Your Paris guide
A Parisian’s guide to Paris available on iphone and ipad
Did you get your Muguet?
On May 1st, if you’re in Paris, or anywhere in France, you’re sure to notice people selling ‘lily of the valley’ (muguet in french) at…
09/25/2016
Is it true what they say about Paris ?
1. Do french people really eat snails, frogs and pigs feet ? Yes, and Yes! They also eat cow’s brains, pig’s cheek, tripe and…
09/25/2016
Ten questions about Paris : Quiz
There are always more facts about Paris to learn and we have compiled a few random ones to test your knowledge. If you need a little…
09/25/2016
Paris Neighborhoods – Left Bank
The Left Bank, on the south side of the River Seine, is lively and a lot of fun to explore. Let us guide you through…
09/25/2016
Paris Neighborhoods – Right Bank
What Parisians call the right bank (river Seine flows east to west) is the north side of Paris and this is where you can explore the…
09/25/2016
Street food, a new trend in Paris
“Street Food” is one of the most noticeable culinary trends to hit Paris in the past few years. Farewell MacDonald’s, Quick, Burger King and…
09/25/2016
Market streets of Paris
Paris has preserved some of the more attractive and picturesque streets, which generally form a small perimeter of high-end food merchants and quaint open-air…
09/25/2016
Visiting Museums and Monuments
Getting to see everything you want to see in Paris can be an expensive and time-consuming business. Here are a few things to know for…
09/25/2016
Infographic – Paris in figures
Paris is the most visited city in the world, it is the most romantic place on earth with millions of lights shining on its cobbled…
09/25/2016
Top Views Worth Paying for in Paris
We have selected the top views of Paris that are worth paying for. We all love wandering through the streets of Paris and savoring that magical…
09/25/2016
La Galette des Rois in Paris
‘La galette des Rois’, or the ‘three kings cake’, is a big thing in Paris. If you pass by any of Paris’s boulangeries or patisseries…
09/25/2016
Do you know your famous French people? – Quiz
The look and feel of Paris has been shaped over the years by its inhabitants; from the city planning to the architecture, to the café…
09/25/2016
How well do you know Paris? – Quiz
Paris is is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. People come from both near and far to see the sights and soak…
09/25/2016
Biking in Paris
Biking in Paris may appear daunting; we have all seen the heavy traffic, you may already know about the confusing ‘priorité à droite’ (those…
09/25/2016
France Miniature – with a quiz
France boasts a lot of varied and beautiful countryside, and has a lot of history and historical monuments throughout. How do you get a taste of…
09/25/2016
Top 10 things to do in the Paris region for children
If you have had a few days of sightseeing as a family, why not dedicate a whole day to the kids? Here are our…
09/25/2016
Top 10 things to do in Paris with children
In general children love Paris. You may need to plan your trip differently compared to a romantic get away, or a gastronomy tour, but you can…
09/25/2016
Avoiding scams
Generally speaking, Paris is a safe place to visit. However, there are a few common scams that could potentially tarnish your lovely experience in…
09/25/2016
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On the Agenda
The Musée d’Orsay is dedicating an exhibition to the romantic 19th century painter Charles Gleyre. To date, France has never devoted a solo exhibition ...
Every 21st of June, on the first day of summer, music is celebrated in France and particularly in Paris through free concerts and events taking place ...
The Monnaie de Paris is showing a contemporary art exhibition entitled Merci Raymond, by Bertrand Lavier. Located along the Seine river, on the left b ...
The Musée de la Nature et de la Chasse (Museum of Nature and Hunting) is definitely an offbeat place that will take the whole family to a journey into ...
The Grand Palais is exhibiting photographs by Seydou Keïta (1921-2001), now considered one of the greatest photographers of the second half of the twe ...
The Jeu de Paume museum, situated in the garden of the Tuileries near the Concorde, is showing an exhibition dedicated to the photographer Josef Sudek ...
If you are keen on architecture, make sure to visit the Pavillon de l’Arsenal. You will learn how the city of Paris has developed since the Midde Ages ...
The perfect stop for a one-hour visit if you are in the neighbourhood of Saint Germain des Prés or on your way to the Bon Marché department store, the ...
Summer is coming: Jardins, Jardin, a free 4-day event in the garden of the Tuileries, is celebrating gardens, gardening and the design of outdoor spac ...
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the “Front populaire”, an upheaval that led to a complete revamping of the French social standards, the free exh ...We’re Social
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