Bateaux Mouches, Paris

The beautiful Bateaux-Mouches is an idyllic main attraction in Paris. The point of embarkation is located at Pont de l’Alma, which is also the name of the local metro. When exiting the metro station, follow exit number 2. You can get tickets to dine or just experience the sights for 1 hour as you sit…

Air Balloon at Parc André Citroën

One of the hidden gems in Paris, is Parc André Citroën. It is great for a day out. Perhaps you may just want to have a picnic in the park with family or some friends, or you may be adventurous enough to take a ride on Generali’s Ballon de Paris! A word of advice would…

Getting Around Paris

Getting around Paris by metro is relatively easy without getting lost. In Paris there are 14 metro lines which run throughout Ile de Paris. Metro trains usually run from 5:30 a.m. – 1:15 a.m. or 2:15 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and on the eve of bank holidays. For maps and more information click…

Foire de Paris 2022

Foire de Paris is an amazing exhibition that happens each year in Paris, France. The exhibition happens every year at the end of April till the beginning of May. It takes place at PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES. Tickets are available on the Foire de Paris website. https://www.foiredeparis.fr/ After purchasing your ticket, you can download…

Paris Travel Facts

There are two options to get to Paris, France from London. You can either fly out from any of London’s airport’s, or you can take the Eurostar. Flying is generally more expensive but can be convenient if you live close by an airport. Eurostar can be cost effective if you are on a budget or…

The Benefits of Tisanes

Are you used to having that mundane morning coffee? Why not try to shake things up a little and change your morning ritual? Try having a Tisanes instead. They are sometimes easier to make and come with a natural taste. Tisanes are great, there are so many flavours to choose from. They are dairy free…

The Eurostar experience – L’expèrience Eurostar.

The journey starts at Kings Cross station….. Le voyage commence à la gare de Kings Cross ….. Lancôme‘s perfume bottles in an Eiffel Tower design. Flacons de parfum de Lancôme dans un design Tour Eiffel. Board your train upstairs on the upper platform. Montez à bord de votre train à l’étage sur la plate-forme supérieure….

Salade Nicoise Recipe

Salad Nicoise is a speciality from Nice in the French Riviera. It is a quick, simple and healthy dish to make. So if you are looking for something different for your taste buds, then try this! If you are allergic to eggs then you can always substitute them with something else such as two avocados….

Cote D’Azur – Heatwave

The best thing one can do during a heatwave in Nice the French Riviera, is head for the beach! If you walk along Castel Beach you will arrive at Promenade Des Anglais, a very famous beach. Many local shops and supermarkets sell parasols. I would strongly advise buying one during the summer heat to prevent…

Promenade Des Anglais Nice – Part 5

The Promenade Des Anglais is a famous beach in Nice, The Frence Riviera. It was named the Promenade Des Anglais (English walkway) due to the fact that English expat patrons paid for it in 1822. The Promenade is often busy with tourists and locals who come out to enjoy the summer or winter sunshine. it…