Can someone say BUCKET LIST??? OMG!!!! This was a bucket list item I never knew I wanted or needed…read more In searching for things to do during my trip, I saw this balloon ride over the city. We purchased the Go City Pass and this was one of the included excursions. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something I wanted and needed to experience. We tried for several days to go on the ride. However, the weather didn't permit it. The balloon only flies when it's not too windy and the weather is appropriate. Well, finally on the 4th day, we got lucky! I checked the website and it said the balloon was flying! Imagine my sheer and utter excitement!!!! We hurriedly got dressed and headed over to Ballon de Paris. When I tell y'all we got super lucky, that's an understatement. As soon as our ride was over, they closed it for the remainder of the day due to wind. Bummer for those who were in line after us :-( Anyway, the ride itself was simply amazing. Hailing itself as the largest tethered balloon in the world, the electric winch hoisted us up almost 500 feet in the air. Wow! What amazing views of Paris. With the Eiffel Tower on our backs and the Seine River under our feet, who could ask for a more glorious experience? Bucket list item checked . This excursion costs about 20 euros or $21.64 US for adults, 15 euros for kids 3-11 and free under 3. It operates from 9am-5pm daily. However, you must constantly check before arriving to see if the balloon is flying. The website is updated in real time throughout the day.

This review is specifically for Le Ballon Generali. This is a tethered hot air balloon that you can…read morebuy time on to see wonderful sights in Paris. The website is here: https://www.ballondeparis.com/en/ it is updated daily to show whether the balloon is operating or not depending on weather. If you buy tickets in advance it's 11 euros, if you buy at the door it's 12 euros. Regardless of whether you buy in advance or not you still have to wait in line - personally I don't think it's worth saving the 1 euro when you might buy in advance just to hear the balloon is not operating a certain day. Once you enter the park it'll be easy to find the balloon just by looking at the sky. It's located in the middle of a large rectangular portion of Parc André-Citroën which is surrounded by a sort of moat of water. The ticket office is near the balloon on the northern side of the rectangular area. Wait in line at the box office - they will not allow you to buy tickets until the balloon is down after the previous trip. Once the balloon comes down and you buy your ticket, head to the secondary waiting area which looks like a pen. From here you will be let onto the balloon itself. The balloon will be tethered the entire time during your flight. The views are beautiful - you're very close to the river Seine and can see the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks although they appear quite small. It might be preferable to go at night (the balloon operates until 9pm or until 30 minutes before the park closes) to see the lights of the Eiffel tower. All in all seems worth it for 12 euros to see some lovely sights. I don't think many more than maybe 20ish people would be allowed on the balloon due to space. The balloon seems to be up for ~15 minutes. Note: the only public restrooms are sort of glorified port-a-potties at the southeast corner of the park away from the balloon. They were out of toilet paper, paper towels, and soap when I saw them so pack accordingly.

If my body is already below 0 when I fall and die off the zip line would be preferred All in all…read more10/10

I can not thank you enough Sydney for our incredible day in Champagne. It was all that you…read moredescribed and more! Muriel was a wealth of knowledge and made the day so interesting for us.Pascal was a great driver, and overall so polite and pleasant and got us back to the train station in the nick of time. Next time, my husband and I think we should stay overnight :) The Champagne at both Champagne Assailly and Champagne Mousse were unlike any we have had before and the tours of the facilities, the passion behind how they describe their work and their delicious champagne was amazing.The day went by in a flash, and I truly mean that we have every intention of coming back again to visit new and amazing Champagne growers that you recommend! The lunch at La Briqueterie was so special and DELICIOUS, and we did get to meet the Chef which was a great highlight of our experience at La Briqueterie- thank you for that wonderful recommendation. And finally, we were all amazed at the interesting tour of the Reims Cathedral- Muriel did an amazing job of sharing the important highlights of all the history associated with the Cathedral and all of us thought it was absolutely spectacular! The entire day exceeded our expectations- and I can not thank you enough for making the perfect arrangements for our family's special milestone birthday celebration in Champagne- we made memories that we will carry with us for a lifetime!

I also found Rachel Kaplan through the article in the New York Times. Our request was for shopping…read morefor au courant women's apparel and accessories. We requested Ms. Kaplan to not only prepare an itinerary for the four hour tour but to also: 1) have the clothes waiting for us; and, 2) to accompany us personally. The result: worth every penny and then some. Ms. Kaplan, originally from New York, speaks French like she was born there. Our concerns, needs, wants etc. were conveyed seemlessly saving us not only time but money through her excellent preparation in advance of our tour. Merci, Mme. Kaplan.

Once again, Rachel Kaplan and French Link Tours delivered a wonderful experience. We went back to…read morethe Flea Market and, along with some stores where we had been before, Rachel showed us some other places that we would never have known about nor had access to on our own. I had also wanted my step-daughter to get an overview of Paris, so the next day, Martin, another of Rachel's guides, toured us all over Paris in his own car, which was also a treat. I went to areas of Paris I hadn't been to in decades. How can one not enjoy Paris; however, French Link Tours just added to the pleasure.

So MANY steps This…read moremetro station was near the hotel. Very easy to use. But.......from the north from the hotel there is an uphill walk and a flight of stairs to get to the entrance. Inside the station there's four flights of stairs to get down to the platform. At the entrance there are kiosks to purchase tickets. These tickets are good for metro, bus and tram. The kiosk takes credit cards and cash. There offer several languages. If you are in the city for several days, I recommend the T+ ten pack. The pack makes each ticket $1.80. Actually all the Paris metro stations were clean and easy to use. Good signage for lines and directions. An electric board at the platform tells you how many minutes the next two trains are out. My last recommendations- try to avoid rush hours, and load the Paris RATP app. It's easy to use and was a great help finding the lines to take. Rode it alone without issues.

Handy. Loads little fun local joints about In The 18ème, surrounding this station. Fresh fruit,…read morelocal businesses, lots brasseries and bars with those quintessential small bistro tables! I do approve. Every time I think of this name, I think of Marius warning the people to galvanize because General Lamarck is ready! I can't help how my brain works. Just being in the moment in taking it all in, especially the terribly romantic hillside of Montmartre, boasting some of the best bakers and winners about!