Vacation in Paris BLOG

European Heritage Days

Posted on Oct 11,2016 by Hampton*Jan

In 1984 the French Ministry of Culture and Communication invited the people of France to discover or rediscover the country�s rich heritage. The initiative began as a la journ�e portes ouvertes des monuments (Monuments open house day). { read more }

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Don't Miss Beaujolais Nouveau Night!

Posted on Oct 18,2016 by Hampton*Jan

If you�re coming to Paris in November and will miss Thanksgiving, why not celebrate the F�te du Beaujolais Nouveau instead? { read more }

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The Kitchen Stores of the 2nd Arrondisment

Posted on Sep 22,2015 by Hampton*Jan

The Kitchen Stores of the 2nd Arrondissement � For a Different Kind of Paris Souvenir!
By Mardi Michels (www.eatlivetravelwrite.com) { read more }

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A Few of my Favorite Markets

Posted on Apr 22,2016 by Hampton*Jan

Whenever I travel, and especially when I travel to France, one of the first things I do before I even leave, is find the location of the market closest to where I'll be staying. I think there's no better way to get a feel for a place than to spend a morning in a market, looking at what's on offer and checking out what people buy. It's a great insight into the people and their culture. { read more }

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How to Take a Family-Friendly Trip to Paris

Posted on Sep 14,2015 by Hampton*Jan

Paris is one of the most popular cities in the world for travelers, and with good reason. It�s got tons of beautiful architecture, sweeping promenades, museums, food, fashion, and more. It�s definitely a bucket-list kind of place, and it�s definitely a place your family will have a ton of fun exploring together. That said, depending on the ages of your kids, you may have to plan a bit differently than you would if you were travelling on your own or with a group of adults. Here are some tips: { read more }

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