Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris

Advantages: Lots to see and do, the metro,
Disadvantages: Eating out can be expensive, everyone else is there too (everyone loves Paris)

...the real action only takes place at 2 pm and 6 pm. We stood next to an American family and they seemed to be quite disappointed when nothing much happened when the clock struck 1 pm. Back to our walk…we continued to walk from the Les Halles area towards Place de la bastille and this part of the city is called Marais. The streets are narrow and it seems very quiet at least if you are coming from the Les Halles area. I think this is Paris' jewish quarter - some good falafel shops too. On the way we passed by Musée Picasso, maison de Victor Hugo but we only stopped at place des Vosges which was Paris very first square built in 1609. This used to be the home for the aristocracy but today it is just a nice symmetrical square where people enjoyed the spring sun, relaxed on benches while the kids where playing in the sand box or playing football... Read review

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...-1345). Road distances in France are calculated on the basis of the "0 km" marked on the square in front of the cathedral. This cathedral is the locating of the famous book “ Notre Dame of Paris from Victor Hugo. If you stroll around the cathedral during a foggy day you could almost see Quasimodo or Frolo in a dark place. Notre Dame is a tremendous masterpiece located in a wonderful neighbourhood. The only annoying thing in Notre Dame is that there is way too much tourists. Consequently the best period to see it is out of the holiday period during week. On the bank of the seine Notre Dame is located on “l’ile de la cité “. My favourite neighbourhood next to it is “l’ile St-Louis” it’s really lovely and picturesque it’s full of little streets containing delicious restaurant and the most famous ice cream maker of France Berthillon. Try one... Read review

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Advantages: Great sightseeing, excellent transport links, bargains to take advantage of
Disadvantages: Generally expensive

..., this Musée can be seen in one visit. The location in the old train station with the huge antique clock, makes it feel pretty unique, and from upstairs there are wonderful panoramas of the river and city beyond. The art is focussed on the period from 1848-1914, including the Impressionists, and the displays are innovative, and creative, many being shown in intimate ante-rooms. ILE DE LA CITE - this tiny island in the middle of the Seine was the site of the first Paris settlement in 250BC. In 1831 Victor Hugo described it as "a bustling medieval quarter of narrow streets of hundreds of tall wooden houses", which sounds like a great place to visit if it hadn't been flattened by Napoleon's nephew. But a few old buildings and streets survived, and the serene peaceful atmosphere is still removed from the city that surrounds it. The streets... Read review

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