No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the historic Montmartre area. Wander through the narrow winding alleyways and cobblestone streets, visit the petite squares, see the quirky street art, ponder life in little parks and see the most glorious views of Paris. Many people see Montmartre as a walk up the steps to the Basilica, pop around the corner to the Place du Tertre (the famed Montmartrois square now occupied by tourist-oriented artists) and maybe ...

Paris is still one of my favourite cities in the world. The Eiffel Tower has beguiled me since as long as I can remember - from pictures to statues to my little gold charm. Paris is a city full of culture and history and has a way of captivating you with its wide boulevards and beautiful buildings. And then there is the food....think boulangerie, brasserie, patisserie and those wonderful little cafes where you can sit with a cup of tea and feel perfectly at hom...

This is one of those hidden gems that you hear about, have to go searching for and are so glad you did!! In a city crammed with must-see attractions it was fantastic to just take some time out to explore the little known (to tourists) Promenade Plantée - Coulée verte (green course). We opted to start at the Jardin Charles Peguy end which is at ground level and is rather low-key. Caught the Metro to Porte Doree station and had about a 10 minute walk via Av...

Ghastly 4.30 start. Great group of people. White cliffs of Dover not so white at the moment due to volcanic ash. Journey through French countryside in great anticipation of arriving in Paris. Totally speechless.....its all so surreal after waiting so long to get here. Actually cried when the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, starting with the glittering fairy lights. Saw all the wonderful sights that Paris is renown for but the Eiffel Tower still holds a specia...