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The Best Private Tours Paris: The 2CV Paris Tour

No matter what your itinerary is, you can fit in a few hours to take one the most special and unique private tours Paris has to offer. Whether you’ll be in Paris for weeks, days, or mere hours, Cedric’s 2CV Paris Tours are sure to impress even the most seasoned tourist in Paris. Contents 1 Perfect for Paris Layovers or Short Stays 2 Perfect for Paris Night Tours 3 Paris Highlights 4 Cedric’s 2CV Paris Tours Are the Best! 5 **Update** Perfect for Paris Layovers or Short Stays I usually hate layovers, and when I realized I’d booked a ticket home from Morocco that left me in Paris from 10pm to 10am, my first thought was “crap.” But then I remembered I am known for making the most of my time; it’s like my modus operandi. So I reached out to tour companies who offer private tours of Paris, but not just any tour. I wanted something unique, fun, classy, and  memorable. When I found Cedric’s 2CV Paris Tours, I knew I’d discovered th...

A guide to Art Nouveau in Paris

Art nouveau isn’t something which Paris is particularly famous for as people tend to think of Barcelona and Gaudi when they think of this artistic movement. However Paris is also home to some stunning examples of art nouveau architecture. Whilst the Haussmannian architecture which dominates the city is beautiful and quintessentially Parisian, it’s fascinating to discover another side of Paris. Here is a guide to finding some of the most beautiful examples of Art Nouveau in Paris: 16 th district The 16 th district is full of beautiful examples of art nouveau architecture. It’s a residential quarter but one of the most exclusive and sought after areas to live in. If you wander around the area you’ll pass endless art nouveau buildings. I would recommend getting off the metro at Jasmin and exploring the area on foot. Castel Beranger Guimard was a famed French architect celebrated namely for creating the metro signs as well as various impressive buildings in Paris. Caste...