Image (c) Sofitel Paris La Défense Hotel So you need hotel in Paris. Okay, they don’t come cheap, assuming you are after a decent standard and the closer you are to the centre the more you are going to have to pay.…
In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations. So far we’ve been shared tips on London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin and Oslo and as mentioned we’ve…
Image (c) TrendsetterME via Virtualtourist.com When visiting Paris in May you may remember we were rather taken by the Sofitel Paris La Défense which is a great choice if you don’t mind a quick trip on the Metro into town. This…
Photo credit: archer10 (Dennis) 101M Views France-001651 – Diane’s Garden & Château de Chenonceau via photopin (license) If you are touring the Loire Valley in France, or based in Paris, you can’t miss the incredible chateaux in the area. You…
‘Tis the season for planning a trip to a Christmas market or two and thus also the season for our round-up of the best ones around. After yesterday’s article about Berlin, Germany we’re hopping over to its western neighbour to…
The French capital is one of the most-visited cities in the world – and deservedly so. But it’s easy to get stuck following the trail of the tour groups and feel like you’re on the same circuit as hordes of other…
For quite some time, Paris has been synonymous with love in my mind. Like many others, I have always considered it the most romantic place on the planet. My girlfriend and I have often wondered why Paris is called the…