We’re ready to make up for lost time. Here are the hottest ways to celebrate another 365-day roller coaster ride around the sun– à Paris. …read more
There are plenty of ways you can ring in the new year with Gallic style. Here are some tips on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve like the French. …read more
On your second trip to Paris you’ll want to get off the beaten path and see the city in a new way, which takes some planning in advance. Here are some insider tips for getting Paris right the second time. …read more
No other beverage is more associated with special occasions than champagne. Considering the vast array of labels, selecting the right bottle for the most sparkling night of the year can be a daunting task. These expert tips and suggested producers will help guide you on how to choose and serve the best champagne, whether you’re… …read more
‘Tis the season and those in the northern hemisphere are wrapping up in their winter best, drinking mulled wine under sparkling lights, and indulging in comfort food. However, for those in the southern hemisphere, the Christmas season is quite the opposite. For those who are new to the winter experience like me, or if you’re just… …read more
When it comes to Parisian holiday magic, few sights capture the spirit of the season like the legendary department store Galeries Lafayette’s Christmas display. Long considered one of the world’s most beautiful, this luxurious bazaar was created in the art nouveau style of the late 1800s. There is no mistaking its iconic 140-feet high Neo-Byzantine… …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
There are ways to approach your first visit to Paris that will assure you get the most out of the experience and guarantee a maximum of memories you’ll hold dear for years after your trip. Here is how to pull off the perfect first trip to Paris. …read more
If you’ve dreamt of owning your own pied-a-terre in Paris, the good news is there are ways of offsetting costs to help make your dream come true. How? Via short term rentals in Paris. We have 2 apartments for sale that have the rare legal designation as short-term rentals. Message us at info@hipparis.com and read on to… …read more
I recently sat down with Boneshaker Doughnuts owner and head baker, Amanda Bankert, to discuss how the idea to open a donut shop in the heart of Paris came to be and more. …read more
As a single Mom of two teens, this is not the first time I’ve lived with a man. With almost half a century of life and decades of dish with girlfriends on both sides of the Atlantic behind me, I have identified some undeniable signs that there is a Frenchman in my house. …read more
Halloween is getting bigger in France and there are so many ways to celebrate it. Here’s how to Halloween in Paris – fun guaranteed! …read more
Warm? Friendly? Spontaneous? These aren’t perhaps the first words that spring to mind when describing the typical Parisien. However, I can assure you that once you learn to greet and meet like a local, the slightly frosty exterior slowly begins to melt. …read more
