Accommodation Paris

Louvre - Predictions of the Future

2010-03-24T00:00:00+00:00

Art and the artists, the tool and the latter - the user, represent a depth of human creativity. Artists capture the past and present. They also predict the future. No other place exemplifies this as the Louvre Paris, a museum known the world over as the largest. The Louvre showcases thousands of pieces of art, in fact, so many that a casual visitor cannot hope to see each of them within 6 months!

The Triumphant Arc de Triomphe

2010-03-10T00:00:00+00:00

A first time visitor to Paris can not miss the majestically and imposing Arc de Triomphe in the centre of Etoile. It is a large roundabout designed by Baron Haussmann and it is noted as the best triumphal arch in the whole world. The arch was built by Napoleon to celebrate his victorious battles. The Arc de Triomphe was eventually built to replace the arch that was that was initially built at the place de Carrousel, because it did not have the imposing qualities Napoleon envisioned. The 164 foot Arc de Triomphe construction work took 30 years and was completed under Louis Phillippe because Napoleon was defeated and the power shifted hands. But, in order to honour Napoleon who happened to be the original initiator, his body was made to pass under the arch while on the way to its final resting place.

Paris on a Tight Budget - Recommendations

2010-02-16T17:33:22+00:00

People often want to go to Paris, but don’t because they feel it will be too expensive or boring if they don’t have a lot of money when they are there. Clearly, getting to Paris and finding affordable accommodations is the first step. Below is a list of attractions and activities that I can personally vouch for as I don’t have a lot of money, I love Paris, and I go there 5 or 6 times per year. Paris has been called many things, but it is the biggest destination for tourists because it is magical and enchanting, not necessarily because a lot of money was spent.

Below is a list (most of these are completely free and if there is a cost, I noted it):

Cheap Accommodation Paris France

2010-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Finding a cheap and comfortable hotel to book with while vacationing in Paris can usually be an unpredictable task. Websites that you read often omit the bad information so that you can really get an accurate idea of where you’ll be staying. Many vacationers in cheap hotels expect their hotel at least measure up to their class, but you want to be able to know what is going without and not be surprised about going without characteristics. Two examples of points that people are often insulted to find out about after the fact, are location disadvantages and there is any parking for cars. Additionally, most people will expect certain omitting services but want to choose which they are willing to go without.

There are quite a few friendly, spacious and inexpensive hotels in Paris, however, I will simply cover five of my best options. I will include information about