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 […]
Paris in February: What to See & Do?
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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 […]
How to Avoid Bad Hotels in Paris: Why Going Too Cheap Can Bite Back
If you type “cheap hotels in Paris” into Google or far cooler search engines such as Ecosia, the first page of search results will display […]
Farine & O, One of the Best Bakeries Near Paris’ Marché d’Aligre
In France, there’s a strongly held belief that the most talented boulangers (bread bakers) are not generally equally gifted at producing top-notch pastries. Similarly, pâtissiers (pastry makers) tend to […]
Exploring Paris’ Belleville District: A Haven for Artists, Immigrants & Revolutionaries
I’m a former resident of Belleville, that fascinating, messy, chaotic neighborhood in northeastern Paris that’s too often maligned (at worst) or overlooked (at best). An […]
10 Best Day Trips From Paris (Most Accessible by Train)
Most guides to Paris include at least a brief section on day trips– but you might be wondering whether it’s really necessary to leave the […]
Visiting Paris in the Winter: Best 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 […]
