Bonjour loves, August in Paris is pretty empty of locals, but there are still lots of things to do, wonderful places to see and yummy French food to be eaten at some of my fave spots Here’s my august to-do list just in case you missed the page. https://myparisianlife.com/paris-august-things-to-do/ Use it to know about the weather, local holidays, and what's going on, and get some of my coolest things to do. We just got back from 2 weeks in the northern part of Picardie[...]
September in Paris means La Rentree; Back to School. It's a big deal as in France is very similar to the feel of the start of a New Year we have in the USA - except there's no ball drop on a Parisian version of Times Square. It's an important new start, so much so that many of the day planners and calendars actually start in September! Here it's not just for the kids but many companies will have a major yearly focus and you see it all over the news and in talks with your friends about goals[...]
A guide to Montmartre - The town on the hill in Paris is here! A jam-packed round-up of the history, people, and places that make MONTMARTRE so fascinating. You won't want to miss it on your next trip to Paris! The neighborhood is a must to get a taste of untouched Paris and also if you love the movie, Amelie.As a local tour guide and a resident of the neighborhood for over 7 years - I got you covered with all the no tourist traps my loves. Here's what you get inside the over 40 pag[...]
I've been thinking a lot about what our first article would be for 2021 and I simply wanted to focus on two things that are important for me; Joy - Joie de Vivre and Love Broad topics that sometimes can be seen as fleeting but I want to remain in these two places as much as I can this year and hopefully, I won't have to punch anyone in the face! haha just kidding! Here are some of the things that brought me through the last two lockdowns and I plan on balancing out the rest of th[...]
This Christmas in Paris Galeries Lafayette is glistening with its most beautiful Christmas tree ever and window display. I am super excited to share with you everything that’s going on here in the french capitals top department store because I know so many of you would normally be here right now to shop, wander and absorb all the festivities in the French capital. Photo taken on the Rooftop § open to all with view of Eiffel Tower As you may have seen from my Insta stories I’ve be[...]
There are tons of places to eat around the Sacre Coeur church in Montmartre. As this is my neighborhood and one of the places I often share with folks visiting Paris for tours here are my top places as a local and foodie. Let’s get into it loves! Brasseries Barbes has typical french food in a trendy bistro-style setting close to the busting Barbes metro. A great place to experience the real everyday Montmartre; and watch from the second-floor glass windows the trains passing[...]