When I'm in Paris

Welcome2France is run by a group of friends who own exquisitely furnished Paris apartments in the very heart of the city of lights.

Paris’ art and culture scene is the spotlight during Nuit Blanche, Paris’ all-night culture fest that takes place each Fall.
October 3rd, 2009 will mark the 8th edition of this cultural exhibition, as some of Paris’ most interesting art, musical and theatre-performance groups put on special performances throughout the night. The three focal points for the [...]

The Rue Montorgueil has a unique “double honor”. On one hand, it is one of Paris’ oldest and most venerated shopping streets, boasting Paris’ oldest bakery, which opened its doors in the early 1700s.
On the other hand, it is one of Paris’ most trendy streets today, due in large part to its plentiful assortment [...]

Let’s face it: You deserve a break today.
In difficult economic times, you probably need it more than ever. The burning question is, can you afford it?
If you come to Paris in February, the answer is a resounding Yes!
This is also a very magical time of year, so read on.
February is Paris’ low season, when all [...]

Those visiting Paris for the first time will have many questions.
Welcome2France.com, one of Paris’ most established apartment rental agencies, presents a brief “Do’s and Don’ts” for those who would like a brief overview.
Do:

- Understand the importance of knowing some basic French phrases, and when to use them. (The answer to “when to use them” is “constantly”!) [...]

Nowadays value is king, and vendors all across the world are lowering prices to meet customer’s expectations in an economy where there seems a little less money to go around.
As in other markets, searching for the lowest price and the deepest discount has become the focus for many in the search for vacation and business [...]

Paris’ two biggest (and we do mean big!) sale seasons are in July and January. So get ready to take advantage of extraordinary deals and savings, soon!
Sales are called “soldes” in Paris, so you’ll be seeing this word cropping up all around the city in July. The summer sale season truly starts off with a [...]

To AC or not to AC? That’s the question.
Without a doubt, it’s always nice to have air conditioning. Especially for those who are accustomed to having it during the summer months.
However, it’s worth knowing that most native Parisians still live without air conditioning, or make do with fans or smaller AC units that can [...]

Welcome2France is splashing into summer (and beyond) with a new series of offerings on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin!
Also known as Saint Maarten, this tropical paradise must be seen to be truly believed and appreciated. Located in the northeast Caribbean, the almost 90-km island is split between France and the Netherlands, and is the [...]

Planning a trip to Paris is a joyous time, filled with thoughts of excitement and anticipation of the beautiful sights, sounds and tastes to come.
In fact, the very process of planning tends to be so much fun, some of the graver questions often don’t come to mind. What if there’s a fire or theft while [...]