Colder months have fallen on Paris and with it, comes the ideal season to explore the eerie side of the City of Light. …read more
At 16 I moved to Paris with big dreams. Here are 7 lessons I learned while coming of age in the City of Light. …read more
I’m often asked if there are differences between eating out in the States and France. While each restaurant varies, there are a few tricks I’ve picked up in order to make the experience a little more manageable. …read more
Strikes are part and parcel of French life. Here are our best ways of getting around Paris during the strikes. …read more
It takes audacity to pack up your life, move to a new country, learn a foreign language, and build a career from the ground up. For photographer Katie Donnelly, doing so wasn’t just a life change—it was the start of a thriving business in the heart of Paris. …read more
HiP Paris is looking for new interns! Are you a total Francophile who loves the City of Light like we do? This is the perfect opportunity for you. …read more
Every time someone discovers I’m dating a chef, I usually get similar reactions: “Wow, you’re so lucky, you must eat so well.” And while that’s true, my experience goes further than posting a pretty food photo on Instagram. After five years in Paris with my French chef boyfriend here are a few things I’ve learned. …read more
September marks la rentrée in France, the moment when summer vacation winds down and the French get back to their daily lives. There are a wide range of cultural events, sports, and festivals that make it one of the best months to be in Paris. …read more
I would argue that there is no better energy than that of Paris in September. This moment is known as “la rentrée,” when the locals return from their summer vacations (many of which span the entire month of August), looking great and feeling even better. …read more
When we decided to move to France, one of the biggest decisions was where to send our kids to school. We opted for total immersion in our neighborhood maternelle, the French equivalent of preschool. What we’ve learned has been a cultural education in itself, surprising, occasionally maddening and enlightening all at once. …read more
For those who cherish the peaceful atmosphere resulting from the mass exodus of holiday-goers, August is Paris’ most prized month. In the past, I haven’t always embraced this sentiment, mainly because I love the charge of the city. However, perhaps these August-lovers have it right? …read more
Veggies to Table’s online curated Live and SIlent Auction brings Paris, Maine, Italy and Provence to you! …read more
Breaking up with someone you love is often a terrible experience. Breaking up with someone you love in what is supposed to be the City of Love can be a heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster. …read more
