Planning a trip to France?Let me help (it’s free)
Nice to meet you! I’m Zvi, the Francophile. I’ve been to France more than 30 times, and since 2013 I’ve been writing about France and its culture and helping people plan the perfect trip.
What are you looking for?
Six gateways to everything on the site. Pick a card and get started.
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Hotels in Paris
Hotels I’ve checked myself, by arrondissement and budget, including the ones I’ve slept in
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Vacation rentals
Apartments from a host I know personally, including the ones I’ve stayed in
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Attraction tickets
The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles and Disneyland: prices, who gets in free and how to skip the line
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Walking itineraries
Detailed routes through the arrondissements of Paris, stop by stop, with a map
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Shows and cabarets
The Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin and the other cabarets of Paris, with tickets
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Want a ready-made route for Paris?
My walking itineraries take you through Paris neighborhood by neighborhood, with a map and every stop along the way.
- Completely free
- Stop by stop, with the story behind every address
- A map for every route
Don’t miss these in Paris
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The Eiffel Tower
Tickets, hours and a tip for the second floor
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The Louvre
What to see in 3 hours and how to skip the line
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The Palace of Versailles
A full day outside Paris, gardens included
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Disneyland Paris
Tickets, hotels and what suits each age
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The Arc de Triomphe
The best view of Paris, and free under 18
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The Musée d’Orsay
The Impressionists, in a former train station
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Seine river cruises
Which company, where the boats leave from and when
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Hop-on hop-off buses
Is it worth it, and which line to choose
New on the site
The Married Life of the Duchesse d’Orléans
How did the Duchesse d'Orléans react when she first saw her homosexual husband, and what was their marriage really like?
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Where else in France?
Regions I’ve traveled through, with routes, towns and hotels I’ve checked myself. Click a region on the map or in the list.
Nice to meet you, I’m Zvi, the Francophile
I’ve been in love with France since I was 8. In 2013 I founded Francophiles Anonymous to write the guides I wished I’d had on my own trips: what’s really worth seeing, where to stay and where to eat.
- Two degrees, in French culture and in international relations
- Secretary of the Napoleon Heritage Center, the Israeli branch of the International Napoleonic Society
- Guest writers and experts write alongside me, such as Dr. Orna Lieberman, Yoel Thamanlis and Ruti Shimoni
What travelers say
4.9 · All the reviews on Google →“We just got back from a vacation in Brittany, Normandy and Paris. We used the site and its articles, in Paris and beyond, and it really felt like having our own private guide.”
“We’ve traveled around Paris several times with the itineraries on the site. We booked a hotel from the site’s recommendations and were very happy with it. I highly recommend using the site to plan your trip.”
“Thanks to Zvi, I’ve been to Paris 6 times already, and I’m already looking forward to the next visit. I save all the articles, and before each trip I plan a route based on a few of them. Really easy and convenient.”
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The Francophile’s toolkit
The sites I book through myself. You pay the same price, and I earn a small commission. It’s the way to say thanks
Show me the toolkit →Frequently asked questions
Is the site free?
Yes. Everything on the site is free. When you book a hotel or a ticket through my links, you pay exactly the same price, and I earn a small commission that lets me keep writing.
Who writes the site?
I do, Zvi Chazanov. Since 2013 I’ve been writing about Paris and France: where to stay, attractions, walking routes and restaurants. I also give talks on French history and culture.
Which regions of France does the site cover?
Besides Paris: Normandy, the Loire Valley, Provence, Alsace, Burgundy, Île-de-France, Brittany, Lyon, the French Alps, Bordeaux and the Dordogne.
Can I ask a question before my trip?
Yes. Write to me through the contact page or by email at info@francophilesanonymes.com, and I’ll do my best to help.
A question before your trip?
Nothing makes me happier than hearing from readers. Write to me with a question, a request, or just some feedback.