For many visitors, Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and who wants to spend it waiting in line? Paris Pass is one way to skip the line, but it’s a hefty investment and unless you’re a really high-octane sightseer, you probably won’t get value out of it. The Paris Museum Pass, on the other hand, might be […]
3 Gluten-Free Croissants in Paris So Good You Won’t Believe It
You don’t need gluten in your diet to enjoy some of the best baked goods Paris has to offer. Parisian bakeries excel in gluten-free baking. You’ll have no trouble getting hold of gluten-free versions of any French pastry you can dream of, except for one: the croissant. Making this quintessential French viennoiserie without gluten is […]
The Complete Guide to Paris with Kids: Where to Stay & What to Do
Traveling to Paris—or anywhere!—with kids can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Paris offers plenty of kid-friendly sights, as well as lots of quiet spaces where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. From hotels to museums, shops and playgrounds, we’ll show you where to head to […]
The Complete Vegetarian Guide to Paris
Following a vegetarian diet can be tricky in the city of charcuterie and canard, but it is possible. Vegetarianism hasn’t quite reached Paris in the same way as it has the rest of the world. But lately, the gastronomic pride for charcuterie and beef bourguignon is starting to feel threatened. Well, maybe. Although many traditional […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Bastille
Over the years, Bastille has transformed from a humble artisanal hub to a verifiable gastronomic wonderland. The area around the Bastille was once where people made things—every commerce was a cabinet maker, a carpet weaver, or a ceramicist. It was the artisanal crafts quarter of the city, full of skilled workers turning out beautiful objects. […]
The Complete Vegan Guide to Paris
From sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go bakeries, plenty of places in Paris cater to a plant-based diet. In the past, finding a vegan restaurant in Paris has been nothing short of a struggle. Luckily, that’s not really the case anymore. With more than 50 vegan eateries and coffee shops having opened in the past couple of […]
How to Visit Paris on a Budget: Where to Eat, Drink and Explore
Paris is known for being chic and sophisticated, but it doesn’t have to be tough on your wallet. Vacations can get expensive. The cost of the hotel and flights add up before you’ve even landed in your destination. And once you arrive, it’s easy to burn through your budget on food, attractions and entertainment—especially in […]
Hidden Paris: Passageways
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 […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
6 Rooftop Bars in Paris That Locals Love
Gray roofs and white stone, the gilded tops of local landmarks and the Eiffel Tower lurking somewhere in the background…there are few skylines as iconic as that of Paris. Following in the steps of New York or Berlin, Paris offers a wealth of terraces where you can admire the view while nursing a cocktail or […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Batignolles
Discover Paris’ exciting new culinary scene at these forward-thinking Batignolles restaurants. Once an offbeat residential area, Batignolles has become a trendy Bobo (bourgeois meets bohemian) neighborhood over the past few years. This quartier is the perfect place for eclectic dining in bistros and restaurants frequented by food-loving locals. We’ve put together a guide of our […]
5 Parks & Green Spaces in Paris You Have to See to Believe
Join us for a stroll through some of the most amazing parks in Paris. When it comes to parks in Paris, there’s a lot to choose from: the French capital is home to more than 400 green spaces with a quarter million trees among them. From the delightfully classic to the more unusual parks, here […]