FIRST-TIMER GUIDE TO PARIS
rooftop view of Paris from Galeries Lafayette
rooftop view of Paris from Galeries Lafayette
the best hotels in paris from a local tour guide
Paris in the summer! The Season when French women can hang up their coats, tuck away their scarves, and wave goodbye to their gloves. Summertime in Paris is blissful and bright. The Parisians are spending mornings on the terrace with a cafe, afternoon lunch breaks walking in the gardens, and evenings having an Apero along the Seine. You want to make sure your suitcase is packed with outfits to suit all the summer occasions. In this article I will share with you all[...]
The best french perfumes. where to perfume shop in Paris.
Updated July 2026. Reward program partners change often, so I've refreshed this whole post. A few years ago I wrote a version of this post after falling down a rabbit hole listening to a podcast of three women who travel the world staying at incredible hotels almost entirely on points (shoutout to The Travel Hacking Mom, I just love them). I got curious, and once I started[...]
A new updated version of my last city guide. This is a digital product. My Parisian Life digital city guides are meant to share local insider tips and curated favorites. Ebooks are digital books perfect for travelers like you. Simply download it as a pdf for your iPhone or Android, and have it on the go when you arrive here! Add to Cart HIGHLIGHTS The best Paris places to eat Direct reservations link for restaurants Bistronomy and Local Faves Traditional Fre[...]