the boat train for Paris breaks. As you can see, The metro (underground), RER (larger metro), bus and taxi exit points are clearly marked … Continue reading
Paris Breaks for the Nightlife
Motivations for taking Paris breaks are almost as varied as the number of visitors, with shopping breaks, sightseeing trips, romantic Paris and Parisian food an drink being high on the agenda but Paris is also a hot destination for the … Continue reading
Some good restaurants in Paris
These are some suggestions which were submitted for the Paris Breaks blog some time ago. Restaurants for Paris Breaks Macéo – 15 rue des Petits Champs, 1st arrondissement (metro Bourse or Quatre Septembre line 3, line 14 Pyramides), typical french … Continue reading
Notre Dame de Paris – a must for paris breaks
Notre Dame from the rear Originally uploaded by Andyrob Notre Dame de Paris is probably the most famous cathedral in the world so naturally a lot of tourists on Paris breaks no matter how short want to see it in … Continue reading
The Picasso museum in Paris
The Picasso museum – for art lovers Paris breaks When the Picasso museum in Paris first opened it was launched as a “museum for Picasso’s Picassos,” and that’s exactly what it is. The French state acquired the world’s greatest Picasso … Continue reading
Holiday Inn deals for Paris Breaks from July 1st
Paris, 4* Holiday Inn Paris La Villette, 2 nights from £139.00pp Available on selected dates from 1st July Located opposite the museums of music, science and La Grande Halle within direct reach of the main historical monuments, cultural and shopping … Continue reading
Le Buci near Rue St Andre Des Arts
Le Buci Originally uploaded by Andyroberts Le Buci is the name of the restaurant bar you can see in this picture which was taken from the hotel room in le Petit Trianon which is one of my favourite hotels for … Continue reading