Posts in the Paris category:

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: Is it Worth it?

Paris Pass review and all the information you need to decide if it is worth it for your trip to Paris. If you are planning a trip to Paris and plan to visit a number of the city's top attractions, you may be able to save money and time by purchasing the Paris Pass. The Paris Pass provides free admis... Read More...

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

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

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...

Tips on Buying and Using the Paris Museum Pass

If you are planning a trip to Paris and want to spend some time admiring great artwork and visiting grand monuments, you’ll likely save money and time by purchasing a Paris Museum Pass. The Paris Museum Pass not only allows for free admission to a over 60 of top-visited attractions in Paris (i.e.,... Read More...

A Guide to Going to the Movies in France

While traveling do you want to stop and go to the movies in France? This article will explain out to read and interpret French film listings with a specific focus on going to the movies in Paris and Pariscope magazine listings. What is the difference between v.o. and v.f. films? We'll help you go to... Read More...

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

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 Seine Cruise Boat Tour

Seeing the romantic city of Paris by boat is on the must-do list of most visitors to Paris and Seine cruises are very popular. However, deciding on the right cruise may be difficult as there are several companies that provide similar tours along the Seine River. In this article, we we’ll give you ... Read More...

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

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...

How to Attend a Fashion Show in Paris at Galeries Lafayette

Interested in attending a fashion show in Paris? This article tell you how to get reservations and attend a fashion show in Paris at the Galeries Lafayette, and we share about our experience attending the fashion shows here. Until recently this was a free fashion show in Paris, but they have recentl... Read More...

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

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

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

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...