It's always fun to plan a vacation around local festivals. Check out Paris Insider's Guide's events calendar for Paris goings-on this summer. Semaine du Golfe, 2017 And if you are looking to hit up some festivals outside the capital city, here are some useful...
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 most famous flea market (marché aux puces) in the Paris region is the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, an easy walk from the Porte de Clignancourt metro station. If you've been, you know that it's more than a flea market--it's an entire small city of antiques...
There is a free film festival going on at the 4th arrondissement’s City Hall. There’s a film tomorrow and another on Saturday. Hôtel de Ville For more details and to reserve your spots, click here. Each of the 20 city halls, as well as the Hôtel de Ville for all of...
I'm just now learning to embed videos in my posts.... so expect more videos going forward! I figured this was a good excuse to repost this video by Libby Blood of Libby Blood Films of my Marais apartment: Marais Apartment Video from Paris Weekender on Vimeo. Please...
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....
Paris may not be the best known city for nightlife, but the city surely offers some fun spots to spend New Year’s Eve. Here are a few ideas for those who haven’t yet made plans: A New Year's Eve concert at the Eiffel Tower Go out to a nice restaurant A New Year's Eve...
As the city of Paris is waging war on short-term rentals, I’m stepping up my efforts to reach more potential Paris renters by word of mouth. I’m doing two things: 1) simplifying and reducing my prices so travelers looking to stay in Paris 3 nights or more should find...
I was contacted today by Bernard of GuruWalk, a growing worldwide community that connects tour guides with travelers. It is completely free to register as a tour guide; the tours are also free. Bernard asked me to help spread the word that for Christmas, GuruWalk has...
There is a sound and light show going on at Notre Dame just today through Saturday. Details here. The creation will be displayed on the façade of the cathedral, on Île-de-la-Cité. Click here to reserve! UPDATE: Unfortunately the event is now sold out. But maybe you...
