An hour away from Paris by car, discover the wonderful castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the tragic story that changed the course of French architectural history. The inspiration for Versailles Vaux-le-Vicomte is a project 20 years in the making, built between 1641 and 1661 by Nicolas Fouquet, in charge of the finances of France under Louis...Read More
Looking for great art museums but unwilling to deal with large crowds ? Already checked off the Louvre & Orsay from your list ? Here’s a short list of 5 lesser-known museums that are worth a visit. Camondo museum Moïse de Camondo, a reputed Parisian banker during the Belle Époque, was a passionate collector of...Read More
The Netflix series “Emily in Paris” premiered in October 2020 and was a huge hit. Viewers were delighted by the character played by Lily Collins, her extravagant fashions and well the elegant Parisian settings for each episode. The city of Paris herself is an important main character in the series. We follow Emily about town...Read More
Ah, Paris in the spring… Drinks move from the inside of the apartments to the cafés and river banks, flowers are blooming. Time for the best tennis players in the world to be back in the city of lights ! Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 edition of the French Open, Roland-Garros....Read More
Planning your dream vacation to Paris? You may be filled with questions about your upcoming visit, especially if it will be your first time visiting the French capital. We’ve compiled a list here of 10 things you should know before you come to Paris. #1 Paris is Safe Paris is a very safe city, statistically...Read More
You may be asking yourself what you are going to do for Christmas in Paris. At the end of the Year, Paris will be magical in the streets with music, markets, illuminations and decorations! Our favorite Christmas markets in Paris Firstly You must visit a Christmas market while in Paris, and here is our selection:...Read More
Since the early 1900’s all of Paris has been singing, dancing, writing and painting in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Indeed, it was the favorite neighborhood of artists and philosophers like Ernest Hemingway, Picasso and Jean-Paul Sartre. Known for being an artsy, chic area of Paris, its atmosphere is both bohemian and bourgeois, which we call bobo in French....Read More
If you’ve seen all the Paris Highlights and are now looking for hidden gems and places off the beaten path, explore le Marais! Situated in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements above the River Seine, it’s one of Paris’ most vibrant neighborhoods, perfect for bars, food, art and shopping. This trendy area in Paris is home...Read More
The Easter holiday can be the best time to visit Paris. Depending on when the holiday falls, you’ll likely be able to catch some lovely Parisian Spring weather – especially if Easter Sunday is in mid to late April. We’d love to share some French Easter traditions that you can take part in – no...Read More
The Paris metro system is one of the oldest in the world – having opened in 1900 for the World’s Fair. Known for its unique Art Nouveau entrances designed by Hector Guimard, the Paris Metro is one of the icons of Paris – and your best bet for getting across the city quickly and cheaply. ...Read More
