Paris, City of Light

One of the most appealing, storied cities in the world, it's magnifique for just about anything urban that interests you. What are your preferred picks in Paree?

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4 magnifique museums in Paris for fashionistas

The ever elegant City of Light of course needs no introduction, with its astonishing cultural, historical and architectural heritage, along with some of the world’s finest dining and shopping. And speaking of shopping, Paris as one of the world’s premier fashion capitals not only offers a wealth of couture from classic to cutting-edge, but lovers of fashion can also scratch their sartorial itch at four fantastic institutions devoted to the subject:read post

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Le chic vert: 6 of the most pulchritudinous parks of Paris

RichmattsFor all the justly celebrated and iconic landmarks, museums, and districts of the City of Light, from Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre to the Champs Elysées, the Left Bank, Montmartre, and the Marais - let us not forget its many lovely and historic parcs, which of course come especially alive in the summer - and are of course especially à propos for social distancing in our pandemic "new norml". Here are the half dozen which should be on your green radar...read post

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Our toutou (pup) Papito does Paris

When we moved to Spain in early 2020, we dreamed of being able to travel Europe almost at will and especially with our rat terrier mix Papito. Now that travel is back after a year lost to the pandemic, we just made a great start in la Ville Lumière! Check out my recent Facebook post.

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Seine cruises/ballroom dancing cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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María José January 5, 2026 at 2:37pm

Sadly, not surprising at all - Montmartre was packed the last time I was there, and it was in late autumn - not even summer high season https://apnews.com/article/paris-overtourism-france-montmartre-5102...

Paris residents fight overtourism and the ‘Disneyfication’ of their beloved Montmartre neighborhood

The cobbled streets of Paris' once-bohemian Montmartre district are becoming the latest flashpoint in European cities' pushback against overtourism.
Dave Acton May 20, 2025 at 9:54am

Paris the world´s best city for culture right now? Hardly a surprise, I´d say! https://www.timeout.com/news/the-european-capital-named-the-worlds-...

The European capital named the world’s best city for culture right now

Here’s where to head for your next culture fix
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 7, 2024 at 12:49pm

Notre Dame Cathedral finally reopens today after five years of restoration following the horrific fire that destroyed it, and these photos are breathtaking! https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/29/style/gallery/photos-notre-dame-...

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/29/style/gallery/photos-notre-dame-restoration-intl/index.html
Max Pesling July 26, 2024 at 11:41am

As the Games´ opening ceremony is about to get underway, according to this report, it turns out Paris isn´t quite so packed as everyone thought it would be: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/paris-fewer-olympics-tourists-exp...

Paris has fewer Olympic tourists than expected: Here are a few last-minute deals

With fewer visitors than Paris first predicted, there are still some travel deals available for the Olympics host city.
Max Pesling July 5, 2024 at 3:05pm

Elections craziness and Olympics mania are enveloping Paris at the moment, but on the quieter, behind-the-scenes side, Architecture Digest take a look at how the city´s key architectural monuments are being burnished for the Games: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/as-paris-preps-for-prim...

As Paris Preps for Prime Time, an Intimate Look at the Restoration of Its Landmarks

Atelier De France’s expert artisans are working to ensure the city shines as bright as ever before the Olympic Games
Dave Acton April 23, 2024 at 9:32am

Le Monde looks ahead at the upcoming Olympics: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/paris-2024-100-...

Paris 2024: 100 days from the Olympics, should we rejoice or worry?

COLUMN. With 100 days to go before the start of the Olympic Games, security and budget scares are casting doubt on the state of preparation for the e…
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 1:59pm

And of course la Ville Lumière has been in the news recently because of the big scare over bed bugs - but is it overblown? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66995977

Bedbug panic sweeps Paris as infestations soar before 2024 Olympics

France is alarmed as "les punaises", as they're known in French, spread fear and loathing.
Barbara Necker October 6, 2023 at 12:19pm

Brings to mind Jacques Prévert´s old chestnut "Les feuilles d´autonmne" ("Autumn Leaves"):https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/oct/05/autumn-in-paris-park...

Where best to enjoy autumn in Paris

Forget Paris in the spring … autumn is the best time of year to enjoy the city’s parks, gardens and forests. A local garden expert picks her favourit…
María José July 28, 2023 at 10:06am

Lonely Planet just published a comprehensive guide on how to plan to attend the Summer Olympics here next year: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/paris-olympics-2024-trip-plan...

Your Paris 2024 Olympics trip-planning guide

All you need to know about planning a trip to these historic Olympic games.
David Paul Appell June 15, 2023 at 3:08pm

Oh là là! I just received an interesting email publicizing a Paris tour running through mid-November called “Montmartre en Chansons," a deep dive at the heart of the artistic and bohemian Montmartre, following the musical footsteps of Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Dalida and many other artists by learning a wealth of anecdotes about their life in Montmartre, but also about the local cabarets. They're in French on weekends and holidays and in English on Friday afternoons. Private tours (in French or English) are also available on request during the week and on some Sundays. More info at https://montmartreenchansons.com/visit-montmartre/

VISIT OF MONTMARTRE

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