Barrio Latino (46 rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, Paris) (Metro: Ledru-Rollin) — this is a trendy multi-level pan-Latin restaurant, which means items on the menu can range from guacamole and other Mexican items, to Argentine steak. Many patrons are attracted to the Latin drinks, from Mexican tequila to Cuban mojitos and fine rums. It also […]
Alcazar (62 rue Mazarine, St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris) (Metro: Odéon) – this site was once a print shop in the 18th century. Until 1990 it was famous orchestral cabaret of Jean-Marie Rivière. Since 1998, it has been a high-end restaurant managed by British restaurateur Terence Conran. Alcazar offers a range of fun fare, from seafood, to classic […]
Rental Cars – for a variety of reasons, most tourists are advised NOT to rent a car, mainly because parking is very difficult within Paris, garages are few are far between (and almost always full), and other modes of transportations within Paris (from the Metro to taxis) are a cheaper alternative. Nevertheless, for those with […]
Taxis – there are over 17,000 licensed taxis operating in Paris at all hours. They comprise of: the illuminated “Taxi Parisien” sign on the roof of the taxi a display meter showing the cost of the journey a display at the rear of the vehicle and visible from the exterior which enables the […]
RER (Suburban Express Railway) — The RER is a huge rail network covering most of the Ile-de-France region. It consists of 5 lines referred to by the letters A, B, C, D and E. Within Paris, the RER operates in more or less the same way as the metro, except that you need to put […]
BUS — The bus network with its 59 routes perfectly matches and complements that of the metro. The installation of special bus lanes along the main roads has improved journey times. For an idea of your journey time, allow around 5 minutes per stop, sometimes more if the traffic is busy. Buses operate from Monday to […]
Tour Montparnasse (7 Boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris) (Metro Montparnasse Bienvenüe) – built in 1973, this 210 meter office building is one of continental Europe’s tallest skyscrapers. It attracts tourists interested in venturing to the 56th floor observation deck and 59th floor outdoor roof terrace, which offer great panoramic views of the city. Within the building, […]
Sacré-Coeur (35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre, Montmartre, Paris) — located in the hilly Parisian district of Montmarte, the construction of this church was commission by the French government in 1873 (two years after the Franco-Prussian War), with it finally being consecrated in 1919. Visitors and locals note that the church stands out for […]
Palais-Royal (8 rue de Montpensier, Paris) (Metro Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre) – formerly known as the Palais-Cardinal (one-time residence of Cardinal Richelieu), this palace and nearby garden (the main residence of the House of Orléans) stand opposite the north wing of the Louvre. It now houses the French Ministry of Culture, the Constitutional Council of […]
Palace of Versailles (Place d’Armes, Versailles)(RER Versalles-Rive-Gauche) – this is a royal château located in a suburb 20 km. southwest of Paris. By the 17th century, Versailles became one of the largest palaces in the world. This was the seat of political power in France from 1682 to 1789 (when the French Revolution began). During […]