Visiting some of the most romantic places in Paris would surely be something worthwhile to do. Paris is the only city which would surely be able to give the true essence of romance. Its splendour would surely make you rekindle the flame of love and relive the most romantic days of your life. If you are up for a view that is breathtaking and truly romantic, you should not miss the opportunity and allow the view that you would be able to see at Pont des Arts put you in awe.

Without a doubt, you this bridge would be able to showcase a view of the most renowned attractions in Paris like the Museum of Louvre, Ile de la Cite and the Notre Dame. Try taking the metro up to Saint-Germain-des-Prés and you could already start gazing even the entire day.

Seize the moment and cuddle with the person you love while sitting at one of the benches located at the very serene and romantic Trocadéro Gardens. You would be able to go there by metro and you would surely be glad to know that if you stay there you would definitely be able to see the magnificent Eiffel Tower. One of the most awaited moments is when it lights up for about ten minutes. You should no longer wonder why this particular area is known as the area where a lot of people make out.

Visit some place exciting and out of the ordinary yet still be at the perfect place for that special kiss by going to the very beautiful Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. This park will surely fill your day with adventure because of the numerous sights that you would be able to see and visit. You and your partner would certainly feel relaxed once you see the waterfalls, the park’s lush scenery plus take a visit to its grottos and breathtaking cliffs. Once you go up and reach the kiosk, you would be amazed with the very beautiful view overlooking the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

The renowned “bridge of lovers”, or Pont-Marie is certainly one of the most romantic places that you should check out and people believe that if someone kisses under this bridge, and wish that their love would last forever, this would come true. Go ahead and ride a bateau-mouche, and try that kiss under the bridge. This will surely make that kiss truly memorable and even more special.

One of the most elegant and sophisticated restaurants that would make that date very meaningful is Lapérouse. This restaurant will take that date to higher level in the sense that it would make you and your partner truly comfortable and would make you feel as if you were a part of history, during the time when courtesans would meet at this restaurant and deal with their transactions. One of the best features of Lapérouse is that you would have a dining room that is private and you simply have to call for a maître d’ if for instance you need something. You should of course make a reservation for one of the restaurants private dining rooms and pamper yourself with what this restaurant has to offer.

Make that proposal or give those three words a whole new meaning by letting your partner see the Wall of Love or Le mur des je t’aime and express your love in different languages as this mural would show you how love is being articulated in different languages. There are splashes that are said to symbolize hearts that have been broken and may be cured by means of the mural. You may also check the website of Le mur des je t’aime and learn how to say those three words in different languages, even before you arrive in Paris.

Be mesmerised by the beautiful De Medici Fountain located at the Luxembourg Gardens. This fountain was build for Marie de Médici, the wife of Henri IV, who was missing Italy. This fountain will surely help you escape those who are playing chess, the kids in the park as well as those sun worshippers. Take a trip to the Luxembourg Gardens and get to spend some alone time with your partner.

If there is one photo that would be able to truly show how romantic Paris truly is, that would be the renowned Le Baiser du Trottoir. Grab that opportunity to redo that moment and capture it by asking a photographer to take a picture of you and your partner with the same angle at the Café of Hôtel de Ville, and because of this you would no longer have to buy a copy of the picture since you already have your own version. This picture really gives you the real meaning as to why a lot of people would consider Paris a city full of passion and love. On top of that, whether you are on a vacation in Paris or you just simply love to go around Paris, surely you would be able to redefine this experience because of this.

Musee Carnavalet is now said to be the home of Madame de Kernevenoy, whose husband died during a duel when she was at the age of 25. This lady is known for the beauty that she possesses which in turn resulted to a long line of suitors outside her house. This in turn paved the way for her to be called “Carnavalet” because of the carnival of courtiers who even slept outside the mansion of this lady. This happened during the 1500’s, and now this place is known as the museum which houses Parisian history. You simply have to take the efficient metro only up to St. Paul, and you would already be able to check out this wonderful museum, and do lots of activities on the hallways of the museum as well as in its garden.

Meet with your special someone at the renowned Tuileries Gardens, which is located just outside the Louvre.  This place has been historic in the sense that no matter what class the particular couple belongs to, like for instance a couple from the middle class or a couple who is part of the nobles, they really opt to meet at this place. During the 18^th century, it was a very popular place for meeting someone. This means that if for instance an unforeseen event occurs, like for example it suddenly rains, then the person who intends to meet someone at that particular day will surely be somewhat frustrated since they would not be able to do so. Now, you would be able to spend time with your loved one while staying at an outdoor café in Tuileries.

If you are planning to travel to Paris on a tight budget, this article is for you. Although France in general is regarded as an expensive country, there are lots of ways to save money from the very beginning of your trip.
Lots of  ‘low cost’ companies will offer you cheap flights to Paris at very low rates, and if you take the time to ‘hunt’ for those special or last minute offers, you could end up traveling for almost nothing. Of course this method has its drawbacks. Normally these companies do not fly you to the more centric airports, and you have to be careful to arrange for transportation from the airport to your destination in Paris. You also have to keep in mind that some times, the time of the day for the lower rates only applies at hours that may not be the ‘normal’ ones.

For example, a company called ‘Ryanair’ could fly you to your destination very late in the night, arriving at 1 AM in the morning. Arriving at such an hour may make it impossible to take a bus or other public transportation. Also, you have to be careful not to end up buying a costly air ticket on a ‘low cost’ airline. Some of these companies advertise cheap rates but in the reality, you have to purchase your ticket at least a couple of months in advance to really take advantage of the great prices.

Keeping these simple tips in mind, you should be able to get a cheap flight to Paris with a little search, and this is without a doubt the best way to travel if you are on a tight budget. To find this companies and offers, the best way would be to use a search engine such as Google and input search terms such as ‘cheap Paris flights’ or ‘low cost flights to Paris’. That will return some companies that surely are present on your country.

To name some of the most well-known companies that offer great travel prices (not all of them are exclusively low-cost but normally have great offers) are:

Ryan Air

Easyjet

MyAir

Blue1

Transavia

Aer Lingus

Smart Wings

ClickAir

WindJet

Next step for your cheap travel: accommodation.

If you will be staying at places for ‘backpackers’ like boarding houses or shared-room hostels, you should find them in advance so you know were to go for the cheapest stay option. Although you most likely will have to share the room with other backpackers, these places are normally clean and safe.

If you wish to stay in a hotel, the best advice we can give you: book early. Booking in advance is the best way to find great hotel deals in Paris. Some travel companies or websites such as lastminute.com will offer combo packages (flight + accommodation) that could be very cheap. The offer of Paris hotels is so enormous it would be impossible to comprise a list of them, so again, you should resort to the best tool available: a search engine. Keywords like ‘cheap hotels in Paris’ or ‘cheap accommodation in Paris’ will render a lot of hotel WebPages and offers of all kinds. Just make sure you check that the hotel address is centric or at least nearby a public transport, or you could end up in a cheap hotel lost in the suburbs. There are great mapping tools like ‘Google maps’ that will show you how the hotel in Paris looks like and where it is located. The wonders of technology!

Last but not least: where to eat?

France is famous for their delicious cooking and Paris, being the capital of the country, accommodates some of the better restaurants in the world. Of course, if you are minding your expenses, you will have to be careful and think twice before entering a restaurant. Of course, you will be able to find fast food chains such as Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, etcetera.

Or you could buy a sandwich in a bakery for 4-6 euros, or a falafel or Turkish sandwich in Saint Michel for 5 euros. Also, there are Greek restaurants in the Quertier Latin that serve cheap menus. Nearby Boulevard St Michelle, in the left bank of the Seine, there are small roads with lots of restaurants, with their prices at plain sight, so there will be no surprises.

The best advice: ask the locals. They will know which places serve good food for a cheap price.

Situated in Northern France (and being the countries Capital city), more precisely by the River Seine, it is also one of the greatest achievements of human engineering, and it holds an estimated population of 2,170,000 people within its administrative limits, and of 13 million in its metropolitan area.

It is most likely that you’ve -at least- heard about Paris. Unless, of course, you had been living under a rock since… well, pretty much since you were born (in which case, your ignorance would be more than justified). And if there is ONE truth about Paris is this: when you hear about Paris, you want your Paris.

That is why we’re going to –briefly, yet accurately- illustrate you with some hot-spot tips to check out on your traveler’s list before hitting the way.

1-    TOURISM CAPITAL: Always keep in mind that this is one of Earth’s most visited destinations, which means you’re not alone when you go walking through Champs Elyseés, with your camera in one hand and your lover’s waist in the other. That is to say: be mindful of accommodation. There’s a wide variety of Hotel and Hostel services (you should find an article on this topic at this very website) suited for either a business trip or a pleasure-only voyage, but it’s always advisable to get informed and reserving a room at the inn of your choice with a few days anticipation. Location can be of the essence, especially for a business trip, while pleasure trips allow for a more “distended”, improvisational approach.

2-    ART OF DRIVING: Everyday traffic is somewhat messy in this City of Lights, and should you rent a car or any kind of vehicle, you better be aware of that. While there are mayor monetary penalties for behind-the-wheel-felons, truth is this city has such a non-stop rhythm of agitation, it’s difficult not to get a little “carried away” by it every once in a while, if you’re a driver. Car-rental services range from about € 20 / day.

Paris has a state-of-the-art Metro system, which can swiftly, yet timely, take you from any to any other point of the conurbation. You can buy a one-day Metro-pass, which allows you to take as many Metro outings as you want. Youngsters under the age of 26 will in addition find Metro tickets discounts on weekends.

There’s also the Bus system, which makes for a colorful trademark of this beautiful city, although it can sometimes get a little “jammed”, precisely because of so much traffic going on, particularly at rush hours.

3-    TWO TO TANGO: Unless you’re there strictly for business, you’re most probably accompanied, either by a friend, a relative, or your mate. Being accompanied in Paris is good for more reasons than the obvious one of sharing this experience with someone you love: if you’re a lady and find yourself in need of using a bathroom while you’re out in a Restaurant or a Café, you can always count on your partner to care for your purse or backpack.

While Paris is pretty tight in matters of personal civilian security, petty burglar robberies can sometimes happen, although this is rather rare during daytime or in well lighted areas at night, and, when it happens, they’re mostly of a non-violent nature, like pick-pocketing and the occasional purse-theft.

Also, should you take on a train trip (Eurail is a recommended for visiting little towns, countryside), you can fall asleep while your accompanist keeps track on train spotting.

4-    TIP TRIP: It has been stipulated by Law that all Hotels / Restaurants / Bars and services rates must be tax-included –usually around 10 to 15% overcharge- yet, it is also typical to give an extra 5% tip.

Traveler’s personal guidance services are usually tipped with a couple of Euros, depending on the coverage ;  taxi drivers get a minimum extra tip income of € 0,50, and a top of € 1,00, no matter the nature of the trip. V.A.T. value: the “Value Added Tax”, in France is of 19.6% everywhere except for foods, medicines and books, in which’s case it is of a 5.5%.

Certain products such as watches, cameras and videocassette devices are taxed with a 33% over value. V.A.T. taxed products are usually identified with a TTC label (standing for “Tout Taxes Comprises”).

5-    CLEARWATERS: It is perfectly safe to drink water from the sink or whatever public water expenders in Paris. As you may or may not know, water supply is a problem of nonsensical magnitude in certain parts of the world, Mexico being a gruesome example of it. Parisians don’t have that problem (not as of the moment, anyways) and you can save a few bucks by carrying your own bottle and refilling it at a Bar, for example.

A word of advice, though: do not drink water from public fountains, since they’re NOT assured to be potable!

6-    VIS-A-VISA: French Law has it that everyone in France –tourists included- must carry some sort of identification with themselves, all the time. While a simple ID should be enough for any EU resident, outsiders MUST have their passports (or passports’ copy) on them, and it must be preserved in perfect conditions.

If your intention is that of traveling through Europe, you can do it so by procuring yourself a Schengen visa, so you get full access to any of the Schengen-zone countries, which are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and of course France.

Passerby visas cost about u$d 6; while 30 day visas are about u$d 15, and 90 days-valid multiple visas charge for about u$d 22.

You must also present: six-month-valid passport, double-way ticket, founds /income proof, Hotel reservation proof (possibly), 2 passport-size photographs. Provided that everything’s in its right place, you will most likely get your visa.

7-    HAVE A GOOD TIME! A trip to Paris is just unforgettable if you go there with the right attitude and an appetite for culture. From the charming colors of the Champs Elyseés, to the magnificence of the Notre Dame cathedral; from the luminous heights of Eiffel Tower to the historical backgrounds of the Arc de Triomphe; Paris is THE incandescent, charming capital of Europe in more ways than you could imagine.

Be sure to take a walk down Montmartre; to eat some specialty in a lost Café by the Latin Quarter; or visiting the halls of the Louvre Museum.

Paris is waiting…See you there!

Whenever the word Paris is mentioned everyone gets excited. You think of romantic sights, beautiful sites and delicious flavors. Often times it can be hard to contain the excitement when you start planning a trip to Paris. Your mind gets filled with visions of the museums, the food and even the Eiffel Tower. If you are looking for that perfect trip then you already know that Paris is the perfect idea. The only thing you have to figure out is what to do with your children while you are on vacation. Guess what? You can easily bring them along. That’s right, Paris isn’t just a city for lovers anymore.

While many envision Paris as a sophisticated city for adults there are also tons of things you can do with the family. Planning a family vacation to Paris is a great idea and can be done more affordably than you first imagined.

The sophisticated art, monuments and cultural delicacies helped classify Paris as a city for mature people and a place where children did not necessarily belong. This has changed in time however and Paris has started to become known as a very child-friendly destination. The people of France are very welcoming of children and there are more activities for kids and attractions than you ever imagined.

Top Attractions for Children

There are a wide number of places you can take the kids when visiting Paris and here are just a few ideas. You can visit the Parc Asterix which is an amusement park based around a popular French comic book series. The actual park is located only 20 miles from the heart of Paris and features the longest wood roller coaster in all of Europe. The park is open to the public from April and the way to November of each year.

You can also choose to hop aboard the La Croisiere Enchantee. This is a one hour cruise on the river Seine that includes all kinds of entertainment including a musical performance targeted towards children. The boat is docked near the Eiffel Tower and embarks on cruises from April to November.

The France Miniature is another popular attraction for children in Paris. The entire park covers over 12,000 acres and has 150 miniature versions of popular French attractions and monuments. You can take in all of the popular spots of France in miniature form in just a few hours. Be careful, you may just enjoy this more than the kids!

The Cite des Sciences et de L’Industrie is an incredible science museum and is in fact the largest within Europe. The museum boasts an astounding number of hands on exhibits and attractions for children of all ages including a planetarium and an IMAX theater. You can visit this museum in the Park de la Villete every week from Tuesday to Sunday.

As if that wasn’t enough, you can also take in the sites at the Jardin D,Acclimatation. This is a 50 acre park filled to the brim with movie theaters, puppet theaters, a Chinese teahouse and a number of other attractions. It is only open during the summer so make sure you plan your trip accordingly.

As you can see there is a whole host of options available to you if you are planning a family friendly trip to Paris. From the amusement parks to the art galleries to the museums you are sure to keep your children entertained while you take in the sights of the beautiful country of France. Even the most impressive and sophisticated museums have started to plan activities for children of all ages.

If you have ever considered taking a fancy trip to Paris then you know just how expensive it can be. However the good news is that if you plan ahead you can usually find a good deal on a flight. You should always try to book your tickets three months in advance and consider visiting Paris in the off season in order to save money. On top of this you can also save money by catching a connecting flight through London. Probably your best option is to find an affordable airline that cuts a lot of the unnecessary frills from their planes.

Here is a list of some of the major airlines that provide service to Paris from major cities in North America:

-Lufthansa

-Air France

-American Airlines

-British Airways

-US Airways

-Delta Airlines

-Continental Airlines

-Air Canada

When trying to book a flight to Paris through the continental Europe and the U.K you can also use most of the airlines mentioned above. On top of those options you can also find daily flights offered through low cost options such as;

-KLM/Royal Dutch Airlines

-EasyJet

-Ryanair

Low cost airlines are your best option if you are looking to get cheap flights to Paris, France. With the recession in full gear and the competition in the travel industry increasing it is easy to find a low cost airline. Even some of the bigger airlines now offer a no frills service so that they can cut costs and compete with the smaller companies. Airlines like France;s Afrique and FlyNordic provide daily service from and to Paris at a very reasonable price.

What you should always keep in mind when booking a flight to Paris with a low cost airline is that you are probably going to fly into a smaller airport. You will not be landing in the heart of the city at the major international airports. What this means is that you will have to spend more time and money in order to get to where you are trying to go. If you are not worried about this extra effort then a low cost airline is your best bet when flying to Paris.

Now if you are heading to Paris from somewhere outside of Europe you are going to have to book a flight to Europe before you can use a low cost airline. You can often find a very reasonable price for flights between major airports. If you do a little shopping you can easily find a flight you can afford from a major U.S airport to somewhere like Frankfurt or London. Then once you are there you can take advantage of the offers that low cost airlines will present you if you want to get to Paris.

No matter what final decision you make when trying to find cheap flights to Paris, France, one thing is for sure. You want to take your time and do a lot of research before making a final decision. If you just book the first deal that you find you will be missing out on some great opportunities. When looking for discounts just keep in mind that the more money you save on the flight, the more you can spend touring the city and seeing the sites.

Actually booking your flight tickets is the biggest starting point for any vacation. Usually people purchase their flight tickets first and then start to plan the rest of the trip. This is because these tickets used to be the most expensive part of the trip. However this is no longer the case. A nice hotel in the heart of Paris for a few nights can often cost more than a cheap flight to and from Paris, France. In order to save even more money you may wanted to look into booking some of the other options first. You can find the hotel you want to stay in and book an affordable time and then find a flight that matches. Whatever you choose to do, there are some great ways to save money and enjoy all the sights and sounds within Paris, France.