Paris

  • Wandering Paris: A Walking Guide to the Latin Quarter | Adventures with Shelby
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    Wandering Paris: A Walking Guide to the Latin Quarter

    In my recent post on the top highlights of Paris for first-time visitors, I included the Latin Quarter as a must-see neighborhood. It’s my favorite part of the city, and one of the best places in Paris to simply wander. I’m a little biased since this is where I lived during my first study abroad in Paris, but the Latin Quarter perfectly blends historic landmarks, cozy cafΓ©s, bookshops, and lively streets that feel made for exploring on foot. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. In this walking guide, we’ll explore the 5th and 6th arrondissements and follow a route through…

  • Beyond the Louvre: Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums in Paris
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    Beyond the Louvre: Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums in Paris

    In my previous post, I shared some of the most iconic Paris museums for first-time visitors. However, Paris has so many amazing museums! If you’re looking for a quieter museum or have more time to explore the city, these are my favorite off-the-beaten-path museums. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. If you’re planning a trip, check out myΒ hotel recommendationsΒ for best neighborhoods to stay in the City of Light! MusΓ©e Marmottan Monet Closest Metro: La Muette (Line 9) If you’ve read my other posts, it’s pretty obvious that I’m a big Claude Monet fan! I had not heard of this museum…

  • Paris for First-Timers: The Essential Museum Guide
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    Paris for First-Timers: The Essential Museums

    If you’re planning your first trip to Paris, you’ve likely already heard about the city’s iconic landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the charming streets of Montmartre. In my previous post about the top Paris highlights you can’t miss, I shared some of the city’s most essential sights and neighborhoods for first-time visitors. But no visit to Paris would be complete without experiencing its incredible museums. Home to world-famous masterpieces and stunning historic buildings, Paris offers some of the best museum experiences in the world. This guide focuses on the essential museums every first-time visitor should consider, including the legendary Louvre Museum, the Impressionist treasures of MusΓ©e d’Orsay, the peaceful…

  • Paris for First-Timers: Top Highlights You Can’t Miss
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    Paris for First-Timers: Top Highlights You Can’t Miss

    Paris is one of those cities that feels impossible to capture or describe adequately. There’s so much to see, experience, and fall in love with! This will be the first part of a series where I’ll share some of my favorite highlights of the City of Light. Much of my early twenties was spent falling in love with Paris and trying to find any excuse I could to return! I spent a summer there for a study abroad program and immediately found an exchange program to return a few months later. While I spent more time living in the north of France working with the TAPIF program, Paris has always…

  • Day Trip from Paris: Monet's Gardens in Giverny, France | Adventures with Shelby
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    Day Trip from Paris: Visiting Monet’s Gardens in Giverny

    Just outside of Paris, the village of Giverny feels like stepping into a painting. Home to Claude Monet’s famous gardens, this charming destination is one of the most beautiful and easiest day trips you can take from the city. It’s especially beautiful in spring, when the flowers are in full bloom. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. When my family came to visit me during my semester in Paris as an exchange student, I mapped out a whole week of sightseeing and a couple of day trips! If you’re planning your stay in Paris, check out my hotel recommendations. Giverny…

  • Paris, France | Adventures with Shelby
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    Top 5 Best Cityscape Views of Paris, France

    One of my favorite parts of visiting a city is to find that picture perfect view from a higher perspective.Β  Paris offers several different stunning cityscape views – from the Eiffel Tower itself to Sacre Coeur in Montmartre.Β  Below are my top 5 favorite views of Paris, with a little bonus pick.Β  πŸ™‚ This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Β  If you’re planning a trip, check out my hotel recommendations for best neighborhoods to stay in the City of Light! View from Eiffel Tower One of the most well-known attractions in Paris is, of course, the Eiffel Tower!Β  This is the…

  • Holiday Magic in Paris: Experiencing the City of Lights at Christmas
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    Holiday Magic in Paris: Experiencing the City of Lights at Christmas

    I recently posted about Paris in the fall.Β  However, Paris is especially magical at Christmas-time. Β By mid-November, Paris is completely decked out for the holidays. The city is covered in lights and decorations, everywhere you go!Β  There is a ton to do in the City of Light near the holidays.Β  Here are some of my favorites: Galeries Lafayette As if Galeries Lafayettes wasn’t already stunning enough, every year it has a new Christmas Tree design. Β The year I spent Christmas in Paris, the tree was made out of recycled paper! Β The interactive window displays were all made with the recycled materials theme. Β The tree was very intricate, with polar bears…

  • Paris, France in the Fall | Adventures with Shelby
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    I Love Paris in the Fall: Three Best Autumn Activities

    I love Paris in the springtime.I love Paris in the fall.I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles,I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles. My Grandfather used to sing me this song and replace Paris with Shelby. πŸ™‚ Just as the song says, I love Paris all times of the year! It is my absolute favorite city. Until my teaching assignment, I had only visited Paris during the other three seasons of the year. Exploring Paris in the Fall with the beautiful changing leaves is something else entirely! Autumn provides great weather for exploring the city on foot (with a jacket of course), with significantly less tourists…