Posted March 2, 2010 by BookingBuddy
The City of Light is one of the most romantic cities around, but it’s not just for lovers strolling hand-in-hand. It boasts some of the most widely photographed landmarks around – the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Sacre-Coeur are some of the most famous buildings in the world. This glittering city is well known as a major art and fashion hub. Take a quick stroll down the Champs Elysees to indulge your taste for haute couture, or take a walk by the Seine and see if you can spot the next Van Gogh. And don’t forget to try the food! Paris is renowned for having some of the best cafes and restaurants, and you don’t always have to pay a year’s wages just to taste some of the best dishes the city has to offer.
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Mariage Freres – This venerable teahouse has been serving some of the most fragrant blends for over a hundred years. The huge emporium on the rue de Bourg-Tibourg is an astounding combination of old-world apothecary, luxurious teahouse, and tea museum. The teas themselves can be almost too pretty to drink, with colourful dried flowers brightening up the tealeaves. The shop also sells a range of tea-scented incense and candles, so your home can smell like a branch of Mariage Freres all the time. As well as buying boxes of tea to take home with you, you’ll also be able to purchase some exceptionally delicate-looking teapots and glasses to brew and drink the teas in.
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Hotel d’Aubusson – Set in a wonderfully grand 17th century mansion on the glamourous Left Bank, this hotel provides guests with a peaceful hideaway from the camera-wielding hordes just outside. The original wooden beams have been retained as a decorative feature in many of the rooms. They come decorated in luxurious rugs and bedding, and each room is equipped with internet access. Room rates start at about £330.
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Le Marche de la Creation Paris Bastille – This weekly art market in the 11th arrondisement is an opportunity for those of you with a good eye to pink up good art at cheaper prices. Artists working in all mediums – photography, painting, sculpting, textile and many more – display their creations on the boulevard Richard-Lenoir every Saturday afternoon. Even if you’re not in the market for any artworks, you’ll have a great time just strolling along and admiring the creativity that pours out of the city.
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Posted July 21, 2009 by BookingBuddy
The City of Lights is the perfect choice for those of you looking to escape for a short, romantic getaway. However, with so much on offer, you’re likely to want to extend your stay there to explore the French capital’s many nooks and crannies. From high art at the Louvre to low prices at a flea market, you’ll find something to suit your taste in this beautiful city.
StayHotel Keppler – This elegant boutique hotel near the Champs Elysee is pet-friendly –owners are invited to bring their furry babies along when checking in. The animal theme is reflected in their eclectic décor, featuring plenty of animal prints and sculptures splashed liberally around. If your preference is for hotels with minimal, neutral décor, the Hotel Keppler may be a shock to your system. Each room is decked out in a stunning and unique combination of colours and prints – sometimes complementary, sometimes clashing, but certainly never beige. Room rates start at around £250.
EatLaduree – Indulge your tastebuds at this most Parisian of tearooms on the Champs Elysee. You’ll want to try their famed macaroons, of course, but it’s hard to choose just one when they all look so delicious. The little jewel-toned cakes are made each morning in their ‘laboratory’, and Laduree’s bakers create a new flavour for each season. Of course, there are plenty of other tasty treats on offer too should macaroons not be your cup of tea. Why not order a divinely flaky millefeuille with rum-flavoured cream, or a ‘religieuse’ flavoured with rose petals? You may need a new set of teeth after this, but it would’ve been well worth it.
ShopLes Puces des Saint-Ouen – The world’s largest antiques market at Porte de Clignancourt is a must-see for any visitor. Even if you’re not into antiques, it’s a great opportunity for people watching, as the whole world seems to be crammed into this tiny part of Paris during peak periods. If you are a serious bargain hunter, then get there as early as possible, as the flea market becomes so crowded after noon that it may be hard for you to move about. When you get hungry after all that haggling, grab yourself a crepe from one of the many stands dotted around the place.
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