So you’re coming to Paris and you want to maximise your time and spend your money wisely. But how to do it? Here are our tips.
The alternative Paris picnic spot: A guide to the Canal Saint-Martin
Looking for a picnic spot in Paris with a bit of edge? Look no further than the Canal Saint-Martin. Here’s how to visit it.
Guide to the 10th arrondissement of Paris: The melting pot
The 10th arrondissement is a melting pot of old Paris, new Paris, and everything (and everyone) in between. Here’s what we found during our visit, from iconic restaurants and exceptional bakeries to top-notch canal-side picnic ideas.
Have you explored the secret passages of the 11th arrondissement?
A little-known Paris treasure is the open-air passageways that are dotted throughout the 11th arrondissement. Here’s how to find them.
Guide to the 11th arrondissement of Paris: The cool part of town
The 11th arrondissement is undoubtedly the cool part of town. Here’s what we found during our 24-hour visit, from eco hotels to password-protected speakeasy bars.
What it’s really like to dine at the legendary Paris restaurant Le Train Bleu
Dining at the Train Bleu restaurant is a true bucket-list experience that everyone should try once. Here’s what happened when we visited, complete with dozens of stunning photos.
Guide to the 12th arrondissement of Paris: A district on the move
The 12th district of Paris is enormous and rich with treasures. Here’s our guide, featuring the exceptional Train Bleu restaurant, the intriguing fairground museum, and much more.
Did you know about the king’s enormous globes hidden in a Paris library?
The Globes of Coronelli are perhaps the most incredible Paris site you’ve never heard about. Here’s how to find them – and the story of how they came to be.
The Paris apartment that became a treasure trove of antique maps
In an apartment in the 13th arrondissement, untold treasures line the bookshelves and hang on the walls. Join me on a visit to the antique map specialists, the Librarie Loeb Larocque.
How to visit the charming Butte-aux-Cailles neighbourhood
Dubbed by some as “Mini Montmartre”, the Butte-aux-Cailles is a small and charming neighbourhood at the top of a hill in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Here’s how to visit and what to find.
Guide to the 13th arrondissement of Paris: Hidden gems
The 13th arrondissement is not typically a place for tourist sites… or so we thought. Here are the best things to find, including two magnificent globes that deserve a spot in the Louvre museum!
Vanves: Why you should visit the OTHER Paris flea market
Everyone talks about the famous market to the north of Paris, but you should really be heading to the Vanves flea market in the 14th arrondissement. Here’s why.
What it’s really like to dine at the iconic Paris restaurant: Le Dôme
We visited the iconic Parisian restaurant Le Dome. Here’s what you can expect if you do the same.
Guide to the 14th arrondissement of Paris: The surprise package
This truly is an underrated Paris destination, featuring everything from iconic diners, village-style streets, and curiosities that’ll leave your eyes wide with wonder.
‘Swan Island’: The beautiful Paris walk you’ve never heard of before
Take a stroll with us along the wonderful Île aux Cygnes, the long island near the Eiffel Tower you’ve probably never seen.
Guide to the 15th arrondissement of Paris: The overlooked district
The best view of Paris, a bistro steeped in local history, and a delightful bakery. Here’s what you should track down in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Corkscrews & Canes: The five best museums in the 16th arrondissement of Paris
From Monet’s impressionist art to the most ornate wooden desk you’ve ever seen: Here are five great museums in the 16th arrondissement.
The Hunt for Hector: Where to find Guimard’s Art Nouveau facades in the 16th arrondissement
The 16th arrondissement is rich with incredible Art Nouveau buildings by architect Hector Guimard. Here’s how and where to find the key buildings.