Best Free Museums in Paris, from Fine Art to City History
Last Updated on September 17, 2026 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 February 28, 2025 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 April 16, 2025 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 December 29, 2025 If you type “cheap hotels in Paris” into Google or far cooler search engines such as Ecosia, the first page of…
Best Street Food in Paris: Our Picks For a Cheap Bite
Last Updated on June 25, 2025 Growing up in a Los Angeles suburb well before the era of hipster food trucks, street food wasn’t much of a…
How to Avoid Tourist Traps & Scams in Paris: Our Top Tips
Last Updated on July 9, 2026 As one of the world’s most-visited cities, Paris relies on tourism to thrive economically. While that’s generally a mutually beneficial thing,…
Summer Festivals in Paris, from Live Music to Open-Air Cinema
Last Updated on June 26, 2026 The arrival 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 July 1, 2026 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: History & How to Visit
Last Updated on April 24, 2024 From “Last Tango in Paris” to “Amélie”, “Les Amants du Pont Neuf” to “Before Sunset” and “Midnight in Paris”, many well-known movies…
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…
How to Get From the Airport to Paris by Taxi (& Avoid Scams)
Last Updated on September 19, 2025 I still remember my first (and last) scam taxi ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport. I was returning home from a…
5 Great Museums for Kids in Paris: Family-Friendly Collections
Last Updated on March 28, 2025 I often get e-mails from parents asking how to keep their young ones stimulated and happy in the French capital. And…
Best Paris Boat Tours & Seine Cruises: How to Book?
Last Updated on July 8, 2024 Most “top attractions” lists for Paris, including our own, suggest booking a boat tour of the Seine river or other waterways…
Best Places for Picnics in Paris, From Parks to Riverbanks
Last Updated on March 5, 2024 Like they do with pretty much everything else, Parisians make a true art of the spring or summer picnic. It’s not…
Inspiring Urban Farms & Community Gardens to Explore in Paris
Last Updated on September 2, 2025 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…
