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 […]
Spring in Paris
The Palais Royal in Paris: 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 […]
Belleville Artists’ Open Studios: Get a Glimpse of Local Creation
Every year in late spring (this year in October), over 200 artists working in Paris’ northeastern Belleville neighborhood open their studios for a few days to the […]
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 […]
Paris in May: How to Enjoy the Mid-Spring Glory
Falling during the glorious apex of springtime in the French capital, Paris in May is a wildly popular time to visit. Millions of people throng on […]
Visiting Paris in April: Interesting & Inspiring Things to Do
Are you planning a visit to Paris in April? Congratulations! Hate crowds? Hmm, I may just have to take back my congrats. As you probably […]
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 […]
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 sorts of cliches and fantasies. Many […]