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Visiting Paris With a Baby or Toddler: Our Top Survival Tips

by Courtney Traub | November 22, 2023
Visiting Paris With a Baby or Toddler: Our Top Survival Tips
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Before having a baby myself, I rarely thought about whether Paris was child-friendly or not, especially for parents with infants. It took having my little […]

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Planning a Trip to Paris? Read Our Top Tips For First-Time Visitors

by Courtney Traub | November 30, 2023
Planning a Trip to Paris? Read Our Top Tips For First-Time Visitors
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For whatever reason, many first-time visitors to the French capital find themselves feeling a bit nervous during the trip-planning stage. Paris has certainly gained a […]

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Is the Paris Pass Worth the Money?

by Courtney Traub | November 20, 2023
Is the Paris Pass Worth the Money?
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Some Pros & Cons to Consider Before Buying When budgeting for a trip to Paris, many travelers opt to buy passes that allow for “free” […]

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Where to Stay in Paris: A Few Things to Consider

by Courtney Traub | November 13, 2023
Where to Stay in Paris: A Few Things to Consider
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When planning a trip to the French capital or elsewhere in France, figuring out where to stay can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll […]

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Paris in the Summer: What to Do When the City is (Almost) All Yours

by Courtney Traub | March 10, 2022
Paris in the Summer: What to Do When the City is (Almost) All Yours
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There’s something slightly surreal about Paris in the summer months. It’s not only that the days feel impossibly long, then almost seamlessly stretch into (often […]

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Paris in the Fall: Invigorating, Poetic and Dynamic

by Courtney Traub | October 25, 2023
Paris in the Fall: Invigorating, Poetic and Dynamic
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I’ll be up-front about something: I prefer Paris in the fall. For one thing, there’s just something about sparkling autumnal light hitting the Seine at […]

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4 Paris Jazz Festivals to Mark in Your Calendar Now

by Courtney Traub | June 17, 2021
4 Paris Jazz Festivals to Mark in Your Calendar Now
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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 […]

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The Louvre/Tuileries District in Paris: What to Do Around the Museum?

by Colette Davidson & Courtney Traub | May 16, 2023
The Louvre/Tuileries District in Paris: What to Do Around the Museum?
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If you only have a few days to explore Paris or it’s your first trip to the capital, you may want to spend a few […]

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Paris Boat Tours & Cruises: Are They Worth Your Time?

by Courtney Traub | October 24, 2023
Paris Boat Tours & Cruises: Are They Worth Your Time?
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Most “top attractions” lists for the French capital, including our own, suggest a Paris boat tour of the Seine or other waterways in the capital. […]

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Paris Airport Taxis: How to Use Them (& Avoid Scams)

by Courtney Traub | November 30, 2023
Paris Airport Taxis: How to Use Them (& Avoid Scams)
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I still remember my first bad taxi ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport. I was returning home from a visit with family in California, lugging […]

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6 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps & Scams in Paris

by Courtney Traub | November 6, 2023
6 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps & Scams in Paris
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As one of the world’s most-visited cities, Paris relies on tourism to thrive economically. While that’s generally a mutually beneficial thing, it has its downsides. […]

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Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know

by Courtney Traub | January 25, 2023
Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know
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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, […]

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Paris (Especially on a First Trip)

by Courtney Traub | November 22, 2023
The 10 Best Things to Do in Paris (Especially on a First Trip)
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Here at Paris Unlocked, we tend to focus on lesser-known corners of the French capital, and encourage readers to stretch well beyond the tried-and-true. But […]

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Paris in November: Why to Embrace the Short, Cozy Days

by Courtney Traub | November 23, 2023
Paris in November: Why to Embrace the Short, Cozy Days
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Many tourists don’t even consider visiting Paris in November, fearing they’ll be treated to icy rain, miserably dark days and grumpy, sleepy locals. But while […]

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Paris in October: Crisp, Contemplative & Stimulating

by Courtney Traub | October 25, 2023
Paris in October: Crisp, Contemplative & Stimulating
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Autumn in the French capital has always been one of my favorite times of year– especially at the beginning of the season, before the days […]

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Visiting Paris in September: A Welcome Return After the Lull

by Courtney Traub | October 25, 2023
Visiting Paris in September: A Welcome Return After the Lull
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Most locals recognize Paris in September as the true new year. Following a long summer hiatus, residents return home from vacation and get back to […]

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Paris in August: How to Enjoy the “High-Low” Season in the Capital

by Courtney Traub | August 23, 2023
Paris in August: How to Enjoy the “High-Low” Season in the Capital
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Paris in August presents travelers with an odd and interesting scenario. Following July’s mass exodus of local residents to beaches in the south of France, it’s […]

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Visiting Paris in July: Festivals, Shows and Balmy Nights

by Courtney Traub | July 12, 2023
Visiting Paris in July: Festivals, Shows and Balmy Nights
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Quick quiz: what do the terms “July”, “Paris”, and “mass exodus” have to do with each other? Well, if you’ve ever spent any time in […]

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Visiting Paris in June: How to Tap Its Early-Summer Magic

by Courtney Traub | May 10, 2023
Visiting Paris in June: How to Tap Its Early-Summer Magic
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Thinking of visiting Paris in June? Good idea. Of all the summer months, this may just be the most pleasant. The temperatures generally remain on […]

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Paris in May: How to Enjoy the Mid-Spring Glory

by Courtney Traub | July 4, 2023
Paris in May: How to Enjoy the Mid-Spring Glory
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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 […]

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