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A well planned itinerary can save you time and money when visiting Paris but sometimes the best laid plans still go awry. Here are 3 tips on what to do when your itinerary doesn’t go as planned. Plus, a bonus tip which is probably my best tip!
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Standing on the glass floor at the Eiffel Tower
Bonjour mes amis. Hello friends.
Bonne rentree!
La rentree is one of my favorite times of the year. It means “the return” and in France it is similar to “Back To School” in the United States but with a bit more expanded meaning. It also means back to routine, back to work, back to shops, cafes and boulangeries opening up after being closed for les vacanes in August. (Although some take their time off in July.) La rentree occurs the first part of September.
For me, it is almost a second New Year’s where I can get back on track with goals and intentions. It is like a re-set for the rest of the year.
This La Rentree is extra special. It is the relaunch The Paris Itinerary. The return so to speak.
I am thrilled to be back helping you with your Paris itinerary planning. Offering once again practical tips for visiting Paris so you can maximize your time and money and feel comfortable visiting the City of Light.
To get re-acquainted, here is a video telling the story of how The Paris Itinerary started.
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Bises (kisses),
Kimberly
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The Louvre is one of the top 10 sites visited in Paris with over 7 million visitors a year! So, you are probably looking for ways to maximize your time when visiting the museum.
There are several ways to see the museum:
There have been several questions posted on my most popular article about the Louvre asking about the guided tour.
A guided tour of the Louvre Museum is a great way to see the most popular works of art like Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and the famous statue of David. The tour also shows you the history of the museum including the original fortress. On top of that, its a quick history lesson on the evolution of art style and techniques. If you are rushed for time, I recommend it.
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The covered passage of Paris are a wonderful yet not talked about attraction of Paris. These Belle Epoque era walkways were constructed to keep the businessman and the well to do of Paris protected from the smells and grime of the streets. The passages not only were short cuts between parallel streets but provided eating and shopping establishments. Today, they serve a similar function but are open to the public and are a great way to explore another side of Paris especially if the weather is not so great.
In my last article, I showed you the first two passages, Galeries Vivienne and Passage Choiseul, from the self guided tour I did. For this article, I will round out the rest of the tour with three more covered passages.
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In my previous post, I shared a resource I used to tour the covered passages of Paris. I love the covered passages of Paris. They are like time machines back to the beautiful Belle Epoque era and are perfect for when the weather isn’t. Each passage has its own unique look and feel making them each fascinating to explore. This post will mostly be pictorial.
Entrance to Galerie Vivienne.
The first thing you will noticed is the beautiful tiled floor and the glass ceiling. Stunning.
Galerie Vivienne passageway
