Paris Travel Tips

One thing we take very seriously here in France is good food—it's practically written into the Declaration of Human Rights! Sometimes, though, you want a bit more.

Paris used to be surrounded by vineyards and market gardens, but almost all of them were swallowed up by the huge growth of the city in the 19th century.

Used to sleeping in on Sundays? Think again—here in Paris, we wake up early every Sunday to hit the market.

The beautifully ornate pâtisserie lined up in Paris’ pastry shops will definitely catch your eye, but the humble madeleine has become one of France’s favorite sweet treats.

From pinot noir to pastis, there’s no shortage of drinks you should try in Paris—you just need to know what the locals are actually ordering! Yet before you have visions of Van Gogh hallucinating wildly and slicing off his own ear after one shot too many of the fée verte (green fairy), remember that today, Paris' modern drinking scene has far more finesse.