I've compiled a few of my favorite photos of Notre Dame that I've taken over the years: There are several ways you can donate to help with the rebuilding. Here is one reliable charity, the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a 501c3 public charity (all gifts are tax...
Only through April 17th, THATMuse (of THATLou Louvre treasure hunt fame) brings you a pop-up treasure hunt in the Marais! What a great way to get to know this historic neighborhood in a fun and creative way. It's for kids and adults alike. Go check it out!!...
The good news is that the Gustav Klimt/Hundertwasser show at the Atelier des Lumières has been extended! The bad news is that tickets are selling out quickly and you only have through January 6, 2019. You can purchase your tickets here. So what am I talking about?...
If you did not catch this week's New York Times article on walking the 35-mile perimeter of Paris, you can catch it here. While the author doesn't mention it specifically, it appears he followed the GR2024, deemed the only 100% Parisian long distance footpath. While...
The annual European Heritage Days is coming up this weekend--September 15 and 16--and Bonjour Paris has posted their list of top picks for 2018. Assemblée Nationale European Heritage Days (Journées Européennes du Patrimoine) is the one weekend when (almost) all...
Paris Insiders Guide recently shared their top 14 picks for hidden secrets of Paris. For frequent visitors or those of you who live in Paris, it's always nice to explore the lesser known treasures of the city. My Secret Spot #3 We'll never run out of Paris secrets to...
Looking to get out of the city without leaving the city? The Chalet des Îles in the Bois de Boulogne is the perfect mini escape. Not only is this restaurant in one of the Paris region's largest parks, it's on an island in the park that is only accessible by boat....
The Richelieu-Louvois Library, part of the French National Library, recently reopened to the public after extensive (ongoing) renovations. You can pay for a tour of the library, but you can also view the famous Salle Ovale (oval reading room) free of charge....
There's a great new café just a few minutes' walk from my Marais apartment, on one of my favorite streets, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe. And not only does this café serve the usual coffee and baked goods, the owners also offer bike rentals and bike tours through their...
With the Seine subsiding, hopefully the Louvre can reopen soon. But even with the closure, you can view street artist JR's latest work, the "disappearance" of the Louvre. You can read more on the Louvre's site and see their interview with JR here. It's only up until...
