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Ideas and tips for visitors planning a trip or virtual journey to Paris; eSim information, transportation, taxi, luggage storage; and reader suggestions or questions

Image: Application and poster Georges de la Tour - Exhibition-Musée Jacquemart-André

The Musée Jacquemart-André’s App is your Guide

Visit the Georges de la Tour Exhibit Virtually

by Colleen's Paris January 17, 2026

The Musée Jacquemart-André has a great app for its current exhibition, a visit to the museum-house, musical visit and children’s visit. The current exhibition, Georges de la Tour, has been extended until February 22, 2026. Read more and see photos

January 17, 2026 0 comments

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Updated Navigating Navigo for Paris Transportation

How to Buy Paris Metro & Bus Tickets Like a Local or a Non-European Tourist (2025 Edition)

by Colleen's Paris October 11, 2025

This is an updated version for using public transportation and the phone apps, which are now second nature to me. Discovery pass (Découverte) and Easy pass info updated. Real life experiences with tourists included! 2025 information that may help you. Enjoy the read!

October 11, 2025 0 comments

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Choose Local eSIMs for Your Phone in Paris

ESIMs are more flexible and safer than WiFi

by Colleen's Paris June 12, 2025

Start Your Paris Visit written by Colleen's Paris

Traveling and need a network connection in France or Europe? Download an eSIM before you go. One of the advantages is a secure network. Consider two local French networks instead of a third-party.

June 12, 2025 0 comments

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Getting Around Paris Accessibly for the Paralympics

by Colleen's Paris August 21, 2024

Accessibility Paris Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

Transportation in Paris is a big issue whether you have special needs or you happen to be the Paralympics torch. Getting around Paris accessibly for the Paralympics is possible. With the upgrades and motivation of the City of Paris, the Paris Tourist Office, Region Ile-de-France and the RATP where you …

August 21, 2024 0 comments

Directional sign at Madeleine station how to exit for La Concorde, which will be closed

Paris Transport Tips for the Olympics 2024

by Colleen's Paris May 31, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 Transportation written by Colleen's Paris

For the Olympic Games 2024, Paris residents and visitors are undergoing challenges. My normal metro travel routine is being impacted. However, I found some solutions using government websites, newspaper articles and smartphone applications. As I walk around Paris….

May 31, 2024 0 comments

Excerpt from Le Parisien Luggage Storage Colleensparis.com

Where To Store Your Luggage in Paris

by Colleen's Paris December 5, 2023

Start Your Paris Visit written by Colleen's Paris

Do you sightsee in Paris with your luggage? Is it time-consuming to return to your hotel to pick up your luggage? Luggage storage locations are dotted all around Paris. Reserve in advance.

December 5, 2023 0 comments

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Passport? Obtain an Emergency Passport

by Colleen's Paris October 10, 2023

Start Your Paris Visit written by Colleen's Paris

For the first time in four years, I would be visiting my family in the States. For the past four years, my French passport was my entry to other countries before and after the pandemic. Wednesday afternoon, six days before my departure, while entering information into the airline website, the …

October 10, 2023 0 comments

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The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris: Tempting!

by Colleen's Paris December 3, 2019

Books, Reviews & Guides Start Your Paris Visit written by Colleen's Paris

When is the last time you read a food guide in one sitting? The Food Lovers’s Guide to Paris is the first food book I ever read cover to cover in one day. I can personally recommend it and say, “delightfully delicious”. You are introduced to the book with a …

December 3, 2019 0 comments

Fixed Paris taxi fare from right bank plus supplement for reserving day of reservation

Fixed Taxi Fare Between Paris and Airports – Strike Tips

by Colleen's Paris November 9, 2019

Life in Paris Transportation written by Colleen's Paris

Strikes getting the best of you? Book a taxi on the G7 Book a Taxi page in advance to get to the airports. Usually you can either step outside and into a taxi or book the same day. With the strikes, you want to reserve a taxi, with G7 whether going …

November 9, 2019 0 comments

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