A Collection of Ideas for Paris Weekends:
Staying Put and Getting Out of Town
Paris Apartment for Rent
In the heart of the Marais, just two blocks from Saint-Paul metro (line 1), around the corner from the historic rue des Rosiers and a few minutes’ walk from Place des Vosges. Les Miroirs du Marais is a 1-bedroom luxury apartment, sleeps up to 4.
Photography
I have been snapping photos since the age of five, when my uncle gave me my first camera. I earned a certificate from Madrid’s Keltia School of Photography and a diploma from The Photography Institute of London.
Itineraries
Food & Drink
The Full List
This is my full list of restaurant and bar recommendations, along with a few bakeries, ice cream parlors, and markets.
The Crème de la Crème
If you’re only in town for a short while, take a look at this list of my top restaurants & bars!
Just the Bars
This is my full list of bar recommendations, in order of arrondissement. I have indicated “**” for some of my real favorites!
Favorite Places: Galerie Vivienne
Of the numerous shopping arcades throughout Paris, Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement is still my favorite. Tucked between the rue des Petits Champs and rue Vivienne, just north of the Jardin du Palais Royal, this arcade is a gem for shoppers, foodies,...
Sacré Coeur at Sunset
There is no better time to visit the Basilica of Sacré Coeur, atop the Butte de Montmartre, than an hour or so before sunset, when the sun is low enough in the sky to cast on everything in its path that gentle golden glow but still high enough for the rays to hit the...
How Do I Pack for a Hiking Trip?
You can’t forget any essentials because there may not be any stores where you are going, but you certainly don’t want to bring more than just the necessaries, because you’ll have to carry everything on your back all day, every day. So how do you pack for a hiking...
The Rolling Hills of Normandy
I spent this past weekend with friends in a small village near the town of Vimoutiers in the region of Pays d'Auge, Normandy. It was a relaxing weekend of sleeping in, cooking in and basking in the sun as it played peek-a-boo with us through the frolicking clouds. ...
Throwing a Party?
In France it's expected that if you are throwing a party, you will post a note for your neighbors explaining that you are hosting a get together and leaving your phone number so they can contact you if you are making too much noise. It's the polite thing to do and...
Make Your Own Croissants? Cooking Classes in Paris…
Recently, I spent an afternoon at Cook ’n with class, a cooking school on rue Custine in the 18th, on the back side of Montmartre. The classes of up to seven students are taught in English and the focus ranges from bread making to cake decorating to molecular...
About
Paris Weekender is for the visitor planning his or her first trip to Paris or 20th trip to Paris. For the expat trying to navigate a new system and a new culture. I hope even for the native Parien or Parisienne looking to discover a new corner of the city. Paris Weekender is also a resource for planning day trips and weekend trips from Paris. My goal is not to inundate you with information but to share with you some survival tips as well as my favorite things about living in Paris: walking the city streets, finding new restaurants and cafés, and adventuring beyond the périférique.
