
Everyone knows about the view from the Tour Eiffel, Arc de Triomphe, Galeries Lafayette roof, Tour Montparnasse, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, but not many tourists realize one of the best, especially on a clear day, is from the top tier of the Pantheon. Tours leave from the ground floor at appointed hours from April to…
This turn-of-the-century property just beyond the Quai du 4 Septembre, Boulogne-Billancourt, is a wonderland of English, French and Japanese garden styles, terraces, a prarieland, rocky terrain, a rose garden and conifer wood. It was begun in 1893 by French millionaire/banker/philanthropist/idealist/internationalist Albert Kahn. In 1909, believing he could promote cross-cultural peace and understanding, he sent photographers…
If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less but to dream more, to dream all the time. — Marcel Proust
Try the popular city-sponsored bike rental system Velib. To subscribe by the day or week use the automatic computer terminal located at the bike station or even faster, go online. Search in advance for a station near you by entering your address at the Velib internet site. A credit or debit card with PIN is…
No Worries Paris is eighth in the lineup of Trailblazer Travel Book adventure guides. Other titles include No Worries Hawaii, Kauai Trailblazer, Maui Trailblazer, Oahu Trailblazer, Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer, Alpine Sierra Trailblazer , Golden Gate Trailblazer and Range of Light Trailblazer.Trailblazer Travel B.