Visit Park Bois de Boulogne

Bois de Bologne is a vast park in western Paris. It is usually not full of tourists, so you can relax undisturbed by the big crowds.

How to get there? This vast green peace of land is boardered by River Seine to the west and is close the 16th arrondissement of Paris to the east. You may have already been there without knowing it. The park encloses place Trocadero and the famous Palais de Chaillot near the Eiffel Tower. It is going to be a long walk so be prepared.

Paris: Champs Elysées

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We are back to Paris today and it turned out that we have passed several times the most popular boulevard in Paris - Champs Elysées. We will now take some details into account.

Finding this boulevard is the easiest thing for you. If you are staying at Arc de triomphe hotels it is the very street down from the Triumphal arch.

Champs Elysées used to be a cart-way for trips in a carriage , or a place to have an intimate dinner in a discrete restaurant. Luxury Victorian style hotels are now replaced by fabulous modern hotels and boutique shops. The boulevard is now shining with intense traffic and neon lights, instead of the diamond's glittering from the necklaces of the aristocratic ladies.

The stylish restaurants are now expensive and most tourist-oriented. But a quick walk down the Champs Elysées Boulevard will lead you to the office of big airline companies, tourist bureaux and luxury hotels such as Hotel la Defense or George V. The boulevard is also known for the world-famous car-shops Hippo Citroën and Pub Renault. The latest models of this auto brands are displayed there.

Just spare some time and take a long slow walk. The boulevard may be busy in the day but it is quite a romantic place in the evening. Go straight to the top of the Arch at the end of it and see its beauty from bird's eye.

Make your stay an unforgettable experience by booking a decent hotel in advance. There is a huge variety of choices, Orly hotels are closest to the airport, or if you need a room in the centre, pick a hotel on Champs Elysées but be prepared for a pricey pay-check.

Paris: The Elegant Gardens

Some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe are in Paris. The city of Light has an elegant street planning so the spacious parks are just an accessory to the overall exquisite setting. Enjoy a tour around some of the most grandiose Paris gardens. 

Jardin de Luxembourg - is a little landmark of natural woods. The entrance is through le Petit Luxembourg Museum - the Little Museum of Luxembourg, a common place for art exhibitions. Along the little pond you will easily get near the Luxembourg castle - Palais du Luxembourg. This magnificent building is a former royal residence and is now the headquarters of the French Senate.  The building quite resembles Hotel Paris la Defense. 

When you get to the far end of the park you will be able to notice the dome of Sacre Coeur Cathedral on the top of Montmartre.

Jardin des Tuileries - are few steps away from the Louvre complex. They start with an arch not that impressive as the Triumphal arch. A pond in the centre of it is often decorated by artists. The garden itself is like an open art gallery with all the statues placed around.

Le jardin du Patio Andalou is one the splendid gardens of Hotel Paris Arc de Triomphe. It is not Bois de Bologne, but this little garden is a real diamond among the busy with traffic streets.

Paris: The Grands Boulevards

Paris is welcoming you. The city of light acts like a magnet for tourists. The capital of France is full of surprises. Let us take a tour of the Grands Boulevards to the Place de l'etoile. 

Paris boasts with spectacular city planning and now we will prove it. Baron Osman contributed a lot to the magnificent street arrangement.  Out trip will start from Champs Elysées and will continue to centre Pompidou.

To get to the most grandiose boulevard in Paris catch the metro to station Arc de Triomphe or just find Arc de triomphe hotels. It is the beginning of the so-called Road of Triumph. In the centre of it is the Triumphal Arch, one of the largest in the world. When you are there, go to the top of it to see Paris form a bird's eye view. The gorgeous Arch is in the very centre of Place de l'etoile. This square is shaped like a star and the grand boulevards stream like rays from the arch. Champs Elysées is one of them. It is a real ray of light at night.

To the west you will be able to notice Bois de Boulogne (the Boulogne Forest). La Defense - the business area of Paris is in the opposite direction. Apart from the famous Hotel la defense, there are many other modern buildings - skyscrapers and shopping centres. 

Do not miss to visit the Virgin Megastore with loads of books and CDs. It is one of the many non-stop 24/7 open stores on Champs Elysées. Fine luxury restaurants and pubs make it the boulevard of boulevards.

Take your time to contemplate the grandeur of Paris and its architects' talent.

Paris: The Latin Quartier

Paris, once you have been there you will definitely comeback again. There is something, that you can feel only when you are there. Is this the real spirit of Paris, is it all about its rich history or grandiose monuments. You can never tell.

The best part of Paris is the River Seine and the surrounding area. it is called Ile de la Cité - one of the isles in the middle of the river. Here is the most ancient part side of Paris with Notre Dame, la Conciergerie and many more. Another interesting tourist destination is The Latin Quartier. On the left bank of River Seine is the hot spot for student meetings. This palace is the medieval university area. The Latin quartier is now filled with Greek or Middle Eastern restuarants and street performers. This is a famous location for street performances and shows. 

It may be a busy place, with its cheap restaurants and exotic cuisine, but if you are looking for exquisite French cuisine, simply have a bite in Hotel la defense restaurant. 

You can easily notice the minuscule Тhéâtre de la Huchette, where the troupe is staging la Cantatrice Chauve for 50 years now. get a glimpse of it. Musée National du Moyen Age - Thermes de Cluny is the only well-preserved Gothic house in Paris. It is one of the greatest museums in the French capital. The famous La Dame à la Licorne (the lady and the unicorn) tapestry can be seen there. It is a representation of the five senses and it is up to the spectator to uncover the sixth. 

Having seen all this magnificent monuments and works of art, you can now relax and drink a glass of fine wine in any of the Arc de triomphe hotels.

Notre Dame de Paris and the River Seine - part 2

We continue our tour around Paris Ile dе la Cité. Just to remind you we were near the Sainte Chapelle yesterday, if you want to start the trip from its beginning read the previous post Notre Dame de Paris and the River Seine. 

Just behind la Conciergerie is Sainte Chapelle - one of the most spectacular chapels in Paris. Sainte Chapelle is a typical Gothic high-vaulted cathedral built in 1264 by St. Louis King of France. The cathedral is one of the most delicately decorated in Paris with its colourful stained-glass works and the effective restoration of the walls and the tiges. Numerous chamber orchestras perform here, so it is a perfect chance for all chamber music lovers to go to a concert in on of the most grandiose churches in Europe. 

It is time to take a break, but if Hotel la Defense is too far away for you to have your lunch there simply go to Brasserie bazar on 49 "Rue des Ecoles" and try some escargots (snails) or the pepper steak called "pavé au poivre". Now that you have feasted your eyes on Medieval architecture it is time to feast on some traditional French Cuisine. 

Now let's go to the legendary Notre Dame de Paris. The stone foundations of Victor Hugo's epic cathedral were laid in the early 1163, but the entire building process was concluded in year 1300. Notre dame has witnessed some of the greatest moments in French history from medieval executions to the crowning of Emperor Napolean I. Faces and silhouettes of important people from the rich French history are eternalized on to the walls and engraved through frescoes and sculptures.

Now it is time for you to relax and take a good nap and prepare for tomorrow. Hotel paris arc de triomphe is the best place for you to do so. Have a good time!

The Ideal Paris Trip

When you think of Paris, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? The Eiffel Tour or the Champs Elysées, fashion or bourgeois. It is all true, Paris is famous for all this. But there is much more to see and regular tourists tend to miss it.

It is a common practice to arrive in the morning at the air port and then to look for the Paris Hotels booked in advance. Most tourists prefer sleeping in hostels, but as comfort and good experience are concerned I'd choose a fine hotel that sleeping there for few nights will fit my budget such as Hotel la Defense. Take your time to find the right place to stay in Paris in order to make the trip worth.

You should get a travel guide, or you may take part in an organised trip around the city of lights. When you have already made the Big Tour, for those with travel guides, the best sight seeing tour is along the River Seine. You can just walk along the channel or take the boat bus. There is a day pass, so you can enjoy each tourist sight for as long as you want.

The Triumphal Arch is also an interesting place. Like the Eiffel Tower it also offers a magnificent view to night Paris. Just get on the top of it, but be prepared for the winds.

What is most worth is travelling with the metro around Paris. Go to Montmartre, or the Bastilles. Moulin Rouge is quite an interesting place, too.

Enjoy Paris as much as you can. Make it a journey of your life.