As someone who’s written about the French capital for over 15 years, the most frequent question I’ve probably been asked is “When’s the best time […]
Best Time to See Paris: A Full Seasonal Guide on When to Go
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Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris: Our Full 2025 Guide
Celebrated every July 14th with much pomp, circumstance, good cheer and fun, Bastille Day in Paris is an occasion marking France’s “Fête Nationale”, or National […]
Paris in the Summer: What to See & Do?
There’s something slightly surreal about Paris in the summer months. It’s not only that the days feel impossibly long, then almost seamlessly stretch into (often […]
Christmas in Paris: Magical & Festive Things to Do in 2025
Christmas lights and decorations in Paris bring warm light to the cold nights. Rachel Naismith/All rights reserved […]
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings in Paris: How to Enjoy?
The French may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the third Thursday of November they find something of their own to be thankful for: wine. To be […]
Paris in the Fall: What to See and Do?
I’ll be up-front about something: I tend to prefer Paris in the fall months. For one thing, there’s just something about sparkling autumnal light hitting […]
Nuit Blanche, a Paris Arts Festival for Night Owls
First celebrated in 2002, Nuit Blanche is an arts and culture event in Paris that’s ideal for the nocturnally inclined– and entirely free. Translating as […]
4 Paris Jazz Festivals to Mark in Your Calendar Now
Paris is legendary for its longstanding jazz scene, rivaling New Orleans’ and New York’s at certains points in history. While the golden era of Dizzy […]
Where to Taste Some of the Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Paris?
A small confession: I’m not someone you can really trust with a pint of decent ice cream left in the freezer. If it’s there, it’s […]
All About Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés LGBT+) in 2026
NOTE: On June 26th, 2026, it was announced that the Paris Pride March (Marché des Fiertés), scheduled for Saturday June 27th, was cancelled due to […]
The Palais Royal in Paris: A Haven From the Crowds
It may be just a few hundred feet away from the Louvre, the buzzing epicenter of tourism in the French capital. It may house a […]
Belleville Artists’ Open Studios: Get a Glimpse of Local Creation
Every year in late spring, over 200 artists working in Paris’ northeastern Belleville neighborhood open their studios for a few days to the general public– all for […]
Best Paris Boat Tours & Seine Cruises: How to Book?
Most “top attractions” lists for Paris, including our own, suggest booking a boat tour of the Seine river or other waterways in the capital. But […]
Best Places for Picnics in Paris, From Parks to Riverbanks
Like they do with pretty much everything else, Parisians make a true art of the spring or summer picnic. It’s not just a quick meal […]
Paris Loves Vinyl: The Coveted Collectors’ Event Returns in January
Do you routinely lament the poor sound quality of MP3s and other digital music formats, as your spouse or friends groan at your predictable rant? […]
The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Paris: Our Picks
While I’m more of a coffee lover than a tea person, the winter season in the capital demands an extra dose of calm and coziness. […]
Paris in November: Why to Embrace the Short, Cozy Days
Many tourists don’t even consider visiting Paris in November, fearing they’ll be treated to icy rain, miserably dark days and grumpy, sleepy locals. But while […]
Paris in October: What to See & Do in 2025?
Autumn in the French capital has always been one of my favorite times of year– especially at the beginning of the season, before the days […]
Paris in September: A Welcome Return After the Lull
Most locals view Paris in September as the true new year. Following a long summer hiatus, residents of the city return home from vacation and […]
Paris in August: How to Enjoy the “High-Low” Season in the Capital
Paris in August presents travelers with an odd and interesting scenario. Following July’s mass exodus of local residents to beaches in the south of France, it’s […]
