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Seeing the essentials in Paris: Five ideas for a Parisian escape

August 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Paris is one of the world’s most popular destinations, and for decades “The City of Light” has attracted artists and lovers alike. Here are five ideas of what to see on a trip to Paris.

No more locks in Paris, snap a selfie instead

August 11, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Paris city officials want lovers to snap a selfie rather than leave a padlock on one of the city’s famous bridges.

Fence on Paris’ famous ‘Locks of Love’ bridge collapses

June 10, 2014 The Travel Trolley

A section of fencing on Paris’ famous Pont des Arts collapsed Sunday evening under the weight of thousands of locks. Lovers, according to tradition, attach locks to the fencing then throw the key into the River Seine below, a sign their true love will never fade.

The sewers of Paris are as legendary as the city itself

May 31, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The labyrinth of sewers winding their way beneath the Paris streets is as legendary as the city upstairs. For anyone interested in learning more about this complex maze winding its way beneath the Parisian streets, a visit to Le Musée des Égouts de Paris (the Paris Sewer Museum) is an absolute must.

French request Chinese police help patrol popular Paris attractions

May 15, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Chinese police will start patrolling popular tourist destinations in Paris this summer in a bid to safeguard Chinese tourists visiting the French capital city. The French government apparently invited Chinese authorities to patrol the city, an ever-increasing destination for Chinese citizens, following increased reports of attacks targeting the country’s citizens.