A Paris Vacation Beyond the Ordinary

Paris. What more can be said about the beautifulLaurent and Ledoyen scattered throughout, you
City of Light? We all know about its romanticcould easily lose an entire day enjoying the
atmosphere and countless museums and galleriesambiance of this one-of-kind avenue.
that will sweep you away to another time andAlthough history-buffs will be hard-pressed to find
place. But around every corner and along its granda city with more amazing museums (consider the
boulevards, there is a Paris that is specificallyMusée Jacquemart-André, the
tailored towards your interests, preferences, andMusée d'Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou
curiosity; and all you need to do is wander itsafter the Louvre) at its beck and call, there is
streets to discover what you have been missingmore to Paris' past than strolling down a corridor
all this time.and looking at your 180th oil painting. By resisting
While you so desperately want to discover thethe pull of the French Impressionists and making
hidden treasures of this city, if it is your first visittime for the cobbled and historic streets of
there are a couple of sights that absolutely haveMontmarte and the picturesque Latin Quarter,
to be at the top of your itinerary. Of course,which rests over the Seine, you can create a
standing beneath the Eiffel Tower and riding up tomore personal and memorable experience than all
its landings for the breathtaking, panoramic viewsof the museums combined. Exploring hidden
is bound to be your first adventure, while thealleyways and wandering without a final
Louvre and its spectacular art collection, completedestination, you can discover history, beauty, and
with the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, willsomething special to only you, all while getting a
probably be a close second. Other classiclittle lost in the process.
favorites that will definitely occupy your firstWhile it is easy to only think of all of the
couple of days in the city include Notre-Dame, theexcitement you plan to pursue during the day, the
Arc de Triomphe, and the Basilique duCity of Light certainly lives up to its name when
Sacre-Coeur.night falls on its charming streets. The first couple
After wandering the Louvre for hours or soakingof days during your trip you may be exhausted
in the unparalleled beauty of Notre-Dame, yourfrom hitting up all the popular attractions, but
senses are bound to be overloaded, downrightafter you have gotten into the groove of your
exhausted, and in need of less demanding pursuits.own getaway, be sure to spend a few evenings
Although this is most likely in complete contrast toliving it up with the Parisians. With the high quality
what you imagined before arrival-trekking fromand quantity of bars, nightclubs, music halls, wine
one sight to another, checking off dozens ofbars, jazz dives, and cabarets, there is bound to
attractions from your must-see list seemed sobe at least a couple of places that suit your taste.
reasonable back then-this weary feeling as actuallyNow that you have your days and evenings
for the best since now you can truly experiencestuffed to the gills with entertainment, you need
Paris instead of having it rush by as you hit upto find somewhere to rest your weary head
attraction after attraction. So what then shouldafter a long day in Paris. Beyond your typical
you do for the ultimate Paris vacation? Quitehotel, one excellent option that offers all the
possibly less than you ever imagined…luxuries of home and proximity to all your
Depending on your particular interests, there is afavorite attractions is a Paris apartment rental.
touristy Paris, a historical Paris, a laid-back Paris,While other accommodations are simply a place
and a fashionable Paris to ensure that you havewhere you can rejuvenate your body before
the most memorable and enjoyable vacationanother day in the city, Paris vacation rentals
possible. Shoppers and tourists alike will appreciatesurround you with amazing views and feature a
the elegance of one of the world's most famouscozy, lived-in atmosphere that makes you feel
promenades, the Champs-Élysées,welcome in the city the moment you arrive. Even
where they can dine on exquisite cuisine, shop toif Paris isn't exactly off the beaten path, you can
their heart's content, and relax in a café andmake this trip more personalized than you ever
simply watch the endless parade of people downimagined by selecting a vacation rental that
its cobblestone street. With the Arc de Triompheperfectly meets all of your individual needs.
at one end and historic restaurants such as