Market are the heart and soul of Paris. Local shop at markets mostly for food but there are markets for all kinds of goods. Finding the right one can involve just a little bit of work since markets operate on different schedules and usually have specialized goods that are sold. Read The Traveling Professor blog post and find out about his favorite markets in Paris.

The Traveling Professor's first trip to Paris was in the late 1990's. Since then, through his small group tours to Paris, he has taken 70+ trips to Paris. Sometimes he travels alone and sometimes he leads his small group tours to Paris. Over time, the realization is that there is much more to Paris than the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Orsay Museum. Take a look into some of the more unknown sites of Paris that any traveler would enjoy.

Paris, more than any other city in the world, has overwhelmingly good museums and attractions. But there are places to see that don't exactly come to the tip of the tongue that would be superstars in just about any other city. Check out The Professor's blog to find out about some of the "under the radar" spots not to be missed on a tour to Paris.

In planning a trip to Paris, hotels probably take up most of the traveler budget. Paris hotels have become very expensive in recent years. But money can be saved by staying in a comfortable 2 star Paris hotel. See The Traveling Professor's picks for the best 2 star hotels in Paris.

If anyone knows Paris, it's The Traveling Professor. Here are his picks for the best restaurants in Paris. From French classics to inexpensive bistros, enjoy these Parisian eating spots.

Everyone loves to eat in Paris. What are the best restaurants in Paris? Check out this super top-secret list of the best restaurants in Paris from The Traveling Professor. Please, don't tell anyone else about these best places to eat in Paris!

Whether traveling on your own, or taking a Traveling Professor small group tour of Paris, touring the city entails quite a bit of walking. Taking a break and getting off your feet is a real treat. So, take one of these small cruises in Paris and take it all in on a relaxing cruise.

Paris is one of the great food cities of the world. You can easily spend 400-500 euros per diner at restaurants like Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée Hotel or at at Guy Savoy's joint in the 6th arrondissement. But why spend all that money when you can eat well on 25 euros or so? Where are the cheap but good restaurants in Paris? Let The Professor tell you in this Paris blog post.

One of the best day trips from Paris is Giverny, the Home and Gardens of Claude Monet. A visit to the gardens is like being "in" a Monet painting. The house gives insight on how the great Impressionist lived and worked. Giverny is easy to get to from Paris. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor gives his best tips on planning a visit to Giverny.

The Traveling Professor had a dream last night of being in Paris. Dream about traveling is about all we can do now - The Traveling Professor has not run a small group tour to Paris in almost 2 years now. But The Professor's dream was about one of his favorite pastimes, having lunch in Paris. Please see The Professor's best places for lunch in Paris.