The arrival of summer in Paris is almost always a cheerful time, not least due to the large number of events– most outdoors and many […]
Summer Festivals in Paris, from Live Music to Open-Air Cinema
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The Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris’ Old-World Amusement Park
An idyllic “garden” designed especially 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 […]
Most Beautiful Parks & Gardens in Paris (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 masterpieces in Impressionism and […]
History of the Paris Catacombs (& How to Visit Them)
Few places in the French capital inspire the kind of morbid fascination than the Paris Catacombs do– and that’s little surprise. The relatively short stretch […]
Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris: Stunning Dining Rooms
Recent trends in the restaurant world have tended to de-emphasize the importance of the dining room from an aesthetic point of view– or at least […]
Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris: History & How to Visit
From “Last Tango in Paris” to “Amélie”, “Les Amants du Pont Neuf” to “Before Sunset” and “Midnight in Paris”, many well-known movies about the French capital […]
Best Free Museums in Paris, from Fine Art to City History
When I was a young teaching assistant and a newcomer to Paris, I had to stretch my meager budget as best I could. If I […]
The History of Bastille Day (and a Few Weird Facts)
On July 14th, Paris will once again celebrate Bastille Day, or the Fête Nationale (National Holiday) with all the pomp, circumstance and vibrancy we’ve come […]
Inside Le Train Bleu, One of Paris’ Most Beautiful Brasseries
During the heyday of train travel in the late nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries, rail stations in major cities were places where wealthy travelers showed off […]
Paris Cocktail Week: Sample the City’s Most Creative Drinks
Cocktails haven’t always been a strong suit in the French capital. Just a few years ago, procuring a decent mixed drink– much less a thoughtfully […]
What to Do on a Rainy Day in Paris? Cozy & Relaxing Ideas
While most people prefer sightseeing against the backdrop of sunny skies and a cool breeze, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make the best of the […]
The Best Independent Art Galleries in Paris
Paris is home to a number of “greats”– from monuments to food and fashion, museums and art galleries. Especially when visiting the capital for the […]
Christmas in Paris: Magical & Festive Things to Do in 2025
Christmas lights and decorations in Paris bring warm light to the cold nights. Rachel Naismith/All rights reserved […]
Exploring Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés: What to Do?
Many tourists stumble on Saint-Germain-des-Prés, an upscale Parisian neighborhood with centuries-old literary, revolutionary and artistic roots, while thinking they’re still in the adjoining Latin Quarter. […]
Why to Visit Fluctuart, Paris’ First Floating Art Gallery
Opened in July 2019, Fluctuart is the world’s first floating “urban art center”. Docked at the foot of The Pont des Invalides on the left […]
Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre: Feting the 500th Anniversary of Artist’s Death
2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death in Amboise, France– where the Italian artist and inventor is buried to this day. To […]
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings in Paris: How to Enjoy?
The French may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the third Thursday of November they find something of their own to be thankful for: wine. To be […]
The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris: 8 Reasons to Love It
More than a museum, it’s a cultural touchstone Few places in Paris carry the sort of sentimental weight that the Centre Georges Pompidou does for […]
Paris in the Fall: What to See and Do?
I’ll be up-front about something: I tend to prefer Paris in the fall months. For one thing, there’s just something about sparkling autumnal light hitting […]
