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Day Tour From Paris Booking FAQ’s
Answers to common Link Paris booking FAQ’s If you have a question not addressed here please email or call us at 1-424-386-5222. I just booked online. Is the invoice I received my tour confirmation and voucher? No. Prior to your tour date, you will receive an email with full instructions on meeting your tour guide. Tour vouchers and rail tickets (if included with your tour) will be sent as PDF files via email. They will need to be printed out as it is your actual tour and train tickets. I want to do a tour tomorrow. Can that be done? We need two days advance notice for most standard bookings,…
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Traveling to Europe with Kids and Teens
by Laura Glendinning In my childhood we did vacations but they generally involved visiting relatives or showing relatives around when they visited us. That meant three destinations. Somewhere in Texas (we lived in Houston). Somewhere in Michigan (where my grandparents lived), or Wisconsin (where my cousins lived.) We saw the Alamo a lot, visited the Kellogg’s cereal factory in Battle Creek and ate cheese near the shores of Lake Michigan. And there was one family trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras thanks to the neighbor girl and I being fast friends. Her family was from Baton Rouge. Her big brother could spit ten feet! He said “thow” instead of…
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Discover Brittany
Travel in the Footsteps of Brittany’s Artists The French Ministry of Culture has designated eight cities in Brittany as national “cities of art and history” for their contributions to the culture and beauty of France. They are: Quimper, Auray, Vannes, Rennes, Fougères, Vitré, Dinan, and Saint-Malo. For more than two centuries, Brittany has inspired artists from all over the globe, and today it remains one of the most popular French regions for artists. Artists founded colonies at Concarneau, Pont-Aven, and Douarnenez. In the 1860s, the American artists Henry Bacon, Robert Wylie, and others traveled from Philadelphia through Paris to Brittany in search of fresh inspiration and established themselves in Pont-Aven.…
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The Brittany Coast By Car
Join us on our journey along the Brittany coast If you are determined to see the second most visited site in France, the monastery at Mont St. Michel, you might as well include the Brittany coast, too. That was our logic as we set off via rental car from Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris, me fresh off a coach flight from Los Angeles, husband John with a head start on his jet lag having arrived about 36 hours before. We were in a jaunty 5 speed diesel Renault rental, shockingly roomy inside, and with that awesome heating capability you absolutely need in Northern Europe, even in March. Maybe especially in…
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Printable Paris Metro Map
Your Guide to Navigating the City of Lights Exploring the City of Lights is a breeze with our printable Paris Metro map at your disposal. As the backbone of the city’s public transportation network, the Paris Metro offers an efficient and cost-effective means to discover the numerous attractions, neighborhoods, and landmarks throughout Paris. The Paris Metro remains the go-to choice for navigating the city, known for its dependability, safety, and generally clean environment. Our all-inclusive guide will equip you with valuable tips for a hassle-free experience, along with a printable map to carry with you during your Parisian escapades. Using the Printable Paris Metro Map Our printable Paris Metro map…
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Essential Paris Travel Information
Practical Paris Travel Information for American Tourists Paris AirportsThere are two main airports in Paris Charles DeGaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). Most likely if you are flying from North America you will be flying into Charles DeGaulle airport. Arrondissements. What are they?The postal codes in Paris are broken down by districts known as arrondissements. The last two digits of a buildings postal code refers to the district of Paris it is in. For instance: your hotel is located in postal code 75010. That means you are in the 10th arrondissement. Arrondissements in Paris form a swirling pattern starting at the Ile de la Cite, the small island in the middle…
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Paris Shopping
A Paris shopping excursion is a fundamental part of a Parisian vacation Paris, like most European cities, is built around a river. The Seine, to be precise. Fashion style is organized around the river, believe it or not. In Paris, the Left Bank (Gauche) is the funky, perpetually gentrifying part of the city. The Eiffel Tower is on the Left. Notice how gauche has come to mean tacky and maybe loud? It just means left in French. The Right Bank (droit) is posh. It’s where the Louvre, the Presidential Palace and Champs Elysees are located. The shopping in Paris reflects that cultural divide. Fast fashion will be on the…
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Visiting Paris in February
Starring Dante the Dog, JuJu, and a Real Live Mummy One of the consequences of living in Los Angeles is that you develop a true fear of temperatures below 60 degrees. Not kidding. We are really bad at sub 70 degree temperatures. Try tearing your drawers apart finding matching socks when you spend your life in flip flops. Never mind remembering gloves, scarves and turtlenecks. It was worth it though because visiting Paris in the winter is a look at the real Paris. There are far fewer tourists. It’s a northern European city, after all, a city with an underground transport system, out of the weather, well-heated museums, and hundreds…
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Our Awesome Top 10 Paris Tips
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…
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Ten Offbeat and Interesting Things to do in Paris
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.