Do you want to go see a free Paris museum exhibition this September? Go see the "Paris vu par Hollywood" (Paris seen by Hollywood) cinematic exposition on show at the l'Hotel de[...]
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Bonjour mes amis! Are you coming to Paris this summer? I’m excited to announce that my July and August Paris tour dates are officially open for booking! If you’re looking for a Paris experience that goes beyond the usual tourist checklist (one filled with hidden streets, local stories, great food, beautiful neighborhoods, and a little bit of Parisian magic), I’d love to show you my city. After more than 20 years of calling Paris home, I still believe the best way to discover this[...]
Paris in May feels like a quiet celebration - it’s sweet ease. It’s the month with the most “pont” days off/legal holidays that lead into or out of the weekend, making long weekend vacations… if that makes sense. As I write this, I am at Place des Vosges, sitting on the grass, and I am surrounded by many people also enjoying the sun and warmer weather. The city has fully exhaled from winter; terraces are alive again, and there’s a gentle rhythm in the air. Many Parisians are aw[...]
This article is for Paris Streetwear lovers, but not only! Hear me out: people constantly ask me where to shop like a local, and as someone who walks these streets every day, leading bespoke neighbourhood tours and mapping this city for years, I've learned the honest answer. There are many Parisian styles. Paris style doesn't live only on the Champs-Élysées (actually, the one you find here is less local!). It lives on Rue Étienne Marcel, along the Marais's quiet side stre[...]
If the restaurant guide ( see my Paris Newsletter on substack ) was about where to eat on the Left Bank, this one is about where to rest your head-and do it beautifully. Saint-Germain-des-Prés has some of the most wonderful hotels in Paris: grand and iconic. You name it; small and intimate, newly arrived and buzzing, quietly timeless. The neighbourhood you sleep in shapes the entire trip, and this one, in my opinion, is the best one to wake up in. Here is my curated list. Something for ever[...]
Looking for the best Paris perfume tour? This sensory journey through Paris's hidden covered passages combines fragrance history, niche perfume houses and local french life. On this Paris perfume tour, you'll discover secret courtyards, iconic perfume houses, and have a great time unwinding over lunch. After seven years of guiding visitors through Paris's hidden corners, introducing them to local markets, secret gardens, and tucked-away treasures, I'm finally excited to be launching this[...]