October marks the beginning of autumn in Paris. There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are justbeginning to change colors, so make sure to pack your most fashionable jacket, some comfyboots, and an umbrella before exploring the long list of activities in Paris this month. Why visit in October?Peak season slows in September but has entirely ended by October. That means less tourists, soyou won’t have to fight the crowds in and around your favorite attractions. Instead, expectshort line[...]
photo from top of L’Arc de triomphe, Wrapped by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. taken by Yanique Francis If you are coming to Paris to see L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped (Project for Paris, Place de l'Étoile - Charles de Gaulle), a temporary work of art from Saturday, September 18 to Sunday, October 3, 2021. Here's what you need to know and my first impressions from yesterday's Press viewing. In the presence of the Ministry of culture, Roselyne Bachelot[...]
Bastille Day is the day of celebrating French life and culture. It is a Fete National; National Celebration similar to Independence Day in the US even though here we actually celebrate the storming of the Bastille political prison, which was a representation of the injustice that many felt towards the french monarchy. It was ravaged and destroyed during the French Revolution. There was an economic crisis and people were fed up with Louis XVI, so here began the french culture of fighting[...]
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[...]
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[...]
When it comes to where to stay in Paris we are never out of options; whether it be left bank or right bank, an Eiffel Tower view, a charming boutique hotel or an affordable romantic (big or “Petite”) room. Here are a few new and some funky places we wanted to suggest for your next trip here! Hotel Monte Cristo A new hotel with a lot of history as they take their inspiration from the great French writer Alexandre Dumas. Plunge into a universe of romance, luxury, and penchant for “jo[...]