Anyone going on the April 29, 2026 A week in London and Paris trip?
Anyone going on the April 29, 2026 A Week in London and Paris trip? Interested ART and HISTORY in both cities. London hotel is the Biltmore Mayfair and in Paris the Intercontinental Paris LeGrand across from the Opera Garnier. Also any casual cafe/restaurant suggestions near both locations?
Thanks so much!
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Without knowing your hotels, it is difficult to make suggestions. If you are staying close to Covent Garden in London, there are many eateries there. Having formal afternoon tea is fun and relaxing.
No matter where you stay in Paris, you probably won’t be far from a pâtisserie or café, both being great places to people watch.
Thank you for your comment. The hotels for this tour are the Biltmore Mayfair in London and the Intercontinental Paris leGrand across from the Opera Garnier.
The InterContinental in Paris is a fabulous hotel and has a lovely, casual café. Sit outside and enjoy the people watching. We have also eaten at their more formal dining room and had very nice meals. You might enjoy a lunch at the Opera House or even enjoy a performance. We have done the former but not the latter.
Aside from the museums, Marais is a great place to explore. The falafels are so very tasty.
Montmartre offers panoramic views. The hotel’s concierge can help with logistics.
Enjoy.
Sorry, can't help with restaurants as we eat very light when on our own. On sights, it would help if you'd narrow down your interests. History, art, gardens, shopping, whatever. You can also start with a simple internet search like "top sights in London". Figure out where they are in relation to you hotel, if more than a walk research public transport, check out their websites for hours, tickets, etc. Both cities have hop on hop off buses which are handy for getting around to different sights. Rick Steves has pocket guides for both Paris and London available on his website or Amazon. Small and very useful guides. As you mentioned, the Intercontinental is right across the street from the Opera House where you can get guided or self guided tours. It's also close to Galleries Lafayette which is a beautiful shopping venue with dining options and a free rooftop terrace to visit. No stair climbing.