Photo by Augustin de Montesquiou on Unsplash. I had travelled to Paris and throughout France as a teen and then as a young adult. But it had been many years. I hoped it might capture their hearts as it had mine. Paris was an obvious choice with its worldly sophistication. But I also wanted them to see another side of France. Provence seemed like just the right place to explore beyond Paris. My husband and I had never been so we could explore with the kids for the first time.
This was quite an optimistic plan with only eight days. But we were determined to pack in as much as we could despite the time limitation. Although the idea of staying within a quick stroll of all of the popular monuments appealed to us, it was advised that we consider staying on the outskirts of the city in the village of Montmartre.
Sweet Inn offers a great range of stylish apartments both in Paris and on the outskirts. Their concept of booking the convenience of an apartment with the treatment of a hotel guest is evident in the apartment amenities a Nespresso in every apartment! At first, we were hesitant to stay outside of the city centre, but in the end, living like a local for a few days in this quaint and historic suburb is what truly made the experience special for us. Strolling these hillside streets and seeing the artists in the square was superb.
At the end of each hectic day of touring the sights, it was a reprieve to get away from the hustle and bustle, and while still in close proximity to the city, it seemed like a world away. Evenings were spent perusing the whimsical shops and dining on a patio watching locals mix seamlessly with tourists. The Big Bus was an invaluable mode of transportation while in the city and one of the routes even took us back home to Montmartre.
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Be sure to download the mobile app and keep an eye on when the next bus is passing by to take you to your next point of interest. The top deck was an especially great point for capturing the Eiffel Tower.
