The Marais stays open on Sunday. Not every shop or eatery, but enough that the neighborhood feels alive on those typically quiet dimanches. …read more
Come with me on a tour of five Paris spots that I’ve experienced first in the movies, then in real life, to find out if they live up to their cinematic claims to fame. …read more
Here are six of our favorite most fashionable new addresses to check into this fall. …read more
With September comes la rentrée, the time when Parisians returns from their summer vacations, rested and ready to get back to work. And that means there’s plenty to do in Paris this month. …read more
There’s been an upswing in apiculture in Paris, with ruches (beehives) in the most unexpected places. With all the buzz around bees, I decided to discover more about beekeeping and the honey of Paris. …read more
Here’s a brief list of considerations for the adventurous, but less able amongst us; Paris can certainly be a challenge for those with a disability, but it needn’t be a disappointment. Tom Nash, quadruple amputee and international keynote speaker, shares his experience and tips for exploring Paris with a disability. …read more
Once you’ve secured your summer vacation dates, booked your plane tickets to Paris and spent hours scouring blogs for the trendiest restaurants, the most fashionable boutiques and the off-the-beaten-path adventures, there’s only one last hurdle before jetting off: figuring out exactly what you pack for a vacation to Paris. …read more
Parisians have never lost the habit of shopping in local hardware shops, where you can find many zero-waste cleaning products. Les Drogueries D’Aujourd’hui is one of several new chains making the most of an old idea, offering wooden brushes with coconut fiber for everything from shining your shoes to scrubbing your sink. …read more
Once an industrial hub, the Canal Saint-Martin area is now one of the trendiest, most dynamic quartiers in the city, with creative restaurants, fun fashion, and bars bursting with boisterous crowds. …read more
The ultimate catch-22 of every Parisian has to be decorating their apartment. But there is one easy solution to our space-starved woes: IKEA. Things are looking up for us budget-conscious Parisians, because IKEA has finally opened a store right in the heart of the city. …read more
We’re delving into the lives of some well-known Parisians to find out what they would consider an ideal day in Paris in our new series My Perfect Day in Paris. To kick things off, Lindsey Tramuta, an American journalist and bestselling author of The New Paris, invited us into her apartment to chat about her… …read more
With a short day trip from Paris city center you can surround yourself in gorgeous greenery, as well as some history and culture. Here are some of the best day trips for those seeking a peaceful and beautiful escape to nature. …read more
We dive into the Paris dating scene and larger French dating culture, from France’s popular dating apps and a layout of where the cool kids hang out, to the cultural norms you’ll need to familiarize yourself with. …read more
