Bouillon Chartier, like many classic Parisian restaurants, has a long pedigree. Renowned for its affordable and traditional French fare served in Art Deco surroundings, it […]
Review: Bouillon Chartier, a Legendary Paris Dining Room
Paris on a Budget
Is the Paris Pass Worth the Money?
Some Pros & Cons to Consider Before Buying When budgeting for a trip to Paris, many travelers opt to buy passes that allow for “free” […]
Where to Taste Delicious French Pastries in Paris: A Few Picks
The history of French pastry-making is, like almost everything else in the Gallic world, passionately debated. Some claim it starts with the 13th-century baker Régnaut-Barbon, […]
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 […]
5 Great Museums for Kids in Paris: Family-Friendly Collections
I often get e-mails from parents asking how to keep their young ones stimulated and happy in the French capital. And while it’s a city […]
Inside the Musée Carnavalet, a Museum Dedicated to Paris History
Anyone aiming to better understand the long and complex history of the French capital would do well to pay a visit to the Musée Carnavalet […]
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 […]
Nuit Blanche, a Paris Arts Festival for Night Owls
First celebrated in 2002, Nuit Blanche is an arts and culture event in Paris that’s ideal for the nocturnally inclined– and entirely free. Translating as […]
Inspiring Urban Farms & Community Gardens to Explore in Paris
Paris has a lot going for it, but if there’s one thing lacking, it’s space. The need to squeeze, adjust and think creatively not only […]
Where to Taste Some of the Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Paris?
A small confession: I’m not someone you can really trust with a pint of decent ice cream left in the freezer. If it’s there, it’s […]
In Review: Fou de Pâtisserie, a Parisian Pastry Shop for the Indecisive
Strolling down Rue des Martyrs, a stretch of Paris’ South Pigalle that packs more gourmet power in a single street than most entire neighborhoods do, […]
Belleville Artists’ Open Studios: Get a Glimpse of Local Creation
Every year in late spring, over 200 artists working in Paris’ northeastern Belleville neighborhood open their studios for a few days to the general public– all for […]
Inside the 104 (Cent-Quatre), a Vibrant Art Hub in Paris
The 104 (Le Cent Quatre), a vast communal art center in Paris’ 19th arrondissement, isn’t really a place most tourists know about– which is one […]
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 […]
How to Get From the Airport to Paris by Taxi (& Avoid Scams)
I still remember my first (and last) scam taxi ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport. I was returning home from a visit with family in […]
In Review: Ti Jos, a Traditional Breton Creperie in Montparnasse
Looking for a good traditional Breton restaurant and creperie in Paris without even a hint of pretention or formality? Ti Jos may be the ticket, […]
Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know
For this first article in a series of practical tips I’ll refer to as “Paris Trip Planning Q&A“, let’s tackle a boring, but entirely necessary, […]
Review: Au Sauvignon, a Paris Wine Bar That Transcends Trendy
Au Sauvignon is a Paris wine bar that’s been owned and operated by the same family since 1954, opening around the corner from the iconic […]
La Maison d’Isabelle: Superb All-Butter Croissants in Paris’ Latin Quarter
One of the great annual rituals of Parisian culture is the awarding of top prizes to local bakers and pastry chefs, who work hard year-round […]
Some of the Best Crepes in Paris: A Few Favorites
Looking for some decent crepes in Paris? You’re not alone. Crepes are one of the world’s great democratic foods. They’re inexpensive, often portable, and remarkably adaptable, ranging from hearty and simple to lofty and gourmet. They’re also just as easily enjoyed by meat eaters as by vegetarians. In short, they make a meal that few would claim to genuinely dislike (including picky kids). […]
