This August, we embarked on an unforgettable summer adventure through Paris (we stayed for a few of the Olympic matches!), Lille, and Lyon, with Lyon truly stealing the show! From savoring incredible local cuisine to exploring the city's rich history and vibrant street art, Lyon was a dream come true. I’ve shared all the highlights, photos, and even a map of my favorite food spots in my latest newsletter. Click here to read all about it! If you love it there - be sure to subscribe to get m[...]
My Parisian Life is a blog about life in Paris written by a local tour guide. Embracing the Serenity of Paris in August Paris is an absolute delight in August! The city transforms into a tranquil haven, giving you the unique sensation of having the entire metropolis to yourself. This year is particularly special with the Olympics in town, yet ironically, Paris feels even quieter. It seems many people anticipated chaos and decided to stay away. This unexpected calm is refreshing, thou[...]
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[...]
Are you looking for the perfect way to accessorize your outfit the Parisian way? Do you want to embody the french style by adding timeless accessories that will remain in your wardrobe for years to come? Then you stumbled upon the right article! When you continue reading you will discover the best Jewelry and Handbag brands that Paris has to offer. Now before your trip you will know all the best shops to visit . If you're still wanting someone who can customize a tour to bring[...]
July in Paris and it's going to be a spectacular month because this is your first official full summer month post-Covid. The borders are open and almost everything is open again like before. Here's the summary of what this article is about, we're going to be talking about: The Weather in Paris? What to pack for Paris? Best activities for the month of July in Paris? What local hotspot should I see in Paris? WEATHER IN PARIS from google Typically July[...]
There's something to be said about the emptying out of Paris in August each year! At the beginning of July, your friends start to ask where you are going on vacation, not "if" you are going on vacation. So you see my drift? It's such a part of the culture to take at least 3 weeks off, that you don't want to be stuck guessing what restaurants and cafes are open in the summer period. So I've rounded up a list of some places you can bet on. Things to get into this month: food, drink, hotels, art an[...]