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Last year, we took our family of four to Paris for spring break, and my kids enjoyed the city in ways I could not have imagined. Here were our five favorite family-friendly attractions: Eiffel Tower 1. Eiffel Tower (Le Tour Eiffel) I am not sure a trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this iconic landmark. We arrived just about dusk, and to my surprise, my kids insisted on walking up, rather than taking the lift. It was a great adventure, one they still talk about today. Night fell as we made our way to the top and we enjoyed the lights of Paris below. And as we departed the Eiffel ...[more »]

I am traveling to Paris next spring to celebrate a major birthday, and my entire trip is about eating and experiencing French food. As I was thinking about the itinerary, the more special, local food I discovered, the happier I became! Here are my top 5 must-dos in Paris for my perfect Paris food adventure: French Brasserie 1. Bread I am going to find good bread, and then I am going to eat that good bread! Along the way, I hope to learn the difference between a baguette, a boule and a mini-pave. I also plan to spend time discovering the joys of viennoiseries, which are pastries made with l...[more »]