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 bank of the Seine River, […]
Spring in Paris
4 Paris Jazz Festivals to Mark in Your Calendar Now
Paris is legendary for its longstanding jazz scene, rivaling New Orleans’ and New York’s at certains points in history. While the golden era of Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and Django […]
In Focus: Paris’ Palais Royal, a Haven From the Crowds
It may be just a few hundred feet away from the Louvre, the buzzing epicenter of tourism in the French capital. It may house a Michelin-starred restaurant, opulent boutiques, centuries-old […]
Belleville Artists’ Open Studios: Get a Glimpse of Local Creation
Every year in late spring, over 200 artists working and living in Paris’ northeastern Belleville neighborhood open their studios for a few days to the general public. The Portes Ouvertes (open doors) […]
The Best Places for Picnics in Paris, From Parks to Riverbanks
Like they do with pretty much everything else, Parisians make a true art of the spring or summer picnic. It’s not just a quick meal on the grass or a […]
Paris in May: How to Enjoy the Mid-Spring Glory
Representing the glorious apex of springtime in the French capital, Paris in May is a wildly popular time to visit. Millions of people throng on the city during this month […]
Visiting Paris in April: Interesting & Inspiring Things to Do
Have you planned a visit to Paris in April? Congratulations! Hate crowds? Hmm, I may just have to take back my congrats. As you probably know, the month suffers a […]
Visiting Paris in March: How to Make The Most of It?
If you haven’t yet experienced Paris in March, you’re in for a slow-motion magic show. There’s a quiet, but real, sense of rebirth that settles over the city. I […]
Visiting Paris in the Spring: How to Make it Magical (& Keep it Real)
For anyone who hasn’t yet visited Paris in the spring months, it’s a season that gets attached to all manner of cliches and dreamed-up scenarios. Many imagine a technicolor city […]
When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Paris? (Season-by-Season Tips)
In all the years I’ve covered Paris, the question I’ve been asked more predictably than any other is “When do you recommend I go?” Again and again, I’ve disappointed those […]