When the temperatures spike into “canicule” heatwave levels (like the one we’ve been having this week), the city of Paris opens several municipal parks until midnight where you can go to cool off without resorting to air-conditioning.   Green Spaces Open 24/7 All Year While there are technically 140 Parisian “green spaces” that are open […]

by Paris Perfect Published: May 28th, 2026 Buying an apartment in Paris is an exciting step, but arranging financing in another country can feel daunting, especially when the process works differently from what you may be used to at home. The good news is that international buyers often have more options than they realize. Understanding […]

Since I sadly do not live in Paris, I’m sharing a photo from our window this last trip in early March. We were on an upper floor so I had the pleasure of photographing the rooftops in all times of day and weather. Rue des Entrepreneurs. Today, the first of the month, I’m joining my […]

This month’s update includes two excellent museum expositions — one on American war photographer Lee Miller and another on books, propaganda, and violence at the Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal — along with new additions to the Paris flea market and Faubourg Saint-Antoine guides, overlooked boutiques and cafés, vegan-friendly dining finds, and a closer look at the […]

by Paris Perfect Published: May 22nd, 2026 Stay only a short stroll away from the Luxembourg Gardens at Jacquere. Everyone knows the Latin Quarter for its history, and that’s an undeniable part of its appeal. But what we especially love are its quieter residential streets, market corners and everyday details you might miss if you […]

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 […]

#1 The Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower Summit and Second Floor Access: check availability for your dates If your trip to Paris would feel incomplete without going up the Eiffel Tower, don’t leave it to chance. Tickets — especially lift access to the summit — are released 60 days in advance at midnight (Paris time). And […]

Discover the Parisian art scene through Portes Ouvertes, annual events that open artist studios throughout the city to the public. This article offers some tips on checking out these events, when and where they take place, and what to expect when you dive in! The post Portes Ouvertes : Visiting Artist Studios in Paris appeared […]

For the next week, we will be spending time in Chartres France. This past trip in March, I made my first trip there and I couldn’t imagine why I had not gone sooner. I hope you will enjoy images not only of the cathedral itself but the area around the church and the charming town […]

#5 Take a Macaron Baking Class → My pick: the macaron workshop at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann If you’re looking for something fun that doesn’t take up your entire day, this is one of the easiest ways to make the most of a rainy afternoon. Instead of wandering around in the rain, you spend a couple […]