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Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin: A Modern Temple to Wine (Making & Tasting)

Looking for a Good Virtual Tour of Paris? Start With One of These.

Visiting Paris in the Winter? Try These 7 Poetic & Cozy Things to Do

Where to Taste Delicious French Pastries in Paris: A Few Picks

The 10 Best Places to Visit in Paris on Your First Trip

Featured in Best of Paris

Some of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris: 5 Stunning Settings

First time in Paris? These are the best things to see and do during your stay, including a stroll around Montmartre.

The 10 Best Places to Visit in Paris on Your First Trip

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Beautiful Bridges in Paris: Famous Appearances & A Bit of History

Best Free Museums in Paris, from Fine Art to City History

Hospices de Beaune, in Champagne

10 of the Best Day Trips From Paris by Train: Fantastic Getaways

Café Lomi serves some of the best coffee in Paris.

Brewing Something New: Some of the Best Coffee in Paris

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When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Paris? (Season-by-Season Tips)

Visiting Paris in the Winter? Try These 7 Poetic & Cozy Things to Do

Paris in the spring at the Palais Royal

Visiting Paris in the Spring: How to Make it Magical (& Keep it Real)

Christmas in Paris at Place Vendome-- trees and glittering decorations

Christmas in Paris: Magical & Festive Things to Do in 2020

Paris in the summer has its pros and cons.

Paris in the Summer: What to Do When the City is (Almost) All Yours

Paris in the fall, view of the River Seine

Paris in the Fall: Invigorating, Poetic and Dynamic

Featured in Off The Beaten Track

Tour Saint Jacques, one of the most beautiful towers in Paris that dates to the 16th century. Image by Courtney Traub, all rights reserved

The Tour Saint-Jacques: An Enigmatic Treasure in Central Paris

Victor Hugo House, Paris, Chinese room (salon chinois)

Why to Visit the Victor Hugo House in Paris: An Inside Look

Josephine Baker performing the Charleston in the Revue Nègre in Paris, circa 1925. Public domain.

Seeking Josephine Baker in Paris: A Bit of History & Places to Visit

The Paris building that harbors a dark history of French collaboration with Nazi Germany - the former headquarters of the Commissariat aux Questions Juives

An Elegant Paris Building– With a Dark History of Nazi Collaboration

Jean-Jacques Henner Museum, Paris

The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum: A Quietly Stunning Paris Collection

Best galleries in Paris- Galerie Perrotin

The Best Independent Art Galleries in Paris

Featured in Travel Tips & Planning

Is Paris safe to visit in 2021?

Is Paris Safe to Visit in 2021 (And When Can You Travel to France Again?)

Planning a trip to France? Here are some major mistakes to avoid.

Planning a Trip to France? Avoid These Major Mistakes.

Why take the Eurostar from Paris to London?

Why I Love Taking the Eurostar From Paris to London (& Why to Consider It)

Paris on a rainy day: what are the best things to see and do to escape the wet?

Rainy Day in Paris? These Are Relaxing & Cozy Things to Do

Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruise on the Seine, with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background.

Paris Boat Tours & Cruises: Are They Worth Your Time?

Avoid these tourist traps and scams in Paris

6 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps & Scams in Paris

pharmacy and green sign in paris france

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance for a Trip to Paris & France?

Editor’s Picks

Korean art at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France

In Focus: The Guimet Museum in Paris, Dedicated to Asian Arts

Updated on February 11, 2020

Looking for a Good Virtual Tour of Paris? Start With One of These.

Updated on November 19, 2020

Best baguette in Paris: the prize-winner in 2020 was Taieb Sahal, baker at Maison Julien in the 17th arrondissement

Inside Maison Julien, the Bakery Awarded Best Baguette in Paris This Year

Updated on October 23, 2020

25 Songs That Take You to Paris, Straight From Your Couch or Kitchen

Updated on October 5, 2020

The Cité des Sciences is one of the best museums for kids in Paris. France

5 Great Museums for Kids in Paris: Family-Friendly Collections

Updated on February 26, 2020

Art on Water: Fluctuart, First Floating Urban Gallery, Opens in Paris

Updated on November 27, 2019

Inside L’Officine Universelle Buly, a 19th-Century-Style Paris Apothecary

Updated on August 19, 2020

After the Fire: A Short History of Notre-Dame Cathedral’s Disasters & Rebirths

Updated on January 27, 2020

Academie de la Grande Chaumière: The Paris Art Studio Favored by Modigliani, Miró and Lempicka

Updated on July 22, 2020

Catacombs of Paris, Felix Nadar, 1861

Touring the Catacombs of Paris (& the Strange History of The Innocents’ Cemetery)

Updated on November 24, 2020

Featured in Paris Neighborhoods

Saint-Germain-des-Prés-Paris-Abbey

Wandering Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés: What to See & Do?

Oberkamof neighborhood in Paris: street art from Marko 93 and the Association MUR

Roaming Paris’ Oberkampf Neighborhood, from Nightlife to Street Art

Things start to thaw in March-- including people. Strolling or sitting to read in a city park is always a good idea. Image: Jeanne Menjoulet/Creative Commons

The Louvre/Tuileries District in Paris: What to See & Do Around the Museum?

Exploring the Gambetta-Ménilmontant Neighborhood in Paris, from Shops to Nightlife

Les ARcades de Paris, Galerie Vivienne/David Pendery/Creative Commons

Seeking Belle-Epoque Paris in the Grands Boulevards District: My Full Guide

Paris' Belleville neighborhood is rich with street art, working-class and revolutionary history.

Exploring Paris’ Belleville District: A Haven for Artists, Immigrants & Revolutionaries

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Le Train Bleu is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Paris. Courtney Traub/All rights reserved

Inside Le Train Bleu, One of the Most Beautiful Brasseries in Paris

L'as du Fallafel: among the best street food in Paris

The Best Street Food in Paris: My Favorite Spots For a Cheap Bite

In Review: Clover Green, for an Elegant but Relaxed Meal in Paris’ Saint-Germain

Best Japanese restaurants in Paris nearby Rue Sainte-Anne

Japanese Paris: The Best Restaurants & Grocers Around Rue Sainte-Anne

Some of the Best Crepes in Paris: A Few Favorites

Tonka bean and chocolate eclair at the patisserie included on the Eating Europe tour. Image: Courtney Traub/All rights reserved.

Where to Taste Delicious French Pastries in Paris: A Few Picks

Featured in Parisian & French History

Café de Flore, Paris, a key place for African-American and black literary history.

These 5 Places in Paris Aren’t Usually Associated With African-American History. They Should Be.

Catacombs of Paris, Felix Nadar, 1861

Touring the Catacombs of Paris (& the Strange History of The Innocents’ Cemetery)

The American Revolution in France: Key Sites to Visit in Paris

Medieval Paris: A Self-Guided Tour of 5 Intriguing Places

A symbolic cattle car is part of the Memorial de la Shoah at Drancy, France, a key internment camp in the French Holocaust

Voices from Drancy, one of France’s Most Important Holocaust Memorial Sites

Paris' code of arms reads "Fluctuat nec Mergitur"in Latin. But what does it mean?

Fluctuat Nec Mergitur: Why is it Paris’ Motto, and What Does it Mean?

Featured in Hotels & Lodging

Suite at the Hotel Thoumieux, Paris. Courtney Traub/All rights reserved

In Review: The Hotel Thoumieux & Its Elegant Brasserie

In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris

Paris skyline/Yann Caradec CCL

How to Avoid Bad Hotels in Paris: Why Going Too Cheap Can Bite Back

In Review: The Ice Kube Bar in Paris (Gimmick or Intriguing Night Out?)

Featured in Paris Culture & News

Is swimming in the Seine allowed? It may be by 2024.

Will Swimming in the Seine River be Possible by 2024? Paris Is Aiming for It.

Cafe terrace in Paris, France

How I Finally Cracked Parisian (and French) Humor

Some of the most memorable French quotes are from writer Marcel Proust.

10 Memorable French Quotes, Followed by a Quiz: Who Said It?

restaurant and cafe terraces in Paris have taken over the streets during the summer of coronavirus crisis, and are expected to stay.

In Paris, Café Terraces Spill Into the Streets Amid Health Crisis

Manifesto vert Paris Anne Hidalgo David Belliard

Post-Lockdown, Paris Mayor Publishes Ambitious Green Plan for the City

La Samaritaine, a historic department store in Paris, with its iconic Art Deco facade.

The Rebirth of La Samaritaine, an Iconic Parisian Department Store

Featured in Armchair Travel

Take a quiz: does your personality suit the right bank or left bank of Paris better?

Quiz: Are You More Right Bank or Left-Bank Paris?

5 Stunning French Paintings that Depict Paris (& Transport You There)

Lapérouse, one of the most romantic Paris restaurants

Inside Lapérouse, a Romantic Paris Restaurant With History Galore

Looking for a Good Virtual Tour of Paris? Start With One of These.

25 Songs That Take You to Paris, Straight From Your Couch or Kitchen

The history of French macarons is a disputed, and fascinating, one.

A Short History of French Macarons, From Saint-Emilion to Paris

Featured in Around France

Exploring French Basque Country, on Spain’s Doorstep: A Guide to Hendaye, France

Wine and chocolate at Wine More Time/Courtney Traub/All rights reserved

The 5 Best Places for Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: Bars & More in the City Center

Parisian Legends: Interview with Patrick Roger, France’s Own Willy Wonka

Why Brittany Butter is Salted (& Coveted): A Bit of History

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