Did you know the banks of the Seine River and the Bassin de la Villette turn into a Parisian beach resort each summer? Ever since 2002, when Mayor Bertrand Delanoë launched the first “Paris Plages” for all of the Parisians who couldn’t join the annual exodus from the city for the summer, it has become […]

This month’s update is filled with museum visits, from Freemasons and medical history to Madame de Sévigné, Lafayette, and Hilma af Klint, along with a few new discoveries around Paris. I’ve also included an important reminder on Navigo passes at the airport and a video visit of three new street art projects across the city, […]

The perfect apartment reveal – the Les Pierres Dorées in the 7th arrondissement! On one of Madelyn’s first visits to the apartment that would become Les Pierres Dorées, she stepped out onto the long balcony and immediately saw what made this property so special. The balcony ran along the double living room and spacious main […]

Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]

May 1st (Fête du Travail- Labor Day), May 8th (Fête de la Victoire de 1945, V-Day), May 14th (Ascension) and May 25th (Pentecost Monday) are official “bank holidays” in France. Aside from some smaller restaurants and shops, most places will be open as usual except on May 1st, when most museums and stores are closed. April […]

by Paris Perfect Last Updated: June 3rd, 2026 |  Published: May 20th, 2026 CONTI 1 bedroom | 2 bathrooms Imagine opening your own French doors to the sights and sounds of Rue Saint-Dominique, one of the most beloved streets in the 7th arrondissement. At Conti, the best of daily Parisian living is right at your doorstep, […]

Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]

The 22nd annual Nuit Européenne des Musées (European Museum Night) takes place on Saturday, May 23rd, offering free evening access to museums across Paris and Europe. Some venues require reservations, while others offer open visits with potential long wait times. Here are Heather’s tips and recommendations for making the most of the evening. What to […]

by Paris Perfect Last Updated: May 29th, 2026 |  Published: May 21st, 2026 A Beautiful Place to Call Home in Paris 3 bedroom | 2.5 bathrooms | 7th arrondissement | €2,490,000 Each apartment we create is a labor of love, and sharing it with you is always the most exciting part. We’re pleased to introduce Les […]

Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]