One of the main reasons I have always wanted to visit this cathedral is to walk the labyrinth. For future visitors please note that on most days, the labyrinth is covered with chairs, but on Fridays they are moved aside. It’s a large one so I walked it to the center, then quietly walked out […]

Planning to spend Easter in Paris and wondering what’s actually worth doing during the holiday weekend? If you’re visiting Paris over Easter, you’re in for a beautiful time of year, with spring in full bloom, festive chocolate displays, and plenty of seasonal charm. I always love this time of year in Paris—it has a special […]

While Paris is rightly known around the world as the fashion capital, with legendary design houses that have shaped style for generations, there’s much more to explore beyond the runways and boutiques. Even if luxury shopping isn’t your style, there are still plenty of ways to connect with the city’s fashion heritage. For you, that […]

As we made our way around the church, I was drawn to this scene. A class of students were there sketching using the flashlights of their cell phones! I was careful not to intrude but I had to get a little closer to see what they were doing, of course. I often marvel at how […]

#10 Take a Cruise on Canal Saint-Martin One of the many bridges across the Canal St.Martin → Check canal cruise availability If you’re looking for a quieter, more local side of Paris in May, this is a great option. The Canal Saint-Martin feels completely different from the Seine. Less grand, more everyday Paris — and […]

One of the great pleasures of what we do is creating Parisian apartments that truly feel like home. But it’s about so much more than style or modern amenities – it’s also about the experience of living in Paris. That feeling comes just as much from the neighborhood setting as it does from the views, […]

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 […]

Heading to Paris soon? Before you board the plane, there are a few things you absolutely want sorted. Not glamorous things. But the kind that decide whether your first day feels smooth — or stressful. After 20 years living in Paris and planning trips for readers every week, I’ve seen the same small mistakes ruin […]

The massive and painstaking restoration of this cathedral has created a storm of controversy. Many think that the cleaning has rendered the magnificent stained glass windows not nearly as effective when viewed against the centuries of grim and soot removed. Others celebrate seeing the incredible details uncovered. I will admit that seeing the restored portions […]

Navigating the Paris Metro can feel intimidating at first. The ticket system isn’t always obvious. The rules are stricter than many visitors expect. And when everything’s in French, it’s easy to second-guess yourself. I’ve seen travelers fined for small mistakes — not validating a ticket properly, buying the wrong ticket, or tossing a ticket too […]