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Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: Complete Visitor Guide

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: Complete Visitor Guide

We've visited Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann many times since 2012. Our guide covers the dome, fashion show, macaron classes, rooftop views, opening hours, and practical tips.... Read More...

11 Ways to Get from London to Paris (& Vice Versa)

11 Ways to Get from London to Paris (& Vice Versa)

A guide to how to get from London to Paris or vice versa. The article reviews 11 different way to travel from London to Paris and compares them by price, time, and convenience. Includes flying, Eurostar trains, buses, driving, ferries, ride sharing, cycling, tours, and private transfers between the ... Read More...

Complete Guide to Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Complete Guide to Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris

A comprehensive and practical guide to visiting the Eiffel Tower, including how to buy tickets, how to save time and money, how to skip the lines, and how to get the best photos. We share all our Eiffel Tower tips based on our many visits to the Tour Eiffel.... Read More...

Paris Perfume Workshop: How to Make Your Own Perfume in Paris

Paris Perfume Workshop: How to Make Your Own Perfume in Paris

Did you know that you can create your own perfume in a Paris perfume workshop? You have several options where you can develop your own personal fragrance with personal guidance from a professional nose during a perfume class in Paris. Fragonard workshop attendees learn about the history of perfume, ... Read More...

Paris Pass Review 2026: Is the Paris Pass Worth It?

Paris Pass Review 2026: Is the Paris Pass Worth It?

We've used the Paris Pass on multiple trips since 2017. Our honest 2026 review with current pricing, savings examples, and tips for choosing the right pass.... Read More...

French Tea Time: A Guide to Afternoon Tea in Paris

French Tea Time: A Guide to Afternoon Tea in Paris

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Best Restaurants in Paris for Lunch: Save Money on Michelin Starred Restaurants in Paris

Best Restaurants in Paris for Lunch: Save Money on Michelin Starred Restaurants in Paris

A guide to the best restaurants in Paris. This list covers Paris's best Michelin starred restaurants, which offer great value fixed price lunch menus!... Read More...

Canal Cruises in Paris: A Boat Ride on the Canal Saint Martin

Canal Cruises in Paris: A Boat Ride on the Canal Saint Martin

On our last visit to Paris we took a boat cruise on the Canal Saint Martin. While a good percentage of Paris visitors take a boat cruise on the famous Seine River, very few venture onto Paris’ canals. In fact, I think most people don’t happen to know that Paris has canals, let alone that there i... Read More...

Paris Museum Pass Review: Is It Worth It? Tips for Buying and Using the Pass

Paris Museum Pass Review: Is It Worth It? Tips for Buying and Using the Pass

We've used the Paris Museum Pass on multiple trips since 2012. Here's our honest review with 2026 pricing, savings examples, and tips for getting the most value.... Read More...

A Guide to Going to the Movies in France

A Guide to Going to the Movies in France

We went to the movies in Paris and had to decode all the French cinema abbreviations. Here's what VF, VO, VOST, and VOSTFR mean, plus how to find English-language films in France.... Read More...

Tea in Paris: Afternoon Tea at Mariage Frères

Tea in Paris: Afternoon Tea at Mariage Frères

A cup of tea in Paris at Mariage Frères. Tea has been gaining popularity in the City of Lights over the last few decades and tea rooms and afternoon tea services have been popping up all over Paris. We’ll take you on a quick tour of the oldest tea company in France, in Mariage Frères, which was ... Read More...

Visiting the Deportation Memorial on the Île de la Cité in Paris

Visiting the Deportation Memorial on the Île de la Cité in Paris

While almost every visitor to Paris comes to the Île de la Cité—the island home to some of the most famous sites in Paris—most visitors miss the Deportation Memorial or the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation. But if you are looking for a more serious, quiet place of reflection, I would r... Read More...

Seine River Cruises in Paris: How to Choose the Best Cruise

Seine River Cruises in Paris: How to Choose the Best Cruise

We've taken multiple Seine cruises in Paris over the years with different companies. Here's our honest comparison of all 7 operators, plus dinner cruise and private cruise options.... Read More...

The Great Paris Macaron Debate: Ladurée versus Pierre Hermé

The Great Paris Macaron Debate: Ladurée versus Pierre Hermé

Both Laudrée and Pierre Hermé are famous pâtisserie based in Paris and both are well-known for their delicious, rainbow-colored assortment of macarons. Whereas Laudrée is known for its Belle Époque décor and more traditional offerings, Pierre Hermé is known for innovative and creative flavors... Read More...

Shopping at Free’P’Star: Cheap Vintage Clothing in Paris

Shopping at Free’P’Star: Cheap Vintage Clothing in Paris

Free’P’Star is a great vintage store for cheap clothes in Paris. While many vintage clothing shops in Paris have me saying “C'est trop cher”, prices at Free P Star begin at just 1€! Free P Star has three Marais locations in Paris.... Read More...

Galeries Lafayette Fashion Show Paris: Tickets, Tips, and Our Review

Galeries Lafayette Fashion Show Paris: Tickets, Tips, and Our Review

We've attended the Galeries Lafayette fashion show twice. Here's how to book tickets, what to expect from the 30-minute show, current pricing, and tips for getting the best seat.... Read More...

Missing the Boat on the Canal Saint Martin: Sometimes Things Don’t Work Out as We Planned

Missing the Boat on the Canal Saint Martin: Sometimes Things Don’t Work Out as We Planned

We had made reservations for a boat ride on the Canal Saint Martin in Paris on Canauxrama. We ended up being late and missing our reservations for our boat ride on the Saint Martin Canal.... Read More...

Attending a Performance at the Palais Garnier: Tips and Advice on Going to the Paris Opera Garnier

Attending a Performance at the Palais Garnier: Tips and Advice on Going to the Paris Opera Garnier

Interested in attending a ballet or opera at the Palais Garnier in Paris? This comprehensive article provides tips and advice on when to arrive, how to dress, and what to expect when attending a performance at the Paris Opera Garnier.... Read More...

Our Discovery of French Macarons: A Review of Ladurée Macarons

Our Discovery of French Macarons: A Review of Ladurée Macarons

We discovered Ladurée Macarons last year in Paris, and now craze these delightful pastries. We both review and rank the six macarons we sampled from Ladurée.... Read More...

Attending a Performance at the Palais Garnier: How to Book Tickets to the Paris Opera Garnier

Attending a Performance at the Palais Garnier: How to Book Tickets to the Paris Opera Garnier

This article provides step-by-step guidance and advice on how to book tickets to the Paris Opera at the Palais Garnier. This article teaches you how to book tickets to the Paris Opera Garnier online.... Read More...

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