You might assume hosting the Olympics is great for a city's economy thanks to an influx of visitors staying in hotels, dining out, and enjoying the sights.
29.08.2024 - 21:34 / cntraveler.com
Europe’s ancient cobbled cities are not necessarily renowned for accessibility, but if you know where to look, Paris has reliably accessible places to visit. The bus system is fully accessible, with frequent services to most areas in the city. Many of the major activities or venues in the city have elevators, ramps, and staff more than willing to help. Plus, most of the museums and cultural activities in the city are available for free or at a heavily discounted rate for people with disabilities and their caregivers.
The biggest challenge for travelers with disabilities visiting Paris tends to be with accommodation and restaurants. Although some places will have accessible rooms or entryways, the care doesn’t always extend beyond that to bathrooms or public areas. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of the best accessible addresses in Paris, to ensure you have a safe trip.
The quaint Parisian establishment Le Reflet has a curated, unique menu that’s affordably priced. Natural decor, locally sourced produce, and comforting dishes like moussaka and fresh basil pesto pasta make Le Reflet feel like a warm hug. The staff here are equally welcoming, and accessibility is built into the restaurant’s ethos—half of the staff are individuals with Down Syndrome, so the restaurant walks its talk and is a leader in providing opportunities to individuals with differing needs.
Chef Florian Barabot’s Michelin-starred Quelque Part is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Paris has a lot of excellent award-winning restaurants, but this one stands outnot only for the fact that every aspect of the seafood-centric menu is so thoughtfully presented and delicious tasting, but also because of it’s dedication to accessibility. The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible, and staff are well equipped to help Disabled travelers with extra requests or requirements. You won’t be disappointed by either the service or the culinary artistry on display here—this experience is truly a delight for all the senses.
Located on a quiet street in the city’s2nd arrondissement, Le Sof's Bar is a firm favorite with locals. If you’re looking for a great way to round off a day spent traversing Paris, this is the place to go for a refreshing drink with a chatty, lively group of patrons. This little spot has step-free access and the staff will be more than willing to help you maneuver around tight spaces by moving chairs and stools. It’s a friendly hole in the wall that’s well worth visiting.
This quaint Parisian café is a great place to stop for a quick drink to spend a little downtime with fellow travelers. They’ve got a variety of beverages on offer, from teas, beers, coffee and lemonade, so there’s something for everyone. Located in the 14th
You might assume hosting the Olympics is great for a city's economy thanks to an influx of visitors staying in hotels, dining out, and enjoying the sights.
Don't ask me how, but August is leaving and September is knocking — and while there are technically still a few weeks of summer left, I'm already dreading its end. This summer has been a good one for me, full of travel, friends and family. This month has been full of hotel news, too, including a few exciting things you might have missed.
There’s never a bad time to go to Paris, and Air France agrees, giving away a pair of roundtrip flights and a wardrobe incroyable so travelers can live their best French lives.
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“The pavements are often narrow and cluttered. There’s always either a badly parked bike, dustbins, or dog waste,” says Virginie Dubost, a wheelchair user and disability consultant who lives and works in Paris. Recently, when coming out of a museum, she got stuck. “The pavement was very high, and it was complicated to turn around,” she tells me.
When Los Angeles–based designer Clare Vivier began decorating the 19th-century house she'd bought in her husband's hometown of Saint-Calais, in France's Loire Valley, she had a particular aesthetic in mind. “I love color and patterns but wanted something peaceful, so the intention was to create a dialogue between those two things,” she says. She wanted the house to have a blend of contemporary pieces, antiques, and textiles from heritage maisons to create a space that, much like her namesake handbag and fashion label, channeled both California fun and French sophistication. She also knew that she wanted her longtime friend Kate Berry, a designer and creative director, to help her make it happen.
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I have long been a wine and spirits writer and frequent wineries, breweries, and distilleries when I travel. While on various trips with our now 5-year-old daughter, we have visited many different craft breweries , and she's even been to a distillery or two.
When my husband and I got stranded in Paris during the global Crowdstrike meltdown last month, we decided to make it a lemonade out of lemons event. We were on our way home, flying with Delta Air Lines from Istanbul to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a connection through Paris following a two-week Mediterranean cruise.
When Los Angeles–based designer Clare Vivier began decorating the 19th-century house she'd bought in her husband's hometown of Saint-Calais, in France's Loire Valley, she had a particular aesthetic in mind. “I love color and patterns but wanted something peaceful, so the intention was to create a dialogue between those two things,” she says. She wanted the house to have a blend of contemporary pieces, antiques, and textiles from heritage maisons to create a space that, much like her namesake handbag and fashion label, channeled both California fun and French sophistication. She also knew that she wanted her longtime friend Kate Berry, a designer and creative director, to help her make it happen.