With a now-ironic name reflecting its original origins, "The Swamp" isn't a terribly appealing moniker - however, Le Marais has grown to become one of Paris' most appealing neighborhoods and you'll definitely want to spend at least half a day exploring its medieval streets on your next trip to the City of Lights.

Thinking of visiting the most beautiful chapel in all of Paris on your next trip to France? Check out these quick and easy tips before your trip to Sainte-Chapelle! 

Feeling intimidated by French fashion? If you're wondering what to pack for Paris, check out my easy tips on the staples you do not want to forget. 

Wanting to see France without having to rent a car? Check out these helpful tips and a list of cities that can be explored exclusively using public transit! 

An incredibly easy day trip from Paris, Chartres is a gorgeous small "chocolate box" town, with the feel of the French countryside.

Planning a trip to France? Use these simple tricks and your manners will surely impress even the Parisians!

Nestled in the often-disputed Alsace Lorraine, the unparalleled city of Strasbourg is the perfect blend of French glamour and German style. Home to the European Parliament, it's a bustling city that hasn't lost its quaint charm.

Overflowing with enticing options at every turn, La Rive Gauche, including the historic students' stomping grounds, is now a salubrious mix of great tourist attractions, lovely shopping, and nice restaurants. Wondering how to spend your time and where to eat when you're visiting the Eiffel Tower, Place des Invalides, and the Musee Rodin? Check out my suggestions! 

The newest, and nicest, addition to Hilton's  Curio Collection in Paris is a stone's throw from the Seine, the Champs Elysees, and some of the most prestigious shopping in the city. Wondering how the major renovation turned out? Should you make it your home base in the City of Lights? 

Considering visiting the resting place of as many as a million Parisians, now one of the most visited cemeteries in the world? Established in 1804, the cemetery was named for the confessor to Louis VIX, the Sun King, Pere (Father) de la Chaise, who lived on the site where the chapel now sits. Check out these tips before you stop by!