Paris Things to Do

Those in Paris are probably having quite the experience right now as millions of citizens and visitors alike have hit the streets to celebrate the election of their new president, François Hollande. He beat out incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy by just a few percent, yet the victory was decisive and sparked the celebrations which speak volumes about France’s continuing pride in their nation.In the ever-historical Bastille Square, people climbed upon the July Column and stood close together with looks of happiness on their faces.

A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without spending some time sampling the famous breads and pastries. The Behind the Scenes of a Boulangerie : French Bakery Tour in Paris shows you how your favorite French baked goods are made AND you get to take some with you! This month, one lucky winner will win tickets for this delicious food tour–read on to find out how to enter!

It would be a big mistake to think of the Louvre as only a storehouse for the past. Although the collection is an historic one and is set in the magnificent ex-palace building which has been an art museum since the late 18th century, contemporary directors of the museum have their feet firmly planted in the 21st century as shown by the new Islamic wing due to open in summer 2012.

Finally a dream has come true – Paris now has a bar for sleeping. That might sound lame – and many people have scoffed – but I think it’s genius.

Where better to sample festive specialty foods than Paris? Go on a seasonal culinary adventure through the capital of gourmet food on the Small-Group Gourmet Christmas Tour of Paris. Enjoy samples, shop for gifts and more on this intimate small-group tour!

If you want to see all the world-famous sights that Paris has to offer in one fun-packed tour, the Paris City Segway Tour is your best bet. A Segway tour is a fun, easy and economical way to soak up all this beautiful city has to show. To enter to win two free tickets to a Paris City Segway Tour:

Paris is a city so rich in tradition and history that it can be easy to miss the contemporary cultural scene. Make sure you don’t overlook the emerging and talented young artists whose work is on display at the Slick Contemporary Art Fair, which runs from 20-23rd October in 2011. Located in a 2000-square-metre marquee on the Esplanade between the wonderful Palais de Tokyo and the Museum of Modern Art, Slick will show thousands of new artworks with everything from painting and sculpture to new media and video installations.

HURRY! On sale for 3 days only! Book a Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Ticket and Small-Group Tour at a 50% discount! For this limited time only, you can save 50% on ALL Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small-Group Tour dates. This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by September 29 to save 50%. This exclusive offer is available on ALL departure times and every scheduled departure date between now and March 31, 2012.