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
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
Paris comes out of hibernation and is reborn this time of year. And uncovering the joys of Paris in September can ease the pain of la rentrée. …read more
Since moving to Paris, I’ve given Francophone music another chance, but this time through a more modern lens. Inspired by some of my favorite anglophone artists, here are some French/Francophone music artists worth checking out, including some acts you may have caught at the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies. …read more
There’s nothing quite like cozying up with an old-fashioned paper book – whether you want to spend an afternoon in the park escaping the crowds, pass the time while traveling or lounging on the beach on a sultry summer day. If you’re in Paris and need to pick up some reading material, check out one… …read more
When temperatures tip over 90°F (that’s 32°C for the French), Parisians turn to summer activities that’ll help them cool down…and escape the sweaty crowds trying to do the same. Here are 9 of our favorite Paris summer activities that’ll keep you refreshed and give you an excuse to discover the city’s hidden treasures. …read more
Raising teens is a challenge (and joy) no matter where you are. One expat shares the wonderful and not-so-wonderful aspects of parenting in Paris. …read more
