While many French Christmas traditions are ones that are shared by cultures elsewhere in Europe or even globally, some are a bit more distinctive. From […]
French Christmas Traditions to Enjoy This Year, Abroad or at Home
Winter in Paris
Christmas in Paris: Magical & Festive Things to Do in 2022
Christmas in Paris can be genuinely magical. From mid-November onward, the capital transforms into a wintery landscape: one festooned with dazzling lights that twinkle nonstop, […]
5 Idyllic Places for Afternoon Tea in Paris: My Picks
While I’m more of a coffee lover than a tea person, the winter season in the capital demands a little extra jolt of coziness. Once […]
Illuminated Species: An Enchanting Ode to Biodiversity at the Jardin des Plantes
Following the runaway success of the Klimt show at the Atelier des Lumières, the Jardin des Plantes in Paris is hosting its own light-centric exhibit […]
Paris in November: Why to Embrace the Short, Cozy Days
Many tourists don’t even consider visiting Paris in November, fearing they’ll be “regaled” with icy rain, miserably dark days and grumpy, sleepy locals. But while […]
Paris in February: How to Find its Quiet Charms
In February, there’s little of postcard-style Paris in sight. You might say that the capital is at its lowest ebb: the surge in tourism that […]
Visiting Paris in January: What to See & Do?
Many of my French friends loathe Paris in January. According to their dramatic telling, the city becomes a miserable, soul-devouring and depressing place that might […]
Visiting Paris in December: What to See & How to Plan Your Trip?
Are you considering visiting Paris in December? Most think of the end-of-year holiday festivities and displays as the primary draw card– and they’re certainly not […]
When is the Best Time to Visit Paris? A Season-by-Season Breakdown
In all the years I’ve covered Paris, the question I’ve been asked more than any other is “When do you recommend I go?” Again and […]
Visiting Paris in the Winter: Cozy Things to See & Do
I grew up in Southern California, where the sun is so doggedly bright most of the year that winter feels more like an abstraction than […]
