Welcome to the Passage du Grand Cerf! It’s one of the prettiest covered passageways of Paris, tucked away in the second arrondissement. This iron and glass arcade from 1825 houses 20 or so boutique shops and businesses, a few offices, and apartments. The Passage du Grand Cerf, like many other hidden Paris passageways, is many […]
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Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Posted on August 23, 2019
Saint-Germain-des-Prés can be touristy, but it’s also home to fantastic cafes and shops ranging from the authentically Parisian to the avant-garde. This is the heart of Paris’s Left Bank, the literary center of the capital. Cafe de Flore and Les Deux Magots were centers of literary life of Paris in the 1930s to 1960s—and they’re […]
5 Famous Restaurants You Have to Visit in Paris
Posted on August 23, 2019
As one of the top food destinations in the world, there’s no shortage of famous restaurants in Paris. From historic addresses to those made famous by celebrity diners, here we round up some of the most iconic Paris restaurants that are actually worth a visit. Le Fouquet’s Open since 1899, the historic Le Fouquet’s is […]
The 7 Best Places for Coffee in Paris + Essential Coffee Vocab
Posted on August 22, 2019
In Paris, cafe culture runs deep. Coffee culture, well—as others have reported, it’s still developing. For many years, the only available coffee options in Paris were very average, at best. This is for a number of reasons, among them strict regulations for opening new cafes, France’s history of colonialism, and general lack of innovation in […]
5 Cheap Eats in Paris That Are Perfect for Any Budget
Posted on August 22, 2019
Paris is more than just macarons and meringues, or coffee and croissants. It is the umami of Asian cuisine, the waft of Middle-Eastern scents, the warmth of African soul food, the comfort of American classics, the proud traditions of Italian cooking, the spicy trails of Indian curries—and of course, those beloved French classics, too. The […]
Le Marais Restaurants: A Local’s Guide to 8 Must-Try Eateries
Posted on August 22, 2019
One of Paris’s oldest neighborhoods, Le Marais entices both tourists and locals alike with its charmingly narrow streets, historic architecture, and fantastic museums and galleries. Le Marais restaurants are no exception. It’s also one of the best areas in the city to enjoy famous Parisian food, which means not only classic French cuisine but also […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Île de la Cité
Posted on August 21, 2019
Paris has its roots on Île de la Cité. This tiny island in the Seine in the heart of Paris was where the city was founded by a tribe of fishermen in the third century BC. With its cobblestoned streets lined with chestnut trees, cozy eateries and historic landmarks like the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the island […]
How to Order Coffee in French Like You Know What You’re Doing
Posted on August 20, 2019
It seems like an easy task: ordering a coffee. But as with many things in France, there’s a right and a wrong way. French coffee culture is guided by a number of spoken and unspoken rules. There’s the somewhat confusing nomenclature, unique coffee shop dynamics and a strong tendency toward over-caffeination. As a visitor to […]
The 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Paris
Posted on August 20, 2019
Paris may be one of the world’s top destinations, but that doesn’t mean side-stepping Paris tourist traps is easy. Communicating in a new language and understanding French cultural norms is only part of the process. In evaluating the best plan for your trip to the City of Light, it’s necessary to look past the clichés […]
Everything You Need To Know To Navigate A French Market
Posted on August 5, 2019
Open air markets are one of the great joys of life in France—and occasionally confusing for some visitors to navigate. Food markets are still an enormous part of French culture, as they offer both seasonality and real value. They are often less expensive and usually far better quality and selection than what you’d find at […]
