Excursions from the City of Lights provide plenty of inspiration. Our guide on the best Paris day trips gives an insider's look at what to do and how to get there.

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9 Day Trips From Paris When You Need to Escape the City

These Airbnb apartments provide perfect bases for exploring the trendy neighbourhood of Le Marais and the rest of Paris’s diverse areas.

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The 8 Best Airbnbs in Le Marais, Paris

From small boutiques selling handmade fashion to quirky spaces peddling unusual designs, these are the best independent businesses in Paris.

A Guide to Paris’s Best Independent Shops and Businesses

Paris is home to some of the most elegant places to stay in the world. From rustic furnishings to more regal, plush interiors, here’s our pick of the best Airbnbs in Paris.

The 6 Best Airbnbs in Paris

Brittany’s coastline is packed with historic sites worth visiting. Here are nine beautiful locations to add to your travel list.

9 Stunning Places That Will Make You Want To Visit Brittany

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Beacon for architecture. Capital of haute couture. Epicentre of culinary excellence. Paris sits at the cutting edge of culture: for every world-renowned museum, big-name fashion house and Michelin-star restaurant, there’s a contemporary art gallery, an up-and-coming designer boutique and an innovative young restaurateur doing things very differently.

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Newsflash: France’s capital is popular. Overcrowded tourist hotspots are still worth visiting if you’re smart about it, but there are some worthwhile alternatives. Take the Mona Lisa: it might be the most famous painting in the world, but the Louvre has 35,000 artworks worth seeing that aren’t blocked by selfie sticks. And while the Champs-Élysées is beautiful, these days it’s your standard high street – complete with a McDonald’s. Instead, try Rue de Marseille and the nearby Canal Saint-Martin, an area popular with young Parisians for its bars, boutiques and concept stores.
Another lively, under-the-radar area is Porte de Clignancourt, with its large flea market and fantastic views of the Sacré-Cœur. Of course, there are some quintessentially Parisian experiences that’ll never get old: a stroll along the Seine, a trip up the Eiffel Tower (try a ‘stairs and lift’ ticket) and settling down with a bottle of wine and steak frites at one of the City of Love’s many brasseries.

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Read our guide to discover great brunch and breakfast choices in the picturesque city of Heidelberg.

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Heidelberg

The 5 Best Brunch and Late Breakfast Spots in Heidelberg

Heidelberg is the paragon of a dreamy city. From hilltops to ancient ruins and waterfront parks, here are the most romantic spots in the city.

The Most Romantic Spots in Heidelberg

In the weeks before Christmas, cities around Heidelberg draw visitors to their town centres for their Christmas markets. Here are seven of the best.

The Best Christmas Markets in and Around Heidelberg

Heidelberg is full of medieval treasures and history that once fascinated Goethe and Mark Twain. Here’s our guide to spending 24 hours in the city.

How to Spend 24 Hours in Heidelberg, Germany

Read our guide to discover dynamic bars that guarantee authentic German nightlife entertainment in the historic city of Heidelberg.

The Best Bars In Heidelberg, Germany

A fantastically historical city, Heidelberg has lots of incredible museums for every interest, from archaeology to mineralogy. See for yourself in our list...!

The 6 Must-Visit Museums in Heidelberg

Quaint historic villages, ancient remains of the Roman Empire and medieval castles - here are seven day trips to take from Heidelberg.

The Best Day Trips from Heidelberg

Sightseeing is only half of the fun when it comes to a city trip and Heidelberg's restaurant scene is sure to surprise with its  variety of delicious local specialities.

7 Foods You Need to Try When You're in Heidelberg

Add to your holiday in Heidelberg by taking side trips to these wonderful locations nearby. 

The Best Day Trips from Heidelberg, Germany

Looking to enhance your Heidelberg holiday? Take your pick of these easy short getaways spanning four countries. 

The Best Weekend Trips From Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg, Germany is a gorgeous town of medieval and Baroque architecture, and its cuisine is equally impressive. Here are the best restaurants to try in Heidelberg.

The Best Restaurants In Heidelberg, Germany

Roman relics, Baroque architecture, a river cruise and castles for days: the region around Heidelberg offers a myriad of things to do on a day trip. Read on for our list of the best. 

Discover some of the most interesting Heidelberg hot-spots that this enchanting German city has to offer.

The Top Things To Do And See in Heidelberg, Germany

Planning a trip to Heidelberg? Then check out our list of nine fantastic and totally offbeat things to do when in town. 

9 Unique and Unusual Things to See and Do in Heidelberg, Germany

There's a lot to avoid in Paris' five biggest tourist traps but there are many great restaurants, museums, and hidden parks to discover there, too.

A Guide to Paris' Tourist Traps and How to Avoid Them

Here's our pick of the best boutique hotels with unique, original features alongside prime locations in some of Paris’s most vibrant districts.

The 6 Best Boutique Hotels in Paris

The best way to meet like-minded travelers in Paris is to stay in a hostel, which also helps you dramatically cut down on expenses. Here are the 7 best hostels in Paris. 

The 7 Best Hostels in Paris, France

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