Like many people, I saw and enjoyed Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed 2012 film “Life of Pi”, based on the book by French Canadian author Yann Martel. […]
Paris’ Piscine Molitor, Art-Deco Pool Featured in “Life of Pi”
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In Focus: The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris
Holding one of the finest collections of masterpieces from impressionist Claude Monet, the Musée Marmottan Monet is a small Parisian museum that many visitors overlook. […]
Quiz: Are You More Right Bank or Left-Bank Paris?
Paris is divided by the Seine River and the Ile de la Cité into left and right banks (rive gauche and rive droite, respectively). Locals […]
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 […]
The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Paris: Our Picks
While I’m more of a coffee lover than a tea person, the winter season in the capital demands an extra jolt of coziness. Once or […]
Nightlife Notes: La Bellevilloise, for Laid-Back Drinks & Live Music in Paris
Ever since moving to the northeastern side of Paris, I’d been curious to give La Bellevilloise a try, having heard that it’s a closely-guarded […]
Paris in May: How to Enjoy the Mid-Spring Glory
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 […]
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 […]
The Oldest House in Paris Was Built by Famous “Alchemist” Nicolas Flamel
The modest medieval house located at 51, Rue de Montmorency in Paris is off-radar for most tourists. Yet for a niche set of visitors with […]
