Paris - La Pyramide du Louvre

Paris - La Pyramide du Louvre
Originally uploaded by Añelo de la Krotsche

The pyramid at the entrance to the Louvre has become one of the many iconic pieces of modern architcture in Paris

Paris Breaks to the 5th arrondissement

The fifth arrondissement is the latin quarter and perfect for lively Paris breaks with a youthful feel, cosmopolitain cuisine and swinging nightlife.

This is the famous Left Bank, which to Londoners looking at the Paris city map looks more like the southbank but never mind that. This is teh country which has 15 days in a fortnight afterall.

So what os there to see in the 5th, well there's the Pantheon - a big temple like structure on the top of a hill with a large dome, there's the zoo and gardens and Jardin des Plantes, and the Museum of the Arab World.

The area still has a significant student presence, with several universities and schools of higher education being located in the 5th arrondissement but a lot of students and faculty have been forced to more affordable areas such as the 13th arroondissement.

So it's a tourist area now, with affordable hotels and restaurants for visitors and plenty to see and do.

Euros for Paris Breaks

The fall of the GB Pound against the Euro meant that Paris Breaks are more expensive, so there's been some resolve to take more short breaks in the UK and postpone Paris breaks until better days. The only trouble is that we miss Paris.

We miss the atmosphere, the wandering streets, planned architecture unexpected surprises, the Seine, food and drink and everything else about our favourite city.

Paris Breaks in the snow

Paris under the snow
Originally uploaded by Gregory Bastien

If you are in continental Europe in January you might expect some very cold weather but Paris breaks in the winter are still very exciting and spring is really only just around the corner.

Paris Breaks with Velib Bicycle Rental

Paris Breaks by Bicycle

The Velib or Velo Libre free bicycle rental scheme is now massive in Paris. It's a great way to get around in the city and after taking out a nominal one euro per day subscription, each one way rental is completely free as long as you complete the journey withing one half an hour. That should be long enough to get where you want to be and you don;t need to worry about finding another bike to get back again because they are everywhere.

photo by P.Yoruba

Eurostar Deals to Paris

Continental Paris in the winter can be pretty cold compared to the temperate UK but on the other hand if there are some nice Eurostar Deals going then it can be tempting to cross the channel for a bit of shopping before Christmas or to go to the museums, jazz clubs etc.



It seems that Eurostar Deals to Paris are getting busier so it pays to book well in advance, as always.

Concierge Paris Breaks

Concierge Paris Breaks
Originally uploaded by Andyrob

Today, the Conciergerie is a museum situated next to The Palais de Justice or law court. The Conciergerie makes an impressive sight especially at night on on Ile de la Cite at the south end of Pont-au-Change. The Conciergerie was used as a prison during the French Revolution and became a most fearful place. Amongst those imprisoned here were Thomas Paine and Mary Antoinette.