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I’ve been writing about Paris and France since 2013: where to stay, what to see, where to eat, and how to explore. All in one place, and all free.
Free travel guides since 2013 · no tourist traps
Hotels and apartments that are actually worth the money.
Skip-the-line tickets and detailed walking routes.
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The guides that will help you plan the perfect trip to Paris.
Hotels in Paris
A short list of hotels I’ve checked out myself, from charming boutique hotels in the Marais to a touch of luxury, at prices that make sense.
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Vacation rentals
Apartments in the best and safest neighborhoods, from a studio near the Seine to roomy family apartments. Experience Paris like a local.
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Attraction tickets
Why waste precious time standing in line? Book ahead for the busiest sights, like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, and make every minute in the city count.
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Show tickets
An unforgettable night out in the City of Light, from legendary cabarets like the Moulin Rouge to breathtaking jazz and opera.
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Itineraries
Ready-made routes that bring order to your days, from a romantic stroll through Montmartre to hidden corners only locals know.
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Restaurants I recommend
A restaurant guide based on countless excellent meals (somebody had to eat them), from authentic French bistros to pâtisseries worth the detour, and no tourist traps.
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There’s a lot more to France than Paris. Pick a region on the map and discover its routes, towns and hidden gems.
The Francophile’s toolkit
I’ve gathered the most reliable sites for booking hotels, attraction tickets, car rentals and more in one place. They’re the same ones I use myself, so you can book your trip with confidence and without surprises.
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What travelers say
Over the years I’ve helped hundreds of travelers plan their dream trip to France. Here’s what they have to say.
A taste of French culture
Do you love French culture and the French language as much as you love traveling in France? I have two things for you: good stories about French history and culture, and a way to finally start speaking French.
French culture
Journeys into the history, the art and the juicier stories of France. Articles that will make you fall in love with France a little more.
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Learn French
Ready to finally start speaking French? A smart, fun daily method that adapts to you. A few minutes a day, and you’re on your way to the language of the City of Light.
Start speaking French »Who is the Francophile?
Nice to meet you! My name is Zvi Chazanov, but everyone calls me the Francophile. I’ve been in love with France since I was 8. I hold a degree in French culture from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in 2013 I founded Francophiles Anonymous, where I share my love of France and its culture, and everything I know about it (with some help from other experts).
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