And after all the tourist attractions?
Perhaps you’ve already climbed the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, walked the Avenue des Champs Élysées, watched a sunset while cruising on a ‘Bateau Mouche’ and marvelled at the architecture of Notre Dame.You’ve exhausted yourself at the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay and you’ve smelt the roses at the wonderful Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries. So now you’re looking to discover another side to Paris – some ideas below:
Paris Walks
You will often hear that there is no better way to experience Paris than by foot. Why not let an informed, English guide take you to some interesting parts of Paris. Choose from Fashion to Chocolate or tailor your own. The walks are endorsed by the Paris Tourist Office and while no reservation is required, it might be best to check and confirm the meeting point. Monthly walk programs can be downloaded from their site, if we have made your hotel booking, only too happy to reserve for you.
Adults 12 € Children under 15 - 8 €
www.paris-walks.com
12 passage Meunier Saint Dennis t: (33) 01 48 09 21 40
Radio France
Visit this site for information about free concerts held at Radio France or other venues across Paris. Expect an impressive musical line up Stravinsky, Ravel, Brahms and Schumann. While the site is in French, and may be a little difficult to navigate, it is well worth the effort if you wish to buy tickets for Haydn or Mozart at the Musee d’Orsay some, for as little as 8 euros. The schedule can be downloaded.
For information about concerts try, ‘Le Billetterie’ in the ‘Musique’ section for online purchases. If we have booked your accommodation, we would be happy to reserve tickets on your behalf or forward the latest information about concerts during your stay.
Metro: Passy, La Muette, Mirabeau
www.radiofrance.fr
116 Avenue Kennedy, 01 56 40 22 22
Les Bouquinistes - Booksellers
No trip is complete without wondering along the Seine and admiring the extensive collection of books, calendars, postcards and other collectable items from these booksellers.
There are over 200 stalls or 'little green boxes' keeping up a tradition since the 16th century. The postcards are particularly interesting and make wonderful gifts. Some also sell old vinyl records, mostly French artists. While it is difficult to find English books, still worth a stroll.
Open from 11.30am daily, closed during holidays and inclement weather.
Choose from Right or Left bank locations, right bank Pont Marie and Louvre, Left Quai de la Tournelle to Quai Voltaire.
Marché des enfants rouges
For a trip down memory lane this market is a 'must'. It began in the early 1600s and remains as popular as ever. You'll find fois gras, tempting charcuterie, fresh seafood and other delights delivered daily from many of France's small provincial towns.
Also a great spot for lunch try 'La Rôtisserie' for crisp-skinned rotisserie Bresse chicken, potatoes and a glass of vin rouge, or Le Traiteur Marocain for spiced lamb-and-prune tagine and fluffy couscous royale, both under 20 euros.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm and 4pm to 7.30pm (until 8 pm on Friday and Saturday); Sunday, 8.30am to 2pm. M: Filles-du-Calvaire
39 rue de Bretagne, 75003
Paris by 2CV
Ask yourself this...will I be back? So you have to make the most of it. Have fun while touring the famous sights of Paris in France's most respected vehicle, the 2CV.
All the chauffeurs speak English and know a little more info than some of the guide books. Choose from a 3hr Magic Tour (the essentials), my choice would be either the 'Picnic', where you'll be dropped off with your own basket of goodies in a beautiful garden or the 'Romantic evening', be taken to one of 'Fréres Blanc' restaurants and see Paris at night. See more Tours and prices at their website.
www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com
Beyond the tourist attractions – a personalised Parisian experience
Whether this is your 1st or 5th trip to France every moment is precious. Paris is such as exciting city, there is just so much to discover so why not make the most of your stay and discover Paris and France with the help and advice of a professional travel company.
With over 10 years of welcoming travellers and creating unique itineraries to suit every interest and budget you will be assured of a stress-free holiday.
Based in the heart of Paris, all itineraries created are personalised. Whether you would like a guided tour of the Louvre or Versailles; a day trip to Normandy, Burgundy, the beautiful Loire Valley, Mont Saint Michel or even Provence, your itinerary will be designed around your length of stay and interests. Whether you are alone or in a group, no request is too small. Perhaps just a show or two in Paris, museum passes, a few elegant dinner reservations or car disposal, a professional team is at your disposal to organize your stay.
One of the more interesting ways to see Paris is via a knowledgeable guided tour, choose from -- ‘Perfume Paths’ where you can create your own blend of fragrance; visit the best shopping areas or simply be escorted through the French art of cooking during a “cooking atelier”. At our fingertips are some of the best tours, guides and ateliers in Paris, all calculated at the best rates.
For history enthusiasts, your guide can take you for a walk down historical and often forgotten ‘rues’ and unknown museums in Paris. Do you have a particular interest, let us know? All the Licensed guides are all local residents, who speak fluent English and have years of experience. They can accompany you for a couple of hours or a few days ‘comme vous voulez’.
Every detail will be attended to, you just have to be ready at your hotel for your adventure. There is no better way to discover the new and exciting parts of Paris or the beauty of the countryside just hours from the city centre.
Upon receiving your ‘request for interest’ you will be contacted with a short questionnaire that will highlight the specifics you wish to receive a quotation for. Should you require hotel accommodation a quote can also be provided.
Let us show you ‘our’ Paris, one you never forget.
Perfect a Beef Bourguignon at a cooking course
Many of us are looking not only to discover how others live while we travel, but perhaps discover a new talent and appreciation of other cultures. What could be better than preparing a French meal and learning the language at the same time? There are numerous cooking workshop in Paris, if you would like to attend a half day from as little at 150 euros or a full week course, let us know and we can organise a quotation for you.
If you prefer your course in English we also can arrange.
See the Paris that Tourists Never See
Take an 'Eye Prefer Paris Tour' and experience Paris from the inside. Personally guided by Richard Nahem, creator of the popular blog www.eyepreferparis.com, these offbeat walking tours are custom-tailored to your personal interests and show you a Paris you’d never see on your own. Tour Great Paris Neighborhoods from the Inside the Marais, Montmartre, Bastille, The Latin Quarter, St. Germain de Pres, and Montparnasse. An Eye Prefer Paris Tour for Your Senses:-
See...exquisite small museums and out-of-the- way galleries
Taste...the most delicious desserts in Paris
Feel…like a real Parisian at the city’s best food market, hidden in a courtyard
Smell...and sip mint tea as you relax in the courtyard patio of a lavishly domed mosque (where you can take a real Turkish bath!)
Hear...a fountain trickling in a lush garden oasis
Shop...the only discount designer outlet in the Marais; and finally, Watch...an artisan hand make beautiful jewelry in front of you at his atelier
All tours include a stop at a classic Paris café
Price: 175 euros for a 3-hour tour for up to 4 people. Tours are available 7 days a week
Morning: 11am-2pm; Afternoon: 2:30pm - 5:30pm. All tours are on foot and in English
www.eyepreferparistours.com