Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid 1800s to the 1st World War.  The Orsay is covered by the Museum Pass; closed Mondays & crowded on Tuesdays...

This well-known store sells cooking equipment.

Just south & east of the Eiffel Tower, stroll Rue Cler, between Rue de la Motte Picquet & Rue de Grenelle.  This cobblestoned street is ecclectic, with chocolate, cheese, wine & meat shops

  For the most wonderful views try to be on the tower (second level is just perfect) at the time of sunset. You'll be able to see for miles and have the opportunity to shoot beautiful photos. Should...

Although Parisians cannot agree whether this innovative architectural creation is a masterpiece or a monstrosity, this center of performance and exhibition has become one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.

For women only

Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but has regained prominence.

A World in a Pan is a small cooking school located in a real Parisian appartment in the very posh and residential 16th arrondissement. Led by nomad chef Laura Neulat, classes are usually quite small...

visited this park february 2009 with  children ages 10 and 8.  stayed in the Newport hotel which needs urgent repairs. The bathroom cabinets were broken and the entire room had a very shabby (not...

Honey as well as honey and beeswax products are the buzz at this specialty shop.

Marguerite'€™s Paris cooking school offers half-day programs in English featuring a market visit, a hands-on cooking course, and a gourmet lunch in a renovated 19th century farm house. With Marguerite's Cheerful Cooking Lessons, English speaking Paris visitors can learn how to impress their friends with original and easy-to-prepare French recipes.

To learn more about the the Ritz Escoffier School, here is the website http://www.RitzEs...

These boat tours down the River Seine, complete with historical commentary, depart from the Eiffel Tower.

For an alternative view of Paris, take the hour-long tour that is offered of the 1,300 miles that make up the Parisian sewer system.

This huge park on the western side of the city is filled with interesting activities and restaurants.

This complex of various cafés and food counters is a haven for food lovers.

This famous cooking school, established over 100 years ago, has a growing international reputation.