There is no “best neighborhood” for visitors to stay in Paris. Since the top sights – Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame – are spread around the city center and there’s no “downtown”, much depends on your interests and hotel budget. With over 1,600 hotels in Par...
Prior to tasting madeleines at theRitz Paris Le Comptoir, the Ritz Paris hotel’s takeaway pastry shop on rue Cambon, I had little interest in the shell-shaped sponge cake. Within the Parisian pastry repertoire, the madeleine seemed boring and uninspiring compared to gem-like macarons and fairy...
Where to Buy Macarons in Paris French macarons are synonymous with Paris and no trip is complete without sampling the sweet treats. Well-known purveyors of French macarons,Laduréehave a very clever marketing team and have had their macarons featured in many films and TV ads including Sofia Copp...
Pick a central arrondissement (area) close to a Metro station with a bustling local cafe and restaurant scene. Even better if you find somewhere close to a park or playground, though this is not so easy in Paris. For short city breaks like a weekend trip to Paris, we prefer the convenie...