Paris Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. Planning the perfect destination wedding

    09 February 2012

    Wedding gowns that cost more than a new car. Cheesy 1980s cover bands. Bland chicken dinners. Snarling mother-in-laws demanding you...

    Read more

  2. Where to stay in Paris

    01 February 2012

    table,th,td {border: 1px solid #999;} th,td {padding: 5px;}Paris is a very compact city,...

    Read more

  3. Globetrotting for chocoholics

    19 January 2012

    Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this non-stop choc-focused tour of the planet.Flanders, BelgiumBelgians love chocolate...

    Read more

  4. Retail therapy: top tips for shopping in the Paris sales

    11 January 2012

    That wild frenzy of retail-therapy madness called the January sales has kicked off in Paris. Shopping in the city is...

    Read more

  5. A dream trip for movie lovers

    01 December 2011

    Travel, done right, feels like you’re starring in your own film. Close your eyes in Prague and a stroll along...

    Read more

  6. The world’s finest freebies

    30 November 2011

    It sounds too good to be true – but these top-class experiences wonʼt cost you a penny. From bike trips...

    Read more

  7. Top 20 free attractions in Paris

    22 November 2011

    City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise…Paris has many different guises. And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes...

    Read more

  8. How to travel like a kid

    07 October 2011

    When thinking about travelling with children, as adults we tend to focus on one angle: how do we...

    Read more

  9. Hidden flavours of Paris

    20 September 2011

    In this excerpt from the June 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine, our food experts lead you to the French...

    Read more

  10. Best ways to see Europe

    20 September 2011

    Four wheels, two wheels, ferry or foot – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you...

    Read more

  11. 10 essential stops for Europe first-timers

    20 September 2011

    We’ve come a long way since the emergence of the 17th-century ‘Grand Tour,’ when the wealthy (mostly Brits) finished their...

    Read more

  12. Fangtastic! The world’s best vampire-spotting locations.

    09 August 2011

    Vampires and their stories seem to be enjoying an eternal renaissance in contemporary fiction and film. Anne Rice’s Interview with...

    Read more

  13. Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world

    02 August 2011

    Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys.Copper Canyon Railway, MexicoThe...

    Read more

  14. Naughty or nice: travel by the deadly sins – and virtues!

    27 June 2011

    We’ve all got our own motivations for traveling, so why not the 7 deadly sins? Here are our pick of...

    Read more

  15. Top 18 experiences in France

    16 June 2011

    France is all about world-class art and architecture, Roman temples and Renaissance châteaux, iconic landmarks known the world over, and rising...

    Read more

  16. A perfect day in Paris

    26 May 2011

    Paris has more recognisable monuments than any other city in the world, but its tree-shaded boulevards, romantic bridges illuminated by...

    Read more

  17. The world’s most iconic human-made structures

    24 May 2011

    The world is full of incredible buildings, but what about those that have become truly iconic, the instantly recognisable ones...

    Read more

  18. Top 10 best value destinations for 2011

    15 May 2011

    Worried that the economy might put a crimp in your travel plans next year? Never fear: travel doesn’t have to...

    Read more

  19. Should you see or skip Europe’s top icons?

    10 May 2011

    Europe is filled with landmarks that need no introduction. Often they’re destination-makers in themselves. At other times, the hassle and...

    Read more

  20. Europe’s 8 best night trains

    10 May 2011

    The midnight thump and clunk of railway carriages being uncoupled and shunted in a station somewhere in central Europe is...

    Read more

  21. 10 most beautiful places in the world to wake up in

    08 April 2011

    This content was specially produced by Lonely Planet for Hyatt.Even if you’re not a morning person, opening your eyes in...

    Read more

  22. Touring Paris’ historic cemeteries

    30 March 2011

    Paris is a city known for its colourful locals and decorative arts – a traveller can find some of the...

    Read more

  23. Paris in the springtime

    18 March 2011

    Paris is an old favourite, but that doesn’t take away from its charm. Whether you’re a first-timer or are back...

    Read more

  24. Hotels where famous people have died

    12 March 2011

    In 18th century Britain it became fashionable to be melancholic, particularly in cemeteries. It became so popular some graveyards even...

    Read more

Things to do