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How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night.  Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has…

The Best Croissants in Paris (Sorry, Crookie Fans)

No matter how they’re eaten—plain, dipped in coffee, slathered with jam or chocolate spread, stuffed with ham and melted cheese—croissants are an integral part of a French breakfast (or afternoon snack). You’ll know a croissant has been made the right way when it has a flaky outer case; light, buttery, yet squidgy innards; and the…

The Most Beautiful Churches in Paris

Novembrer 16, 2022 Badly damaged by fire in 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen in time for the city's turn hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024, French government officials insist. But even with its most famous church out of commission, Paris remains an unrivaled locus of sacred splendors. Any doubts about that will be…

The Best Cheap Hotels in Paris for 2024

February 14, 2023 To afford a stay in Paris, you don’t need a trust fund or stock options. The 10 budget-friendly lodgings that follow may not be known for their chic décor and high thread counts, but all are clean, comfortable, and, most important, not likely to leave you with insufficient funds to try out…