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 […]

Lucky for me, Mary had visited the cathedral previously and knew that the area around the church are not to be missed. We left through the doors to the right and had a lovely walk around the church. It was one of the few blue sky days we’d had and were most appreciative. Source link

Spring in Paris is one of the loveliest times to be here. The city slowly comes back to life. Parks turn green again. Café terraces fill up the moment the sun appears. After winter, the shift feels real. You notice it in small things. Longer evenings. People lingering outside. That first warm afternoon when everyone […]

by Paris Perfect Published: February 13th, 2026 Une loge à l’Opéra, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. (Clark Art Institute) Romance is always part of Paris, but this spring and summer it takes center stage with two major exhibitions dedicated to the beloved artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. From March through July, the Musée d’Orsay will host Renoir and Love: A […]

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A Follow-Up to Paris with Teenagers: A Local Mom’s Complete Guide In my main guide to Paris with teenagers, I shared the activities that work for almost everyone. The classics. The reliable wins. But some teens don’t care about monuments unless there’s a story, a screen reference, or something interactive attached to it. If your […]

VACANCES SCOLAIRES (French School Holidays) IN PARIS: February 21 – March 9. This usually affects how crowded tourist sights may be, as well as train and hotel prices. February 1st (and every 1st Sunday)Many museums and monuments in Paris are open for free the first Sunday of the month. In February, that includes the Orsay, Picasso, Cluny, […]