Paris Travel Stories

Oct 1, 2023 • 10 min read

With savvy planning and a bit of local know-how, you'll find a wealth of ways to enjoy Paris without blowing your budget. Here are our top tips.

Aug 17, 2023 • 9 min read

Paris is rightfully known for being expensive but there are ways to squeeze more out of your budget. Here are our favorite free things to do in Paris.

Aug 15, 2023 • 4 min read

The beloved bouquinistes of the Seine quays have been selling books for over 450 years. Will the Paris Olympics put an end to this trade?

Aug 15, 2023 • 8 min read

Whether you want to see exquisite gardens, medieval cathedrals or rambling forests, Paris has many great day trips on offer.

Aug 10, 2023 • 5 min read

Whether you're traveling to Paris with babies, toddlers or tweens, we can help you find the right activities to keep the whole family happy.

Aug 10, 2023 • 12 min read

From shopping in markets and eating in quality restaurants to touring great museums, our guide will help you plan a trip to remember.

Jul 27, 2023 • 4 min read

How one writer experienced the City of Light for under €450.

Jul 26, 2023 • 9 min read

The 2024 Olympic games in Paris promise to be like no other in history. Here’s all you need to know if you’re thinking about traveling to the event.

Jul 25, 2023 • 6 min read

From free pools to pricey hotel day passes, here are the best outdoor swimming spots in Paris.

Jul 17, 2023 • 8 min read

The City of Light is perfect for urban strolling, and it’s well set up with guided tours that take you behind the scenes

Jul 17, 2023 • 8 min read

Fall head-over-heels for the beauty, the mystery and the charm of the City of Light. It's impossible not to be captivated

Jul 17, 2023 • 8 min read

From famous sights to festivals and fun, the City of Light is enchanting for every member of the family

May 19, 2023 • 5 min read

You’ve surely heard of the Moulin Rouge – yet the Crazy Horse might be Paris’ most sophisticated cabaret.

May 11, 2023 • 9 min read

Learn about Paris' diverse communities through the city's hip-hop and rap scene.

Apr 20, 2023 • 5 min read

The 2024 games in Paris promise to the the most spectacular ever. There are still ways to snap up tickets – here’s how.

Dec 16, 2022 • 6 min read

Bookworms will love the newly restored Oval Room at the historic Richelieu library – as well as these other storied reading spots all over Paris.

Nov 26, 2022 • 4 min read

Paris culture expert Lindsey Tramuta sings the praises of the Musée Gustave Moreau, whose intimacy and eccentricity might beat out the Musée d’Orsay.

Jun 15, 2022 • 7 min read

No matter what you're planning to do on your trip to Paris, find the arrondissement with the hotels and location that's right for you.

Jun 13, 2022 • 8 min read

A local expert's insider tips on the best street food you need to try in Paris and where to find it for 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 • 11 min read

It can be maddeningly tricky to choose between Paris and Rome, two of the great European capitals. But which is better? We've done the sparring for you.

Mar 30, 2022 • 4 min read

It may be an icon of Paris, but the history of the Eiffel Tower is far from straightforward.

Aug 31, 2021 • 8 min read

Here's a quick guide to all 20 Paris arrondissements, from the raucous jazz bars of the Latin Quarter to the leafy parks of the 19th Arrondissement.