Hôtel Des Arts Montmartre is a family-run hotel on the Montmartre hill, about a nine-minute walk from Sacré-Cœur. Learn about its artistic atmosphere, individually styled rooms, select city views, breakfast, parking, and who this Paris base suits best. Read More
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Generator Paris: A Social Hostel Near Colonel Fabien Metro
Generator Paris is a design-forward hostel in the 10th arrondissement with dorms, private rooms, a bar, restaurant, rooftop terrace, and easy Metro access. Read More
25hours Hotel Terminus Nord in Paris: My Experience | Hotel Review
Directly across from Gare du Nord is a hotel that is difficult to confuse with any other hotel in Paris. I spent three nights at 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord, traveling alone and staying in a Medium room overlooking the station. The room in particular really surprised me. As soon as you walk in, there is…
What to Wear in Paris: Practical Outfit Tips for Every Season
Wondering what to wear in Paris? You are definitely not the only one. Many first-time visitors worry about looking too casual, too dressed up, too touristy, or simply wearing the wrong thing. Paris has a reputation for style, and that can make packing feel more stressful than it needs to be. The good news is…
Roland Garros in Paris: What to See Near the Famous Tennis Stadium
In May and June, a small part of the 16th arrondissement is all about tennis. Roland Garros attracts thousands of visitors to Paris every year, and of course most people come for the matches, the clay courts and the atmosphere of one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world. But even if you…
20 Unique Shops in Paris for Original Souvenirs and Gifts
Many people bring home a mini Eiffel Tower or a T-shirt with “Paris” on it as a souvenir. Fun, of course, but to be honest there are also many shops in the city that sell far more original items. Small gifts, typically French products, or unique boutiques that are worth stepping into just to admire…
Le Train Bleu: The Story Behind the Iconic Restaurant in Gare de Lyon
Paris packs an unbelievable number of landmarks into a surprisingly small area. It can honestly feel like a giant theme park, where monuments, museums, grand department stores, leafy parks, and picture-perfect streets lined with classic bistros were intentionally placed close together so visitors can just keep soaking it all in. No wonder Paris is a…
The 5 most famous department stores in Paris
Parisian department stores are called Grands Magasins (“grand stores”). While luxury plays a major role, there are also stores that cater to more modest budgets. The 5 most famous department stores in Paris: La Samaritaine Le Bon Marché Galeries Lafayette BHV Marais Le Printemps Below, we share more about these five iconic Paris department stores….
The Iconic Zinc Rooftops of Paris
Few European cities are as instantly recognizable as Paris. World-famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe define the skyline, while the Paris Métro, the Louvre Museum, and the city’s elegant department stores add to its unmistakable character. Add the grand boulevards lined with shops and sidewalk cafés, along with romantic…
The Bouquinistes of Paris. Iconic Bookstalls Along the Seine
Anyone strolling along the banks of the Seine near Notre-Dame will spot them immediately: the bouquinistes, sellers of old, second-hand and vintage books. From their iconic green boxes, attached to the stone walls along the river, they sell not only literary works, but also rare magazines, old maps, prints and posters. For collectors, this is…