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.
Author: Oliver Gee
Host of The Earful Tower podcast and writer of the blog posts
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Psst: Want to see inside the most glorious mosaic lobby in Paris?
Take a look inside this incredible building entrance in the 16th arrondissement.
This tiny Parisian bar from 1911 is an Art Nouveau paradise
Take a look inside the amazing Cravan bar, tucked away in a Hector Guimard building in the 16th arrondissement.
Guide to the 16th arrondissement of Paris: The sweet life
Ah, the 16th arrondissement. Ignored by many tourists for being too “boring”, perhaps even too expensive – but there are plenty of treasures to find (and we found them).
A unique Paris apartment: Inside a domed rooftop home
Ever wondered what it looks like inside a domed Paris apartment? Well let’s take a look!
Guide to the 17th arrondissement of Paris: A slice of family life
Here’s your guide to the 17th arrondissement of Paris with all the treasures we found there.