destination practicalities
How to navigate your way around ParisMar 27, 2024 • 6 min read
Walking is the best way to explore Paris' individual neighborhoods, but you'll need the bus, metro and RER to go further afield.
Paris Travel Stories
shoppingParis in 5 Shops: discounted Yves Saint Laurent blouses, vintage silk scarves and embroidered souvenirsJan 10, 2024 • 5 min read
Discover architectural jewelry, local design, vintage finds, and tiny treasures in Paris' independent shops and markets.
architectureA Total Trip: what I spent on dining, drinks and museums during a weekend in ParisJul 27, 2023 • 4 min read
How one writer experienced the City of Light for under €450.
solo travelTraveling solo lets you take a deep dive into Parisian cultureJul 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
art and cultureParis seems made for couples and romanceJul 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
family travelParis has something special for every generationJul 17, 2023 • 8 min read
From famous sights to festivals and fun, the City of Light is enchanting for every member of the family
festivals and eventsGet into Parisian hip-hop and rapMay 11, 2023 • 8 min read
Learn about Paris' diverse communities through the city's hip-hop and rap scene.
sportsIs it too late to get tickets to the Paris Olympics?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.
booksInside Paris' opulent new reading room (and other book-lover havens)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.
museumsWhy you could skip Musée d’Orsay in Paris to visit this artist’s house-museum insteadNov 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.
hostelsWhere to stay in Paris: find the neighborhood that's right for youJun 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.
budget travelI've authored more than 50 Lonely Planet guidebooks: my top recs for the best street food in Paris for 2022Jun 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.
art and cultureParis vs Rome: which iconic city is right for you?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.
architecture10 fascinating facts to mark Eiffel Tower DayMar 30, 2022 • 4 min read
It may be an icon of Paris, but the history of the Eiffel Tower is far from straightforward.
artDiscover the Louvre's hidden treasure in this lesser-visited wingMay 13, 2021 • 5 min read
There's much more to see in the Louvre than the Mona Lisa. Here we highlight some of the best artworks in the lesser-visited Richelieu wing.
wildlife and natureThe 10 best parks in ParisApr 2, 2021 • 7 min read
With incredible museums, shops and restaurants, it’s easy to forget that one of the best ways to enjoy Paris is outside. Here are the best parks in Paris.
historyTop 10 things to do in Paris in springFeb 25, 2021 • 5 min read
Paris is beautiful to explore any season. But spring is the time to soak up that special ‘April in Paris’ charm.
artEmily in Paris: the filming locations in series one you can visit in real lifeDec 23, 2020 • 5 min read
The new Netflix show has raised a lot of eyebrows in France with its depiction of stereotypes. For sure, there are plenty of croissants and berets and Chanel…
history7 attractions you should skip (and where to head instead)Sep 18, 2020 • 5 min read
Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.
historyHow visiting the world’s busiest museums has changedJul 7, 2020 • 5 min read
As some of the most popular museums in the world reopen, here are the new COVID rules and restrictions that visitors can expect.
shoppingHow I ended up sleeping in the world’s most famous bookstoreJun 17, 2020 • 8 min read
Here's what it's like to move to Paris and stay at Shakespeare and Company bookstore.
public transport"I hope this is au revoir and not goodbye" - Our last trip to Paris before lockdownMay 9, 2020 • 5 min read
A trip to the French capital just days before lockdown had one writer thinking about city breaks past, present and future.