Best Free Museums in Paris, from Fine Art to City History
Last Updated on November 17, 2023 When I was a young teaching assistant and a newcomer to Paris, I had to stretch my meager budget as best…
Eating Out on a Budget in Paris & France: How to Save Money
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 Counting more Michelin-starred restaurants than many other countries combined, France is widely associated with la haute gastronomie: high-end cuisine that remains…
Most Beautiful Parks & Gardens in Paris (and a Bit of History)
Last Updated on November 21, 2023 Compared to London, Madrid, and other European capitals, Paris isn’t an especially “green” city. Only 9.5% of the capital is currently…
How to Avoid Bad Hotels in Paris: Why Going Too Cheap Can Bite Back
Last Updated on November 13, 2023 If you type “cheap hotels in Paris” into Google or far cooler search engines such as Ecosia, the first page of…
The Best Street Food in Paris: Our Favorite Spots For a Cheap Bite
Last Updated on November 22, 2023 Growing up in a Los Angeles suburb well before the era of hipster food trucks, street food wasn’t much of a…
6 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps & Scams in Paris
Last Updated on November 6, 2023 As one of the world’s most-visited cities, Paris relies on tourism to thrive economically. While that’s generally a mutually beneficial thing,…
Best Summer Festivals in Paris, from Live Music to Open-Air Cinema
Last Updated on August 7, 2023 The advent of summer in Paris is almost always a cheerful time, not least due to the large number of events–…
Planning a Trip to France? Avoid These Major Mistakes.
Last Updated on November 16, 2023 As someone who’s written about France and its capital for a good part of their career, my inbox often fills with…
Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris: Travel Guide & Some History
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 Think back to the films you may have seen– whether recently or not– that are partly or wholly set in Paris…
Looking for a Good Virtual Tour of Paris? Start With These.
Last Updated on January 19, 2023 When the world was turned upside-down by a minuscule, spike-covered virus, in 2020, many of us who take joy in travel…
Paris Airport Taxis: How to Use Them (& Avoid Scams)
Last Updated on November 30, 2023 I still remember my first bad taxi ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport. I was returning home from a visit with…
5 Great Museums for Kids in Paris: Family-Friendly Collections
Last Updated on June 21, 2023 I often get e-mails from parents asking how to keep their young ones stimulated and happy in the French capital. And…
Paris Boat Tours & Cruises: Are They Worth Your Time?
Last Updated on October 24, 2023 Most “top attractions” lists for the French capital, including our own, suggest a Paris boat tour of the Seine or other…
The Best Places for Picnics in Paris, From Parks to Riverbanks
Last Updated on November 4, 2022 Like they do with pretty much everything else, Parisians make a true art of the spring or summer picnic. It’s not…
6 Inspiring Urban Farms & Community Gardens to Explore in Paris Now
Last Updated on February 22, 2021 Paris has a lot going for it, but if there’s one thing lacking, it’s space. The need to squeeze, adjust and…
Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know
Last Updated on January 25, 2023 For this first article in a series of practical tips I’ll refer to as “Paris Trip Planning Q&A“, let’s tackle a…
