8 Must-See Spots in the Marais to Discover the Real Paris
The first time I strolled through the Marais, it was clear that this was the district that embodied a new-bohemian — and slightly rebellious — spirit of Paris.…
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Experience the Eiffel Tower With Climbing, Dining, and Views
Many say that the Eiffel Tower offers the best views in Paris — and who could really argue? But there is so much more to the tower than…
Ballon de Paris Generali: World’s Biggest Hot Air Balloon
Leave it to Paris to turn the science of air quality into an extravaganza. Located in Parc André Citroën on the west end of Paris’ section of the…
The Eiffel Tower Carousel: Cost, Snacks, and Carnival Fun
2024 update: The carousel isn’t at the Eiffel Tower currently. It may return in future, and we’ll update here if so! As if seeing — or climbing the…
Amazing Sound and Light Show in Paris: Atelier des Lumières
In a serendipitous turn of events, I was feeling especially enlightened today so I started writing this post about one of my favorite offbeat art spots in Paris.…
La Cité Florale: A Hidden Garden Neighborhood in Paris
In the corner of the district, on the edge of the 13th arrondissement right where it bumps up against the 14th arrondissement, just around a few corners from…
Celebrate the French Way Aboard a Paris Party Boat
Paris Party Boats, Fun Afloat In case you didn’t know, Parisians love to party. When the weather cooperates, they love to do it on a Péniche à Paris — a…
From Lait Entiere to Demi Creme; the Crème Dilemma
The French j’adore dairy. From butter to cream and all manner of produits de lait in between, they don’t shy away from slicing off a not-so-small small slab…
Shopping at the Quincaillerie, a French Hardware Store
One of the best things about Paris — among the approximately one-billion-best-things-about-Paris — is that actual old-school shops aren’t at all considered ironic or kitschy. Parisians shop at…
Tabac? What’s That??
What is a Tabac? How’s is a Tabac different than a cafe? Isn’t a Tabac a cigarette store? Is it a French rule that there must always an…
J’adore! Paris ❤️ Pâte a Tartiner
It started way back in the 1960s, with Nutella. The origins of the creamy paste, made esentially from hazelnuts, chocolate/cocoa, oil and sugar started long before in Italy…
Pique-nique Parfait
Parisians picnic right. And they picnic often. They are true picnic perfectionists, of course with the usual easy-breezy, laissez-faire attitude most Parisians seem born with. Never too fancy…