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THINGS TO DO IN PARIS : [MAY 2018]

May 6, 2018

It’s gonna be Maaaayyy (insert Nsync voice). Oh I know that’s a corny one - but I couldn't resist! Are you packing your bags for Paris? As usual, we go into the monthly breakdown of everything that’s fit to eat, drink and shop around. The weather is “parfait” - lots of sun and you won’t need a coat at all. The train strikes aren't really affecting the metros running in Paris, but you may still have some delays coming from Charles De Gaulle Airport ( you can take an uber[...]

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A guide to the best 2017 places in Paris – Map now in PDF!

November 29, 2017

If you're coming to Paris for the first or even second time and really want to discover the best local, alternative and cool places to shop, eat and wander - we've put it all in our 2017 Poster Map! Bien Sur - you know we've got you foodies and fearless wanderers covered. Normally only available as a part of our Welcome to Paris bag in print format. Many of you have asked that I also sell it separately - and as we're heading into the Holiday season where we'll be doing lots of gifting and[...]

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SEPTEMBER IN PARIS: 20 NEW (& COOL) THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW!

September 6, 2017

Here we are again, another Paris blog talking about La Rentree aka Back to School time in Paris, France. Bear with me! The French don’t joke with “La rentree” its a big time of year where it’s like a second chance to make resolutions and get your life a second new year! I can still see the smiles and tan lines on people when I go to the supermarket and cafe, they are chatty and bubbly telling us where they escaped to for vacation and how it’s “chiant” / aka it sucks to be ba[...]