Here’s our complete guide to Paris in May with the best places to go, things to do, and activities for families in the City of Light. …read more
if you want to experience authentic Parisian daily life, away from the tourist trail, head to rue de Lévis in the 17th arrondissement, where you’ll find favorites like Arnaud Nicolas (meilleur ouvrier de France, charcuterie cuisinée) and Poîlane without the crowds. …read more
Looking for the perfect perfect spring outfit? With a few versatile, high-quality basics in your wardrobe, you’ll be dressing like a Parisian in no time! …read more
Imagine stepping out of your private entrance onto rue Saint-Antoine, a historic, vibrant street in the Marais. Just steps from the iconic Place des Vosges, this airy, elegant apartment is the perfect mix of charm, creature comforts, and enviable location. …read more
Coming back after a lengthy hiatus, so much had changed. I’m living in new neighborhoods, seeing new people, tasting new foods. It’s like the Paris I lived in before was just a postcard, and now I’m seeing the real city for the first time again. …read more
While there is never a bad time to visit the city, with warmer weather, sunshine, fewer crowds and flowers in full bloom, April is one of the best months to visit. Here is our complete guide for enjoying Paris in April. …read more
Besides the city’s Haussmanian avenues, there’s also another side of Paris whose hidden charms locals prefer keeping to themselves. The city’s secret streets—bucolic pathways lined with picturesque residences will transport you to a cozy village in the South of France. …read more
Travel writers and journalists are trained to notice what the everyday tourist might not so you can just show up and enjoy the city without having to worry. It’s not always as easy as it looks. Here are some ways we do it. …read more
There’s no question that women chefs have always played an important role in French cuisine. From les mères lyonnaises to modern leading Michelin-starred cheffes, the terrain has been laid for an exciting new generation of women chefs. Here are seven Paris restaurants with women chefs at the helm we recommend you try. …read more
Illustrator, live event artist, author, and standup comedian Jessie Kanelos Weiner has always been “chronically creative”. Her passion for art and creativity are encapsulated perfectly in the books she writes, most notably Paris in Stride: An Insider’s Walking Guide and her latest, Thinking in Watercolor. …read more
When my first daughter left home, my American friends expected me to fall apart. There seemed to be a learned cultural idea that having our kids leave home is a sad thing. I was delighted to discover that instead of loss, I felt the intense elation. …read more
Falling in love with romance-infused Paris – the grandiose Haussmannian architecture, the Marais’ winding streets, and the city’s bistro scene – is easy. But if you’re not born here, living in Paris is another story. It’s a whole other lifestyle, a mentality. And although it is hard not to love Paris for its compelling beauty… …read more
Valentine’s Day is problematic. If you’re not into it, here’s what to do instead. Get ready to swan about Paris, no lover required. …read more
