Never a more pleasant and relaxing dinner have I had than outside in the gardens of the Michelin 1 star restaurant Laurent in Paris several years ago. My husband, his colleagues and I sat outside on a gorgeous spring evening to a gastronomical feast that...
[caption id="attachment_4553" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fab docent Alisa from Context Travel[/caption] What are the secrets to eating well in Paris? Inquiring minds want to know. I chose Context Travel Paris because they host "Tours for the intellectually curious" and our group definitely fit that bill! Many local secrets were revealed...
After a wonderful time in Nice and Monte Carlo we headed to the City of Light and The Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Elizabeth and I met up with other gal pals Christine and Karen who had left their husbands and kids behind to...
Leaving Nice was melancholy because I only touched the surface of the charming city. I must go back and visit the places I did not have time to check out. But it was time to move on and see Monte Carlo, Monaco. My home base...
[gallery type="slideshow" columns="1" ids="4376,4379,4375,4373,4374,4371"] After a long stroll along the Boardwalk and ensuing mega stair climb up to the top of Le Château de Nice, Gal Pal Elizabeth and I searched for the Nice Flower Market - Cours Saleya. We had a map, we watched for the...
First stop on the Côte d'Azur in Nice and the iconic 5 star Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée. The art deco facade has been restored, showing off its beauty and elegance. I was looking forward to seeing how the modern architecture fit into the...
[caption id="attachment_4202" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Paris Insights[/caption] Paris is gorgeous anytime of year, but there is a certain quiet beauty to the city when it snows. Currently it is snowing in Paris and I hope I will get there in time before it melts!...
Updated January, 2014
The first thing people ask me is, How much does a trip to Paris cost? Here's my breakdown of what you may be spending on your dream trip to the City of Light.
Plane Tickets
Mid January to March tends to be the cheapest time to fly to Paris. Summer and Fall are the most expensive!
First Class/Business Class: Roundtrip tickets can run anywhere from $4,500 to $9,000 depending upon how far in advance you purchase them.
Economy: Flights from the U.S. can range between $500-$1200 depending upon your city of departure.
Bar de la Croix-Rouge Christmastime at Bar de la Croix-Rouge is a festive and fun place for locals and tourists alike. It is one of the few places open early in the morning where you can sit and have a pleasant cup of coffee before the...
The window of Davoli at the Rue Cler Market shows yummy options for gift-giving this season. Margo is a frequent guest blogger for Weekend In Paris. Besides being a knowledgable Francophile, she is an Independent Publishing Professional based out of Newport, Rhode Island. She is an...