My name is Phil Chavanne, I'm a French national residing in the Tampa bay area. I lived 30 years in Paris, and I know the French capital throughout. I still travel to Paris every 6-8 weeks, both for business reasons and leisure.
I am the Senior Editor of 2 city guides on Paris: www.Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com (maintained in the English language) and www.Parismooz.com (maintained in the Japanese language).
Are the mentions "2 star" and "3 star" hotel on travel
websites reliable? Should you rely on the French rating system? Written by the Senior Editor of a renown Paris guide, this article clears up the issue, and suggests 4 proven steps to increase your odds to pick the right hotel.
Have you gotten scared by the media reporting on the recent events in Paris? Phil almost did, but he knows better than just listening to the hubbub. Check with him whats the real story on these events, and if they really should hinder you from traveling to Paris.
Going to Paris? Sooner or later you may. Once there, steer clear of the typical Parisian landmarks. Follow in the footsteps of Phil, the Senior Editor of a well-known Paris travel guide. Take a peek at out-of-sight places few outsiders know. Amazement guaranteed.
When you stay in Paris for a short while, eating out at a decent, reasonably priced restaurant may become a silly game of trial and error. In this new series of articles, I will recommend several places no traveler will ever regret having tried out!
Eating out right in Paris: in this second installment of my new series of articles, I introduce you to Tante Alice, a fine restaurant which deserves a place in the pantheon of French provincial cuisine. Yummy!
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