Visiting the Tour Montparnasse: Tips for Enjoying the Best View in Paris

Visiting the Tour Montparnasse: Tips for Enjoying the Best View in Paris

Eyesore or eye-catching? Opinions on Paris’ Tour Montparnasse, or Montparnasse Tower in English, have always tended towards one extreme or the other; either way, it sparks reactions.  Reactions were so severe, in fact, that after it was finished in 1973, there was a tremendous outcry. The uproar continued to be so loud that two years…

Visiting the Louvre: 11 Mistakes to Avoid for a Painless Visit!

Visiting the Louvre: 11 Mistakes to Avoid for a Painless Visit!

As the French call it, Le Louvre (short for Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre, quite a mouthful!) is perhaps the world’s most inspiring museum. For many travelers, a visit to the Louvre is something they simply cannot miss when in Paris! Housing countless pieces of art and objects from ancient civilizations, visiting the Louvre can be…

3 Best Impressionist Museums in Paris + Key Works to Look Out For!

3 Best Impressionist Museums in Paris + Key Works to Look Out For!

Considered the birthplace of Impressionism, Paris is home to some of the most prestigious Impressionist masterpieces in the world.  Most notably, these works include Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe by Edouard Manet, Les Danseuses by Edgar Degas, and of course, Les Nymphéas by Claude Monet.  Before we dive into our in-depth guide of the best Impressionist…

The 9 Best Champagne Tours from Paris for a Perfect Day Trip

The 9 Best Champagne Tours from Paris for a Perfect Day Trip

Whether it’s a romantic getaway for two or a solo adventure, no France vacation is complete without visiting Paris. That said, you could spend a lifetime soaking up the beauty of France, from the beaches of Normandy to the French Riviera. But if you’re a wine lover – or just a lover of the finer…