Top 6 Mesmerizing Spots in Paris
Paris is like a fairytale town that will mesmerize you, whether the sun is shining on breezy cafes or fog wraps around Notre Dame Cathedral on the Seine River. Perhaps, just one look at the Eiffel Tower will get you started on your Parisian adventure – stroll around...
A ‘fake’ Paris you can see in China
(CNN) — "We'll always have Paris," says Rick in cinematic classic "Casablanca" -- but what if Paris was replicated thousands of miles across the globe, in China?That's the premise of Tianducheng -- an unassuming suburb of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou that also...
Why spring is the best time to visit Paris
Paris (CNN) — You know it's spring in Paris when the after-work picnics begin popping up along the Canal Saint Martin.There's still a chill in the air of northern France and darkness descends before the wine is finished, but after a dark, rainy winter cooped up in...
The world’s most beautiful floral hotels
(CNN) — If you love flowers while you travel, you don't have to go outside to enjoy nature's beautiful. Just check into one of these hotels, from Mumbai to Manhattan to Monaco, for some of the world's most elegant and opulent floral displays all year round. These 11...
Hotel Lutetia in Paris reopens after $234M refurbishment
(CNN) — For the past century the Art Nouveau Hotel Lutetia has been a Paris icon, known as much for its popularity with artists as its unusual Left Bank location.Now, after closing its doors for a four-year, €200 million (roughly $234 million) refurbishment, the...
Louvre launches Beyonce and Jay-Z tour
(CNN) — Want to spend an afternoon following in the footsteps of Beyoncé and Jay Z?In the striking video, filmed on location in the Paris museum, celebrated works of art including the "Mona Lisa" form the backdrop of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's first musical collaboration as...
O’Naturel, Paris’ first naked restaurant, to close
(CNN) — The first nudist restaurant in Paris is set to close after just over year of serving classic French dishes to diners in the buff. O'Naturel, in the French capital's 12th district, will close on February 16, according to a Facebook post from the owners. Twins...
Private tour of Louvre in Paris will set you back $34,000
(CNN) — Imagine being inside the Louvre, the world's largest and most popular museum, with no other tourist in sight. Instead of being one of 10.2 million people per year clamoring for a front-and-center view of Leonardo DaVinci's "Mona Lisa," the institution's -- and...
Bouillon restaurants of Paris serve retro French classics at bargain prices
Paris (CNN) — A peal of high-pitched laughter rises sharply above the din of restaurant chatter from a table of three older French women -- likely friends, perhaps sisters -- who have just shared a moment of mirth over empty, chocolate-stained dessert plates.A few...
Eiffel Tower zip line lets you take a ride from the second floor
(CNN) — A trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower has long been one of the highlights of any visit to Paris, despite the crowds. But a temporary attraction is allowing visitors the chance to experience the iconic landmark in an even more thrilling way.French mineral water...
Domaine de Chantilly: Paris’ alternative to Versailles
There's an on-site mansion, sprawling André Le Nôtre-designed gardens, Michelin-starred gastronomy and a five-star hotel.But, crucially, no sea of tourists.In recent years, city-weary Parisians in the know -- and in the money -- have been escaping to the Domaine de...
Eiffel Tower guide: What you need to know before you go
Eiffel Tower guide: What you need to know before you go
10 best French restaurants in Paris for authentique cuisine Française
(CNN) — Down-market food trucks and pop-up restaurants have invaded Paris just like other cities around the world. But when looking for the best French restaurants in Paris, we want the kind of classic tables that make French dining a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Item.To...