Alternative things to do in Paris
Alternative Paris: 10 of the best unusual and alternative things to do in Paris, with new ideas to inspire you when you’ve climbed the Eiffel …
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Free self-guided St Germain walking tour, Paris (with map)
Explore Paris’ intellectual and bohemian neighbourhood with this free self-guided St Germain walking tour, which takes in the district’s churches, cafés, palaces and parks – …
Canals and cathedrals: Things to do in Strasbourg, France
Nestled along the border with Germany, the Alsace is one of France’s most unique regions. When I was planning a European rail trip, the region’s …
On the slopes: A guide to Meribel-Mottaret ski resort, French Alps
The gorgeous mountain scenery, log cabins fringed with icicles and fir trees laden with snow drifts. The feeling of freedom as I finally mastered parallel …
The white cliffs of Normandy’s Alabaster Coast
When you picture steep white chalk cliffs battered by the Channel seas, you probably think of England’s White Cliffs of Dover. But the French have …
Where to find the best views of Paris from above: Top Paris viewpoints
Discover the most spectacular Paris viewpoints with this guide to the best places to see views of Paris from above, including the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse …
Arts et Métiers Metro: Paris’ steampunk subway station
Discover the quirky Arts et Métiers Metro station in Paris – a steampunk-style underground station decorated with copper that looks like it’s stepped out of …
Visiting the Paris catacombs: Paris’ eerie underground graveyard
Head underground to the Paris catacombs, where former quarry tunnels have been turned into a mass grave piled with bones that’s become one of Paris’ …