I can’t help but agree with David Lebovitz’s reservations about crafting “best of Paris” lists – who wants to bear the brunt of virtual tomato-tossing […]
10 of The Best Croissants in Paris: Buttery Delights
Best of Paris
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris: Our Full 2023 Guide
Celebrated every July 14th with much pomp, circumstance, good cheer and fun, Bastille Day in Paris is an occasion marking France’s “Fête Nationale”, or National […]
The Best Brasseries in Paris (and a Bit of History)
Photo credit: Bofinger via official Facebook page Nothing binds together the rich gastronomic and cultural tapestry of Parisian life like the brasserie. With a history […]
Street Art in Paris: Where to See Some of the Best
Most visitors come to Paris to explore its grand museums and historic landmarks, but the city is also home to an energetic street art scene […]
A Brief Guide to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
An impressionist treasury– and much more There’s very good reason why Paris’ Musée d’Orsay attracts millions of visitors every year, making it one of the […]
Top Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris
A surprising fact about Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower: During its construction and prior to its unveiling for the Universal Exposition in 1889, it was decried […]
Top Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris
The Louvre Museum in Paris […]
Best Movie Theaters in Paris: A Few Favorites
From Arthouse Cinemas to Modern Multiplex Screens When it comes to cinema, Paris is a powerhouse, and not only in terms of the number of […]
A Very Parisian Stroll on the Promenade Plantée
The green transformation of a defunct railway line Paris may not be as green a city as London or Portland when it comes to total […]
Weird Museums in Paris, from Curios to Underground Kingdoms
Among the hundreds of museums, galleries and special collections that make up the Parisian art and culture scene, there are quite a few that are, […]
Solo Travel to Paris: Our Full Guide
The ultimate guide to traveling alone in the city of light While Paris is so often associated with romantic getaways and family vacations, it’s also […]
Paris Movie Walks: Explore Famous Film Locations in the Capital
Cinema buffs with a forthcoming trip planned to Paris will find a wealth of entertaining knowledge about French cinematic history in this relatively slim but […]
Rodin Museum in Paris: Spotlighting France’s Most-Famous Sculptor
The Rodin Museum in Paris (Musée Rodin) is dedicated to the work, life and legacy of the nation’s celebrated sculptor of the same name. First […]
Best Summer Festivals in Paris, from Live Music to Open-Air Cinema
The advent of summer in Paris is almost always a cheerful time, not least due to the large number of events– most outdoors and many […]
Guide to the Jardin d’Acclimatation, an Old-World Amusement Park in Paris
An idyllic “garden” especially designed for kids, the Jardin d’Acclimatation was Paris’ first amusement park, opened by the Emperor Napoleon III in 1860 at the sprawling Bois de Boulogne. The 49-acre park […]
The Most Beautiful Paris Parks & Gardens (and a Bit of History)
Compared to London, Madrid, and other European capitals, Paris isn’t an especially “green” city. Only 9.5% of the capital is currently consecrated to parks and […]
The Best Modern Art Museums in Paris (& How to Enjoy Them)
The birthplace of countless artistic movements, Paris is also– unsurprisingly– home to some of the world’s finest modern art collections. From key works in Impressionism […]
The Catacombs of Paris: History & How to Visit
Few places in the French capital inspire the kind of morbid curiosity that the Catacombs of Paris do– and for very good reason. The relatively […]
Some of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris: 5 Stunning Settings
Recent trends in food have tended to de-emphasize the importance of the dining room from an aesthetic point of view– or at least pretend to. […]
Beautiful Bridges in Paris: Famous Appearances & A Bit of History
Think back to the films you may have seen– whether recently or not– that are partly or wholly set in Paris. What sorts of backdrops […]
