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 […]

Les Vignes – a truly remarkable Paris apartment remodel in the 7th arrondissement! There are certain Paris streets that feel like home the moment you arrive, and for us, Rue Cler is at the very top of that list. It’s a neighborhood deeply woven into the story of Paris Perfect itself. Founders Madelyn and Philippe […]

You have seen Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum; now it’s time to visit some beautiful cities near Paris to get a taste of France. If you’re visiting the City of Love, you may want to go to other cities near Paris that are just as quaint and dreamy.  You’ll be […]

France is renowned worldwide for its vibrant culture, delectable food, and top-notch educational system. The nation is home to some of the best colleges in the world, recognized for their rigorous academic standards, ground-breaking research, and top-notch faculty members. Here, we examine the top five colleges in France together with their specializations, distinguishing characteristics, and […]

4th time in a row! Paris has once again been named the best city in the world, earning the top spot in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2024 by Euromonitor International. This marks the fourth year in a row that Paris has claimed this honor. The ranking, released in December 2024, is based on […]

Visiting Paris in March often comes with hesitation. It’s not quite winter, not quite spring, and if you are wondering what the city will really feel like at this point in the year, you’re not alone. March is a transition month, and that’s where its appeal lies. Early in the month, Paris stays quiet and […]

In this update: * Scenes from a Snowy 13th Arrondissement * Sainte Chapelle Hack * Jodie Foster in French * Tourism Office Closed…Good Riddance? * Chat GPT Sending Traffic to One of My Articles…Written 25 Years Ago * My New Glasses from Lunettes Pour Tous * District 13 Urban Art Fair at Drouot * Spotting […]

by Paris Perfect Published: January 23rd, 2026 Iconic Eiffel Tower view from the Hermitage vacation rental in Paris. One of the many reasons we love the 7th arrondissement is that it never stops surprising us. Even after years of exploring its elegant streets and favorite corners, we’re still discovering new pockets that reveal a slightly […]

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 […]

Anyone fortunate enough to have visited and experienced the phenomenal covered passages of Paris will tell you of their unmatched splendor, unrivaled beauty, and exclusivity. Paris is widely considered among the most fascinating cities globally, with so much to offer locals and tourists from around the world. From famous landmarks like the iconic Eiffel Tower […]