If you’ve ever wandered along the banks of the Seine and around major Parisian attractions like Notre-Dame Cathedral, you’ll know that it isn’t exactly difficult […]
Where to Buy Authentic Gifts & Souvenirs in Paris?
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Planning a Trip to Paris? Read Our Top Tips For First-Time Visitors
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 […]
Where to Stay in Paris: A Few Things to Consider
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 […]
Eating Out on a Budget in Paris & France: How to Save Money
Counting more Michelin-starred restaurants than many other countries combined, France is widely associated with la haute gastronomie: high-end cuisine that remains (frustratingly) inaccessible to many […]
French Etiquette 101: Myths, Realities, & a Bit of History
Any cursory Google search on the rules of French etiquette can send you down a rabbit hole of exasperated forum posts on TripAdvisor or Reddit– […]
Will Swimming in the Seine River Soon be Possible? Paris is Aiming for it.
In 2009, the stretch of the Seine River that runs through Paris made headlines– and the news was unusually good. Wild Atlantic salmon had been […]
Why I Love Taking the Eurostar From Paris to London (& Why to Consider It)
As someone who travels frequently between France and the UK, I can’t count the number of times I’ve hopped on a Eurostar train from Paris […]
The New Rules on Where to Wear a Mask in Paris: A Guide & Map
Beginning in July 2020, the rules around where to wear masks in France have become increasingly complex and strict. In a bid to curb transmission […]
Paris in the Summer: What to Do When the City is (Almost) All Yours
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 […]
Planning a Trip to France? Avoid These Major Mistakes.
As someone who’s written about France and its capital for a good part of their career, my inbox often fills with emails from readers about […]
In Review: The Hotel Thoumieux & Its Elegant Brasserie
Nestled between the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, the Hotel Thoumieux is a four-star boutique hotel in an unusually vibrant corner of Paris’ touristy 7th […]
Rainy Day in Paris? These Are Relaxing & Cozy Things to Do
While most people prefer sightseeing against the backdrop of sunny skies and a cool breeze, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make the best of the […]
How (& Where) to Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings in Paris
The French may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the third Thursday of November they find something of their own to be thankful for: wine. To be […]
The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris: 8 Reasons to Love It
More than a museum, it’s a cultural touchstone Few places in Paris carry the sort of sentimental weight that the Centre Georges Pompidou does for […]
Paris in the Fall: Invigorating, Poetic and Dynamic
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 […]
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 ice cream left in the freezer. If it’s there, it’s pretty […]
How to Enjoy Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés LGBT+) in 2023?
Summer in the French capital necessarily means festivals and music filling the streets, the long days seeming to stretch out even further amid the joyful […]
Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris: Walking Paths & Famous Graves
Opened in 1824, Montparnasse Cemetery sits on a site that was once occupied by three farms, in what was then a rural, sleepy corner of […]
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, […]
The Louvre/Tuileries District in Paris: What to Do Around the Museum?
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 […]
