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, […]

by Paris Perfect Published: January 23rd, 2026 The Louvre Museum in Paris is one of the greatest cultural institutions ever created – a place celebrating centuries of human creativity and iconic masterpieces. Recently, however, the museum has also found itself in the global spotlight for a very different reason. A high-profile theft in late 2025 […]

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 […]

#2 Louvre / Palais Royal (1st arr.) Louvre and Palais Royal are about as central as it gets — and they feel unmistakably classic. This is the Paris of Haussmann façades, arcades, manicured gardens, and elegant cafés. From here, you can walk to the Louvre, the Tuileries, the Seine, Opéra, covered passages like Galerie Vivienne, […]

The videos below are normally available only to members of the Secrets of Paris Community. For a limited time, we’re making a small selection from the member video archive public. They reflect the range of content we publish for members: expert interviews, practical guidance, and on-the-ground reporting in Paris. Uncovering the Secrets of the Louvre […]