Things to do in Paris
From ice skating in winter to puppet shows and underground cruises, Paris has them all …
What & Where To Eat
Paris cafés and restaurants are side by side with bistros and ….. lots of other places to eat. Whether you’re looking for a sandwich, a croissant, French onion soup (Soupe a l’Oignon) or meaty dishes with thick French sauces, you can find it all.
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Maps, Arrondissements & Districts
Wondering what everyone’s talking about with “arrondissements”? Here are some really simple maps and tips to help you explore the 20 fabulous districts/suburbs of Paris.
The 20 arrondissements of Paris are number as follows: 75001, 75003, 75003 … all the way through to 75020. Suburbs outside this series of postcodes (arrondissements) are not included in normal maps of Paris. Each arrondissement is unique and many have different ethnic flavours about them, from Little China to the Russian or Middle Eastern areas, through to Barbes Rochechouart metro where you may be surrounded by tall Africans wearing floating kaftans.
To read a brief description of each arrondissement, pop over to the Paris City Map page >>
If you like, click a number to read more about each district / arrondissement: 75001 | 75002 | 75003 | 75004 | 75005 | 75006 | 75007 | 75008 | 75009 | 75010 | 75011 | 75012
Getting Around in Paris
From buses to trains (the Metro) and even taxis, it’s very easy to get around in Paris.
Here are some tips which will help you navigate around this relatively small city. Whether you plan to use public transport – bus, metro, velib – or rent a car, take taxis or rickshaws, you need to understand how it all works.
Where To Sleep
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Hotels and apartments are plentiful in Paris, as are other types of accommodation. Renting an apartment might even save some money! Have a look at the potential places you can stay.
Things to do in Paris in January
“Teena can you recommend things to do in Paris in January?”
Frances is wondering what they can do in Paris in only 2 days in January.
Message: We “nutsys” are coming to Paris Jan.7 for two days. I am looking for a couple of fun and interesting things to do. We are staying at the Hotel Powers ( rue Francois 1ere). I can’t walk long distances, and with the “wonderful” weather, I am hoping you could give us an idea. Are there any flea markets open at that time?
Teena says …
Hi there Frances,
What a fun time you’ll have, although 2 days isn’t nearly long enough to get a feel for such a wonderful city :-)
Here is my page of Paris markets:
https://www.a-night-in-paris.com/what-to-do-in-paris-france/paris-market.html
and here are some other tips for this time of year:
https://www.a-night-in-paris.com/celebrating-new-years-eve-in-paris.html
Christmas Markets:
https://www.a-night-in-paris.com/paris-france-christmas.html
As I don’t know what you consider to be fun, I’m not sure what to recommend – you could go iceskating (not sure if this is possible for you or not), champagne cruise, browse ancient bookshops – here is my Paris tours page which might give you some ideas:
https://www.a-night-in-paris.com/tours.html
I hope you have a fabulous time!! I’m looking forward to being back in Paris in June and July this year :-)
Cheers
Teena
Travelling learning and appreciating different cultures
TRAVELLING, LEARNING AND APPRECIATING DIFFERENT CULTURES
“I just happened to stumble on your site …”Dec 27, 2010
Hi there Teena,
My name is Temi. I just happened to stumble on your site while at work and I’d just like to say Wow!, It’s a great job you have.
To be able to go around the world learning and appreciating the different cultures.
Being a Londoner who now lives in Texas, I feel a bit home sick when I see pictures from Europe especially London of course.
Thought I’d drop this few lines to say Well done.
Take care and God bless.
Temi
TEENA SAYS …
Hi there Terri,
Thanks for dropping by! So lovely to hear from you.
I’ve lived in different countries and I know how it can feel when you’re homesick.
The best thing to do is start a blog – today – and write posts about what you love the most about the place you miss.
I do that about Paris (I live in Sydney) – and before long you’ll be uploading photos to go with your blog posts and having a grand time :-)
You can start a blog online today – it’s free, quick and easy at several different sites online.
Let me know if you do!
Have a gorgeous week, and thanks again for visiting my site and taking the time to write.
Cheers
Teena!
Is there a lost and found in Paris?
How can Ramy find his camera which was lost in Paris?
Hello I am Ramy from Egypt and I spent my honey moon in paris during the last two weeks of November…i was really fantastic..but we lost our camera in the bus number 70 that goes to place de clichy and we could reach it before we return back to Egypt…can any one help or guide to reach it again.
Teena says …
Hi Ramy,
Thanks for visiting my Paris website, and congratulations on your marriage.
What a shame you left your camera on the bus in Paris.
The first thing to do immediately you lose something on a bus is to contact the bus company.
If you lost your camera almost a month ago, it’s unlikely that you will ever get it back.
You can still try by contacting the Department of Lost and Found in Paris:
The Department of Lost and Found Police Headquarters,
36 rue des Morillons,
75015 Paris
Metro: Convention.
Tel: 0.821.00.25.25
Open from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This group is responsible for collecting items gathered in Paris, in the three surburb departments and the Roissy and Orly airports.
Each day, 600-700 lost items end up in this service which have been gathered from from individuals, the RATP, department stores, museums, taxis and other departments of the inner suburbs (92, 93 and 94).
Before going to the Lost and Found Department, try to remember the exact location of the loss and try to get there.
If you have lost something in the street within five days, contact the nearest police station.
If you’ve lost something in the metro or bus within 24 hours, ask at the metro station.
If you have lost something in a taxi, try to call the taxi (by finding the phone and identification number of the taxi on the bill).
Another option is to try to contact “les objets trouvés” in Paris
email: servicedesobjetstrouves-paris@interieur.gouv.fr
Tél. 01 55 76 20 20 or 08 21 00 25 25
36, rue des Morillons
75015 Paris
Best of luck, and Season’s Greetings!
Teena
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Postcards from Paris 21st December 2010
Enjoy the festive season – I’m sending best wishes from my place to yours :-)
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!
Joyeux Noël!
Hi there, I hope you’re ready for the holiday season …
I wish you a wonderful time wherever you are, whatever you celebrate, and may all your dreams come true in 2011!
Well it’s still snowing in Paris, and it’s very, very cold – so if you’re there, make sure you put on plenty of warm clothes, wear thermal gloves & socks, and keep DRY!
In today’s newsletter, I want to tell you about a whole bunch of pages I’ve written about Paris over Christmas. You can start with this page:
and then follow the links to read all the fabulous things to do and see! Yes, many small businesses might be closed over Christmas, but there are still a ton of things to do in this fabulous city over Christmas.
PS – did you find time to have your photo taken with Santa before the final day on 22nd December? I hope so!
MAISON DU PERE NOEL – SANTA CLAUS HOUSE
Speaking of Santa, here’s a quick little video of Pere Noel’s House in Paris:
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Here are a few more little treats I have for you today today, a couple of videos taken in Paris to put you in the mood of being in the City of Life & Love!
This video below shows the fabulous and free merry-go-round at L’Hotel de Ville (like City Hall):
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A video taken on 18th December 2010, from an apartment in the XIV (14th arrondissement) – how brave the market stall owners are under those gazebos on a very VERY cold Paris evening!
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Ahhhhhh, ice skating at l’Hotel de Ville (for the bigger kids):
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How about some well-known Christmas songs – sung in French:
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The wonderful colourful AFRICOLOR Festival is coming to a close on Christmas Eve
Tribal beats
Wild and groovy music
25 different events have been held from 12th November 2010 right up to 24th December 2010
If you’re going to be in Paris at the end of the year, this is a wonderful selection of musicians sharing their music with the world.
Have an absolutely faaabulous festive season and may all your dreams come true in the New Year of 2011!
Ciao for now, see you in the New Year!
Teena :-)