Ten Paris tips to get your Paris vacation started. Fodor’s recently released their “10 Things You Need to Know Before You Go to Paris” list. It is a good article. Here is our own top ten Paris tips list. 1. Dining in Paris – Paris Tips Hot Pick: You do not need to tip when dining in a Parisian restaurant. Enjoy the freedom of not tipping! It is wonderful once you get used to it. I’ve been to Paris over 30 times. It took me at least fifteen trips before I felt fully comfortable not leaving a tip after a meal. There is no reason to wait! When I finally…

Paris, the City of Light, is brimming with world-famous landmarks and attractions. However, for those seeking to explore the lesser-known side of the city, there are countless offbeat and interesting experiences waiting to be discovered. Here are ten unique activities to enjoy during your visit to Paris, offering a fresh perspective on this captivating city. While the iconic landmarks of Paris are undoubtedly worth visiting, exploring these offbeat and interesting activities will provide a unique and memorable experience during your trip. Discover the hidden gems of the city and immerse yourself in the lesser-known charms of Paris.

Visit the Museum of Aeronautics at Bourget in Paris Since 1975 France’s Air and Space Museum has delighted the world with a host of attractions. The museum was originally situated in Meudon, founded right after WWI. It moved to the Bourget in 1975. Why Bourget? Well it just happens to be the place where Charles Lindburgh landed after his 33 hour flight from Long Island. The Main Gallery, where the oldest aircraft are displayed, offers a collection of over 180 machines giving a complete panorama of the aerospace era, from the original “heavier than air” glider Massiat-Biot (1879) to the Ariane rocket. Connected to the Main Hall is a remodeled…

LinkParis.com is an authorized Rail Europe agency, let us book all of your European rail for you, call us toll free in the US at 1-424-386-5222 or email.  Major Paris Train Stations Paris has six major train stations. If you are traveling outside of Paris or to another country by rail you will indeed pass through one of these six stations. Gare d’Austerlitz, Gare de l’Est, Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse, Gare du Nord, Gare Saint Lazare. Here is a list along with popular destinations each station serves: We offer day tours to many place in France from Paris, see our top five train trips from Paris. Other France Train Information If…

Take a Custom World War One Tour from Paris with Us Though the living memory of World War I has faded, touring the famous sites of the ‘War to End All Wars” is easily done in a day trip from Paris, mostly just little more than a two hour drive. Below are three sample tour itineraries, but we can organize your day any way you like. World War One Tour Option 1 – America in World War I – The Battle of Belleau Wood After the Russians surrendered to the Germans on the Eastern Front, the Axis powers were free to focus exclusively on capturing Paris. France was surely doomed.…

Traveling to France – Current Info France will be opening again sooner rather than later (especially with the approval of multiple vaccines in the EU) – that is the important takeaway. However, as of February 1st 2021, visitors from the United States have not been cleared for travel to France. No further information on any precautions or exact dates yet. Check out our Top Five Day Trips from Paris.

A list of exceptional Paris hotels Great location, great service, memorable food – all these Paris hotels have that, and more. The list is in no particular order; it made sense to us to let all nineteen hotels be viewed as equals. Hotel des Academies des Arts had the benefit of being the first hotel we chose for our list, so it occupies top slot for no other reason than that. You will rarely find a gym or a pool at Paris hotels that aren’t 5-star, but you will invariably find a cute breakfast room and a space for evening drinks at virtually all of them. Paris hotels are often…

Get to know the French rail system If you have never been to France before, understanding the French rail system seems a bit overwhelming.   At home, we are used to taking our car on long journeys, or using a nimble carrier like Southwest Airlines or Alaska to get to a regional city.   Although Easy Jet and others have made inroads, Europe is fully committed to rail, and then some.  Getting between most European cities by rail is easy, and often faster than air travel, because you don’t have to go way out of town to the airport, wait for security and otherwise be hassled, as with air travel. For example, Eurostar…

Visions of Paris There are hundreds of cafes in the city.  Sitting and watching the pulse of daily Parisian life from one of these chairs is one of the great pleasures of visiting France. The food is often great at these cafes. Avoid the larger chain brands like Hippopotamus if you can (even though they serve pretty good food too). Paris street signs are usually embedded on the corner of each building at an intersection.  Just look up! No street signs on the corner here. If you want to dig deeper, we found an article in France Today that explores the history of street signs in France. It is a…

We offer many ways of visiting the Champagne region for a day from Paris: GUIDED SMALL GROUP FULL DAY TRIPS With LinkParis.com, you can make a full day of touring focusing on either Epernay or Reims, with a city tour, cellar visit, vineyard visit, gourmet lunch (included) and full guide services throughout the day. Bring the local region to life with a full day tour from Paris.  You’ll be with a group of no more than 8 people. Self-Guided Half-Day Champagne Trips from Paris Prefer to make it a half-day? With the fast trains (about an hour from Paris via TGV), you can easily get from Paris to Epernay or Reims for a…