This post is a free and self-guided walking tour of Montmatre, one of Paris's most iconic neighborhoods, along with a map. We also provide an audio tour version that is GPS-enabled to help guide you through the area. And lastly, we provide a comparison of the various live-guided Montmartre walking tours, including, free walks, food […]
This post is a guide to things to do and see in Montmartre, one of Paris's must-see neighborhoods, written by local tour guides. We include free, nighttime, and family-friendly activities that you can do today, tonight, or anytime. WHAT IS MONTMARTRE? Montmartre is an area in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, north of the city […]
This post is an overview of the weather in Paris during June, including average temperatures and how much rain or sun you might expect. WHAT ARE THE AVERAGE TEMPS IN PARIS IN JUNE? June is a great month to explore the city of Paris with ample daylight, mild temperatures, and a good amount of sunshine. […]
This post is an overview of the weather in Paris during May. We include average temperatures and how much rain or sun you might expect. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN MAY Paris in May tends to have chilly nights and mornings with cool to comfortable afternoons and early evenings. A few of the colder mornings, early in […]
This post will cover how to purchase summit tickets for the Eiffel Tower. We include skip-the-line-tickets, and whether it's worth it or not to reach the very top of this world-famous structure. WHAT EXACTLY IS THE SUMMIT? There are 3 levels of the Eiffel Tower: The first floor, second floor, and the summit. Despite the […]
This posts reviews and compares the best Seine River cruises, including architecture cruises, sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, and water taxis. SEINE RIVER SIGHTSEEING CRUISES Sightseeing cruises travel on the Seine travel past several famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Parliament, Musée d’Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral, amongst many others. Each cruise features […]
This post lists the best things you can do in Paris in July, updated for 2024, including free events, festivals, concerts, nighttime, as well as family-friendly activities, popular tours and more. For more ideas, check our post for things to do in Paris. TOP 14 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN PARIS IN JULY This […]
This post lists the best things you can do in Paris in June, updated for 2024. We include free events, festivals, concerts, and nightlife, as well as family-friendly activities, popular tours, and more. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no […]
This post covers guided tours of Versailles, focusing primarily on day trips you can take from Paris. We also offer details about tours you can take on-site when you get there. Versailles Walking Tours The following section covers some of the best walking tours in Versailles, including outings that offer transportation to and from the […]
This post explains how to reach Versailles from Paris, France by train. There are three different options for a train to Versailles, but we will also include information about other ways to get there, including public coaches, organized bus tours, and more. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of […]
This post will cover some of the most interesting things to see and do inside and around Versailles, all of them family-friendly and some available after dark or entirely free to enjoy. Don’t forget to check our other posts about ways to save money on popular activities in and around Paris: WHAT TO SEE AT […]
This post lists the best things you can do in Paris in May, updated for 2024. We include free events, cultural festivals, concerts, evening entertainment, family-friendly activities, and popular tours. In May there are a couple of holidays taking place on the same day which might mean some businesses are closed. They are La Fête […]
This post compares Paris food tours in a variety of neighborhoods such as the Latin Quarter and Montmartre. We also examine some of the most popular dessert and wine tours in the city. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no […]
This post lists several fun activities, tours, and events you can enjoy in Paris during the month of April, updated for 2024. TOP 12 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO This list will include a variety of different family-friendly, nighttime and free activities for audiences of all ages. April weather in Paris proves that spring has […]
This post lists several fun activities, tours, and events you can enjoy in Paris during the month of March, updated for 2024. Be sure to look at the average weather in March as well. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at […]
This post explains tipping (gratuities) for services in Paris, what is customary, and what is not. Figuring out how to tip in a foreign country can easily be the most stressful part of your vacation. Luckily, in Paris, the tipping etiquette is pretty straightforward. Here are the most important things to know: As local tour […]
