Best Free Museums in Paris, from Fine Art to City History
When I was a young teaching assistant and a newcomer to Paris, I had to stretch my meager budget as best I could. If I managed not […]
Eating Out on a Budget in Paris & France: A Few Key Tips
Harboring more Michelin-starred restaurants within its borders than many other countries combined, France is widely associated with “la haute gastronomie“: high-end cuisine that remains frustratingly inaccessible to […]
The Most Beautiful Paris Parks & Gardens (and a Bit of History)
Compared to London, Madrid, and other European capitals, Paris isn’t an especially “green” city. Only 9.5% of the capital is currently consecrated to parks and other green […]
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 a cascade […]
The Best Street Food in Paris: Our Favorite Spots For a Cheap Bite
Growing up in a Los Angeles suburb well before the era of hipster food trucks, street food wasn’t much of a thing, especially since you rarely left […]
6 Tips for Avoiding Tourist Traps & Scams in Paris
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. For one […]
Best Summer Festivals in Paris, from Live Music to Open-Air Cinema
The advent of summer in Paris is almost always a cheerful time, not least due to the large number of events– most outdoors and many totally free– […]
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 their forthcoming […]
Beautiful Bridges in Paris: Famous Appearances & A Bit of History
Think back to the films you may have seen– whether recently or not– that are partly or wholly set in Paris. What sorts of backdrops (aside from […]
Looking for a Good Virtual Tour of Paris? Start With These.
When the world was turned upside-down by a minuscule, spike-covered virus, in 2020, many of us who take joy in travel had to find creative ways to […]
Paris Airport Taxis: How to Use Them (& Avoid the Bad Ones)
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 around suitcases […]
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 that can […]
Paris Boat Tours & Cruises: Are They Worth Your Time?
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. But since […]
The Best Places for Picnics in Paris, From Parks to Riverbanks
Like they do with pretty much everything else, Parisians make a true art of the spring or summer picnic. It’s not just a quick meal on the […]
6 Inspiring Urban Farms & Community Gardens to Explore in Paris Now
Paris has a lot going for it, but if there’s one thing lacking, it’s space. The need to squeeze, adjust and think creatively not only applies to […]
Travel Insurance for France: What You Need to Know
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, question. Readers […]
